Karjakaivon ulkoilualue

The City of Helsinki acquired the main part of the Karjakaivo outdoor recreation area in 1963. The area covers over 700 ha. Of this area, 221 ha have been transferred to Metsähallitus (Forestry Administration). The Karjakaivo area extends from Hynkänlampi in the south to Ruuhijärvi in the north. Karjakaivo and Pirttimäki form a coherent whole. This wilderness area, shaped by the Ice Age, is characterised by large elevation differences. The peaceful landscape is dominated by steep rocky slopes and erratic boulders, many lakes and ponds with beautiful shores, and lush mires and wetlands. - Parking areas, next to Solvalla Sports Institute and in the north-eastern part of the area near Hauklampi - Café next to Solvalla Sports Institute - Outdoor trails: signposted and gravel-surfaced 11 km, of which 7 km are lit, in winter serving as tracks for classic and freestyle skiing, connecting route Pirttimäki - Karjakaivo - Solvalla 7.5 km, other routes can be planned independently, e.g., north to Vaakkoi or Salmi outdoor recreation areas and via Pirttimäki to Luukki - Permanent orienteering network - Rock climbing possibility, along Nuuksiontie - Recreational fishing permitted in Iso and Pikku Sikalammi, Meerlampi, Kolmperä, Valkialampi, Pikku-Orajärvi, and those parts of Urjaa, Karjakaivoja, and Ruuhijärvi that are owned by the City of Helsinki.