Pirunpesä (literally "Devil's Nest") is a canyon in Hollola, Finland.[1][2] The canyon is located in the Tiirismaa nature reserve, to east of the Tiirismaa television and radio mast.[2] The area of Pirunpesä is 34 hectares.[2] It was protected in 1950s.[2]
| Pirunpesä (Devil's Nest) | |
|---|---|
 Pirunpesä rock cleft | |
  Location in Finland | |
| Location | Hollola, Finland |
| Nearest city | Hollola |
| Coordinates | 61°00′N 25°32′E / 61.000°N 25.533°E |
| Website | www |
The Tiirismaa bedrock is quartzite and the near the nest many quartzite boulders can be found.[1]
Pirunpesä has been a visitor attraction since the 1800s.[1] A hiking trail, which is 4.5 kilometres long, passes by Pirunpesä.[1] The trail starts from the Arvi Hauvonen Road and leads towards the Tiirismaa radio mast. There is map and a parking spot near the starting point.[2]