Torronsuo trail, Tammela

Route description

The route starts beside the Kiljamo campfire site and crosses Torronsuo to the old quarry of Härksaari. There are boardwalks in the mire section. Upon reaching the southern edge of the mire, the route runs for a while through the shelter of the forest. Quartz was once quarried from the old Härksaari quarry. From Härksaari, you can return to Kiljamo by the same route, but if you want to hike a 10 km route, you should continue 1 km to Haiponniittu, from where a gravel road continues to the village of Torro. From the village, you can return to the national park via the main road to the boardwalk section. The nature of Torronsuo mainly consists of mire, with small pine forest islands in the middle of the mire area. The mire area is bordered by forests, ridges, and cliffs with stunning views. Torronsuo is a resting place for migratory birds and a popular breeding area for birds. There are also many insect species. The basic plants of the mire grow in the area, such as heather, marsh labrador tea, cowberry, crowberry, and lingonberries. Berry picking is also allowed in the national park. Torronsuo was formed over 10,000 years ago and has been inhabited since the Stone Age. The peat layer in Torronsuo is over 10 meters thick at its deepest.

Difficulty

Along the trail, there is the Kiljamo observation tower, near which there is a campfire site and a dry toilet. Due to the wetness of Torronsuo, especially during spring and autumn floods, boots are necessary even on the boardwalk routes. There are many mosquitoes, horseflies, and flies in the boardwalk area during summer. The national park has no water points or café and shop services.

Trail markings

Trail markings are partly insufficient. In the forest sections, there are sparse trail markings with yellow paint marks on the trees.

Suitability

The trail is also suitable for families with children but is not barrier-free.

Links

Forssa Tourist Information

Koulukatu 13, 30100 FORSSA

Open weekdays 8 am - 4 pm

Tel. (03) 4240 4724

Fax: (03) 4240 4740

matkailuneuvonta@fskk.fi

Torronsuo National Park , Metsähallitus

Häme Recreational Area Association

Download printable trail brochure

Attractions

The Kiljamo observation tower offers beautiful mire landscapes. You can see cranes and geese resting during migration times on the bogs.

The cultural landscapes of Torro village are unique. Torro has been designated as one of the nationally significant built cultural environments by the National Board of Antiquities.

The nearby Häme Nature Centre has a permanent exhibition on southern Finnish mire nature and Torronsuo.