Accessible nature services
In recent years, Tampere has also invested in providing accessible nature services, so that everyone would have the opportunity to enjoy the unique nature experiences of our nearby nature. In the Kintulammi camping area, a barrier-free route has been implemented up to the unique Kirkkokivi lean-to shelter, and the Tohloppi nature trail offers a completely barrier-free option.
Ekokumppanit will continue to actively develop the city’s accessible nature services in 2023 as well.
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Suolijärvi demanding accessible trail (Mielenreitti)
The length of the Mielenreitti is 2.3 km, of which the demanding barrier-free path is 1.7 km.
The demanding barrier-free route runs by the water along a gravel and plank path about 1 meter wide, following the shore of Lake Suolijärvi.
There is no winter maintenance on the route.
Updated on 17/10/2024
Location: The route starts at Suolijärvi swimming beach Park at Suolijärvenkatu 5, Tampere.
Public transport connection: No public transport connection to the accessible destination. The nearest stop is on Teekkari street, about 200 meters from the route’s parking area.
Parking and escort service: Parking and shuttle service to Suolijärvi swimming beach parking lot, Suolijärvenkatu 5, Tampere. Asphalt surface.
Signs: On the route, black poles about 60 cm high have the logo and the inscription “Mielenreitti” Reflective signposts in front of the beach building. On the route, there are guide boards that tell about the Mielenreitti, as well as nature boards with mental stories.
Route: The route starts from the parking area, from where there is a steep descent to the gravel path. The route continues following the 4 m wide gravel path running parallel to the beach past the swimming beach for about 200 meters. The lighting ends. After the swimming beach, the route goes to the beach path, which is about 1 meter wide and has a gravel base. From time to time there are plank bridges on the route. The length of the entire coastal path in one direction is about 1.7 km and it ends at the built Suolioja bridge. A very demanding barrier-free route continues from the Suolioja bridge, along the side of the ditch in the direction of Särkijärvi, where the Suolioja campfire site is located about 200 meters away. There is no lighting on the beach path, and the width and difficulty level of the beach path varies throughout the journey. An assistant is recommended. Note the round trip is more than 3 kilometers.
A shed or hut: There are several benches along the beach route. Suolioja’s campfire site is not barrier-free.
Accessible toilet: The changing rooms at the Suolijärvi beach have a toilet and are used according to the opening hours. There is a ramp to the premises.
Recommendations: An assistant is recommended for the route. It is recommended to bring a headlamp or other light.
The Suolioja fire pit (not accessible) has pre-chopped clappers in the liter, but no lighters. Lighters are recommended.
Tohloppi demanding accessible trail
Accessibility information for Tohloppi’s demanding accessible route. The site has a barrier-free route of about 1.4 kilometers, along which there is a 300-meter-long marshland trail and a viewing platform on the shore of Lake Tohloppijärvi.
The signposting of the route has been improved during 2022 with a signboard. Benches have also been made along the route.
Updated on 17/10/2024
Location: The route is located in the area between the new and old beach of Tohloppijärvi. There are parking areas at both ends of the route.
Public transport connection: No direct public transport connection to the accessible destination. The nearest Nyssepysäkki is located at the intersection of Tohlopinkatu and Pyydyspohjankatu, about 300 meters from the beginning of the route.
Parking and escort service: The barrier-free section is located on the section between Pyydyspohjankatu and Tohlopinkatu parking lots. Both parking areas are beach parking areas. Disabled parking in both locations.
Signs: On the route, a yellow circular marking with a diameter of about 10 cm. Readable nature trail boards. The route is part of the nature trail around Lake Tohloppijärvi, which is marked with the same yellow ball.
Route: The route between the parking areas is about 3 meters wide, with a gravel surface and lighting. Also plowed in winter. In the middle of the coastal route, a demanding barrier-free, approximately 1.5-meter-wide marshland trail with a length of approximately 300 meters separates. The wetland trail is not illuminated and does not have winter maintenance. The Suuluonto path also has plank bridges equipped with side barriers. There are benches along the route. The route has sloping surfaces and gentle hills throughout. On the surface of the route there may be leaves, branches and other natural obstacles that have drifted onto the route.
A shed, hut or other structure: There is a barrier-free viewing platform with benches on the lakeside of Rantapollu. The property can accommodate six people
Accessible toilet: There are no toilets on the route. In the summer, the toilet of Tohlop’s new beach is in use. No accessibility information.
Recommendations: An assistant is recommended for the route. It is recommended to bring a headlamp or other light.
Vähäjärvi accessible viewing platform
Accessibility information for the demanding accessible route of the Vähäjärvi viewing platform. There is a 500-meter parallel, demanding barrier-free route with a viewing platform on the shore of Lake Vähäjärvi.
The dirt road that goes around the entire Vähäjärvi park is gentle and relatively flat. You can go all the way around it, in which case the journey will be approximately 1.4 km.
Updated on 17/10/2024
Location: The viewing platform is located at the eastern end of Lake Vähäjärvi in Härmälä.
Public transport connection: The nearest Nysse stop is on Ilmailunkatu. About 900 meters from the nearest stop to the viewing platform.
Parking and escort service: The closest parking to the route leading to the viewing platform starts in the parking area on the west side of the Tampere Exhibition and Sports Center (Pirkkahalli), near the edge of the park.
Signs: There are no separate signs on the route.
Route: At the edge of the park, which is in the immediate vicinity of the parking point, there is a sand walkway about 4 meters wide, which runs about 400 meters between the back fields of the fair and sports center and Lake Vähäjärvi. When you reach the end of Vähäjärvi, turn left onto the stone ash path and immediately after about 20 meters, turn left again, where the stone ash path joins the viewing platform.
The route is a demanding barrier-free route. The first time, it is good to arrive with an assistant. The sandy walkway around Lake Vähäjärvi is illuminated and also plowed in winter. There is no lighting on the route to the viewing platform, and no winter maintenance.
A shed, hut or other structure: At the eastern end of Vähäjärvi there is an accessible viewing platform.
Accessible toilet: There are no toilets on the route.
Recommendations: An assistant is recommended for the route. It is recommended to bring a headlamp or other light.
Kirkkokivi demanding accessible trail
Accessibility information for the demanding barrier-free route of Kirkkivi. The site has 300 meters of demanding barrier-free route, barrier-free canopy and fireplace, barrier-free toilet and litter box.
Updated on 17/10/2024
Location: Located in Kintulammi camping and nature reserve, Kirkkokivi accessible route starts at Keltolahdentie 47, Tampere. From the address, drive in the direction of Kortejärvi P1 parki about 1 km ahead.
Public transport connection: No public transport connection to the accessible destination
Parking and escort service: P1 parking area for about 50 cars. Gravel surface. The demanding barrier-free route starts at the edge of the parking area at the guidance point. Escorts park in the same area. No disabled spaces.
Signs: Reflective signposts on the route. On the roof of the church stone, a map board and information about nature. No lighting.
Route: The route to the roof of Kirkkokivi, about 300 meters is a 1.5 meter wide groove with a gravel surface. The route has sloping surfaces and gentle hills. On the surface of the route there may be leaves, branches and other natural obstacles that have drifted onto the route.
A shed or hut: The church stone canopy covers the campfire place, around which about 10–15 people can be sheltered from the rain. The bottom has a gravel surface. Gravel paths from the canopy to the barrier-free dry toilet and litter box.
Accessible toilet: There is an accessible dry toilet in the P1 parking area. There is a barrier-free dry toilet on the roof of Kirkkikivi. No toilet paper supply.
Recommendations: An assistant is recommended for the route. The liter has pre-cut clappers, but no igniters. Lighters are recommended. It is recommended to bring a headlamp or other light.
