Harjunkierros Trail
Route
Description
Harjunkierros Trail is a 4.5 km forest loop in Leivonmäki National Park in Joutsa, Central Finland, south of Jyväskylä. The trail is one of the shortest marked circuits starting from the Selänpohja trailhead. For closures, route descriptions, and maps, use the Harjunkierros Trail page on Luontoon.fi. Visit Joutsa pr...
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Trail info
Trail posts are described as favouring a clockwise circuit; hikers also report going counter-clockwise to avoid crowding at junctions.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Red paint marks (dots) on trees at junctions and along the route.
Route Signs
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Päiväretkellä – Harjunkierros and Joutsniemi+Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Run
Activity
Terrain & conditions
4.5 km
Distance
About 1.5–2.5 hours for the 4.5 km loop at an easy pace; allow longer if you add Joutsniemi or stops at lean-tos.
Est. Time
Pine forest paths, ridge crests, duckboards over wet stretches between small lakes; can be slippery on icy slopes in winter without traction aids.
Surface
Loop, Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
Päiväretkellä – Harjunkierros and Joutsniemi+Location
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Our data was researched from Joutsa, and other trusted sources, in March 2026. Our route / place GPX data comes from Metsähallitus / Lipas, last updated March 2026. Always check their official website for safety-critical updates.
Harjunkierros Trail4.5 km
Route
Description
Harjunkierros Trail is a 4.5 km forest loop in Leivonmäki National Park in Joutsa, Central Finland, south of Jyväskylä. The trail is one of the shortest marked circuits starting from the Selänpohja trailhead. For closures, route descriptions, and maps, use the Harjunkierros Trail page on Luontoon.fi. Visit Joutsa pr...
Managed by
Trail info
Location
Trail posts are described as favouring a clockwise circuit; hikers also report going counter-clockwise to avoid crowding at junctions.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Red paint marks (dots) on trees at junctions and along the route.
Route Signs
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Päiväretkellä – Harjunkierros and Joutsniemi+Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Run
Activity
Terrain & conditions
4.5 km
Distance
About 1.5–2.5 hours for the 4.5 km loop at an easy pace; allow longer if you add Joutsniemi or stops at lean-tos.
Est. Time
Pine forest paths, ridge crests, duckboards over wet stretches between small lakes; can be slippery on icy slopes in winter without traction aids.
Surface
Loop, Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
Päiväretkellä – Harjunkierros and Joutsniemi+Explore nearby
Rate & Review
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Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Joutsa, and other trusted sources, in March 2026. Our route / place GPX data comes from Metsähallitus / Lipas, last updated March 2026. Always check their official website for safety-critical updates.