Welcome to the dog cross country!

Together with Tiirismaa Latu ry and Niipala farm, we are organizing a dog skiing opportunity again for the winter of 2025. The track is intended for all skiers, even without a dog. Located at Niipala farm at Kirkkotie 16 the parking lot and the track are available daily from 8 am to 20 pm.

  • Trail length: approximately 2 kilometers
  • Difficulty of the trail: easy
  • Skiing direction: clockwise
  • The track is marked with orange poles and the skiing direction is indicated by signs. There are warning signs at the crossings of private roads.

As last year, during this early winter, experiences will be collected on the use, functionality, maintenance and costs of dog skiing, as well as cooperation with other skiers.

Map showing the location of the Niipala farm in Hälvälä. The route and skiing direction of the dog sledding track on the farm's land are marked on the map.
Dog sledding track
  • The parking space and track are available daily from 8 am to 20 pm.
  • Remember to bring a headlamp when you go for an evening run. There is no lighting on the track.
  • Park only in marked places, not on the side of the road or in the yard of buildings. Please note that the parking lot and the track are located on private land.
  • Keep the dog leashed and under your control at all times.
  • Please relieve your dog at home, or at the latest before entering the area. Yellow snow will not decorate the yard or roadsides.
  • Consider other skiers and give space - with or without a dog.
  • Please record each of your visits in the guestbook.
  • You give the household peace of mind and avoid any disturbance in the area.
  • The landowner's private shed is available for a small fee for firewood. You can find instructions on the porch.
  • The trail is only intended for skiing, not for walking dogs.
  • You can ski on the slopes with or without a dog. Follow the marked skiing direction.
  • The dog skier must have a harness and the dog must have a harness.
  • Keep your dog out of the traditional ski-style trail groove.
  • At road crossings, watch out for cars and sand on the road.
  • Keep safe distances. Practice braking, stopping and overtaking.
  • Keep the leash tight and stay behind your dog, don't ski next to or past your dog.
  • Pass on the left. Announce your intention to overtake in time and audibly. Pass from a safe distance.
  • Dodge the passing dog to the right. Slow down or stop and take your own dog close to you.
  • When stopping, keep the dog close to you. Don't stay standing on the track.
  • Always and absolutely remove any debris from the track.

 

In an emergency, call 112.
Use the 112 Suomi application

 

The sports services of the municipality of Hollola are responsible for the maintenance of the track. You can monitor the condition of the tracks from the ladulle.fi service.
The parking lot is maintained Niipala Farm.
About the dog leash experiment answers Tiirismaan Latu ry.

The 2025 ski season is here trial period, During which experiences will be collected on the use, functionality, maintenance and costs of dog skiing, as well as cooperation with other skiers. The possible continuation of dog skiing in the coming winters will be decided based on experiences and feedback, as well as the number of users of the track.

Voluntary contribution e.g. €5-10/time or €30/season. Payment as mobilepay to the number 10069 The income is used to develop the operation of the dog track and to keep the area clean.

Give feedback - praise, thank or give constructive development suggestions: tiirismaan.latu@gmail.com
Feedback to the municipality of Hollola

A woman is skiing with a dog.