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CULTURE AND
DESTINATIONS

NATURE CROSS COUNTRY SKIING TRAILS WITH DOGS
DESTINATIONS
The Saarijärvi dog skiing trail is located in the village of Mahlu. The trail offers a clear and safe
THINGS TO DO route for dog skiing, as well as a separate practice area for beginners. Developed as a joint
pilot project by the Pet-Friendly Saarijärvi initiative and the Mahlu Youth Association, the trail
increases opportunities for physical activity and recreation for dog owners in the area. The
trail has designated informal sessions for relaxed outdoor use and training sessions for more
goal-oriented sled dog sports.

MAHLUN NUORISOSEURA RY www.mahlu.fi/koiralatu/
Timo Rinneaho, 044 2714544,
timo.rinneaho@gmail.com Myllymäentie 1592,
43220 Mahlu

ACCOMMODATION

DINING DOG PARKS

SHOPPING AND There are two dog parks in Saarijärvi: Tarvaala Dog Park and
SERVICES Pajupuro Dog Park.

MAPS AND INFO Tarvaala Dog Park is located along Uuraistentie, opposite POKE. Next to the park, there is
also an enclosed training area for dogs, as well as a sandy beach where dogs are welco-
me to swim! The dog park has a fenced area of approximately 0.5 hectares, with some
woodland and varied terrain – plenty of space to run and play.
Driving directions: Turn off Uuraistentie towards the machine halls. After 60 metres from
the junction, a road turns off to the left and slopes downhill. Turn onto this road. You have
arrived.

Pajupuro Dog Park is maintained by Pajupuron Erämiehet ry. The use of the park is subject
to a voluntary fee, which supports the activities of the local association!

TARVAALA DOG PARK PAJUPURO DOG PARK
Uuraistentie 236, Metsäkalliontie 662,
32 43130 Tarvaala 43100 Saarijärvi