Vaakkoin ulkoilualue

Vaakkoi is a wilderness forest area, broken up by several ponds and rocks. Vaakkoi is an ideal option for independent and skilled hikers. The area has an old tar pit bottom a few hundred metres from the car park. The City of Helsinki acquired the Vaakkoi area in 1972 and 1976. The area of Vaakkoi is approximately 600 ha. Services - No services supporting outdoor activities - The nearest services are found at Luukkaa outdoor recreation area, approximately 5 km away - Camping and making fires are prohibited in the area - Parking area along Vihdintie - Information board along Vihdintie, signpost to the old tar pit bottom - Vaakkoi wilderness cabin for members of Helsingin Latu - Lean-to by Kämmenlampi for 6 people, freely available - WC along Vihdintie and at Saarijärvi swimming beach - Outdoor recreation routes: no signposted outdoor recreation routes. The terrain is crisscrossed by countless unmarked paths that outdoor enthusiasts can use according to their imagination and skills. By wandering along wooded paths, the Karjakaivo and Luukkaa outdoor recreation areas can be found to the south and east, respectively. - Recreational fishing is permitted in the area's ponds: Vaakkoi, Saaren Musta, Iso and Pikku Lehmälampi.