Yli-Valli: Pirunpesä and hiking trails

If you’re looking for a hotel in Yli-Valli, you can plan your excursions around its nature and hiking destinations. In the village of Ylivalli, the circular opening known as Pirunpesä lies in the rocky terrain of Isovuori. It is 14 metres in diameter and 23 metres deep—nine metres deeper than it is wide. A guided nature trail, another trail in the area, and an observation tower offer different perspectives on the surroundings.

Pirunpesä and the view of the rock hollow

Stairs lead down to the bottom of the hollow, which is fenced off. Check the current conditions at the site before your visit. From a nearby observation tower, you can view the rock hollow from above. You can drive to Pirunpesä.

Walking and cycling trails

The guided nature trail connects Juustoportti and Pirunpesä. It is 7.5 kilometres long on foot and 8.5 kilometres by bicycle. The difference is one kilometre; both measurements refer to the same route, with only the mode of travel changing. There is also a separate 1-kilometre trail that runs around the Pirunpesä area. When planning, it is therefore important to consider whether you want to include the route between the two named places or the trail around the destination area.

Lean-to shelter, toilet, and summer café

A lean-to shelter is available to hikers in the Pirunpesä area free of charge year-round. An outdoor toilet is also available there to hikers free of charge year-round. Check whether the shelter is available before your trip.

During the summer, a café is open next to the Pirunpesä visitor area. It sells pan coffee, homemade yeast buns, ice cream, and other items; card payments are accepted. Its seasonal opening differs from the year-round availability of the shelter and toilet. As the selection and payment methods may change, check the latest opening hours and details before your visit.

Other rock formations and local history

Kollinluola, a naturally formed hollow, is also located in the Pirunpesä area. A large, flat slab of stone leans against the rock, forming a roof and a wall. This is how the two rock formations differ: Pirunpesä is a circular opening, while at Kollinluola the slab leaning against the rock forms the roof and wall. Comparing them helps you understand the different formations found in the area.

A statue commemorating Spede Pasanen was erected in the Pirunpesä area in June 2005. It honours Pasanen’s contribution to clearing out Pirunpesä. Navettavuori is another local point of interest: it is located on Kihniöntie, has a long history, and has hosted various events.

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