Kauppi-Kangasala Ski Trail Tampere

Skiing in the forest

Johanna from Tampere

"The "Kauppi-Kangasala Ski Trail" is one many in Tampere and the most popular - it's 17 kilometers of pure pleasure in the snowy forest, with plenty to see."

Tampere offers some 130 kilometres of ski tracks when it is a good, snowy winter. So there is good choice regarding which trail to follow to enjoy this winter wonderland of the Pirkanmaa.

Skiing is a must during wintertime in Tampere. It is a very popular hobby in Finland and you can find old and young people on the ski trails, as well as people with all types of backgrounds, from triathlonists to couch potatoes.

The most popular ski trail is Kauppi-Kangasala, 17 kilometres of pure pleasure in the snowy forest. The easiest way to start the ski trip is from Kauppi Sport Area. From Kauppi, the trail continues to Niihaman maja, where you can, after 4 kilometres of skiing, enjoy a munkki and a glass of hot juice. From Niihaman maja, continue towards Niihama. After 1.5 kilometres there is a beautiful allotment garden just next to the trail. From Niihama you can continue for as long as you have the energy, until the city center of Kangasala, the neighbouring city to Tampere.

The terrain of the trail is quite flat, so there are no big ups and downs until you reach the esker of Kangasala at the very end of the trail.

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Tampere Spotter Johanna

About me I am an outdoor person, who loves sports and nature. I have lived in the Tampere region since 2010. As I live in the sauna capital of Finland by the lake, I am passionate about swimming and sauna all year round. I also have many different hobby sports: bouldering, bicycling and skiing are those I am most active at. Forest hikes and mushroom picking are like meditation for me. My more urban hobbies include regular eating in restaurants, exploring the city by walking and visiting all kinds of culture events. I am the person who always knows w...

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