The Kuasman Kiäppi hiking trail circles the village of Kuorsumaa in northern Sastamala’s Kiikoinen area, following the shores of Lake Kuorsumaanjärvi. Along the route, you can enjoy lake views as well as diverse forest and marsh landscapes. In addition to the scenery, you can experience the sounds and scents of nature and observe animals, plants, and other wonders.

In autumn 2014, the trail was slightly shortened, leaving out some sections in the northern part. The route runs along forest roads and paths, across marshes and rocky terrain, and partly along local and private roads.

The full length of the trail is about 14 km. There is also an additional loop of just under 2 km called Lisäkiäppi, where you can explore an old spruce swamp, a true fairytale forest. You can also walk only part of the route and use other roads in the area.

There are three starting points with information boards: along Highway 44 at the beginning of Hepokorventie and Pikkutyrvääntie, and near the parking area by the birdwatching tower at the northern end of Lake Kuorsumaanjärvi on Kakkurinlammintie.

The trail features info boards about local sites and Kiikoinen’s history. At the birdwatching tower, you’ll find a board about Lake Kuorsumaanjärvi and its birdlife, as well as a grill and campfire site with a lean-to. Other rest stops include lean-tos at Pappilankalliot and Kiikanhuhdanmäki, plus a small shelter at Pikku-Tyrvää. Outdoor toilets are located at the Kuorsumaanjärvi beach, the birdwatching tower, and the lean-tos at Pappilankalliot and Kiikanhuhdanmäki. These toilets have been converted into composting dry toilets.

The trail is marked with yellow ribbons and signposted so that the main loop runs counterclockwise. Bridges and duckboards have been installed where needed. When crossing roads or walking along road edges, hikers should exercise caution. The Kuorsumaa Village Association asks that you respect the environment and follow Finland’s “Everyman’s Rights.”