Rutalahti trail
Description
The Rutalahti trail is about 6.5 km of marked hiking between the Rutalahti village area and Soimalampi in Leivonmäki National Park in Joutsa, Central Finland. Metsähallitus publishes route information on Luontoon.fi. Visit Jyväskylä Region lists Koskikaran kierros together with parking, footwear, and structures on t...
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Trail info
Typically walked from Koskikaran kierros toward Soimalampi; you can retrace your steps or loop back via other national-park trails depending on your plan.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Lake
Lake
River
River
Marked Route
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
6.5 km
Distance
About 2–3 hours for the 6.5 km segment; a full day if combined with Koskikaran kierros and Soimalampi polku.
Est. Time
Forest path with duckboards and wooden bridges along Rutajoki; mixed pine and deciduous forest; short rocky and mire sections toward Soimalampi.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
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.
Rutalahti trail6.5 km
Description
The Rutalahti trail is about 6.5 km of marked hiking between the Rutalahti village area and Soimalampi in Leivonmäki National Park in Joutsa, Central Finland. Metsähallitus publishes route information on Luontoon.fi. Visit Jyväskylä Region lists Koskikaran kierros together with parking, footwear, and structures on t...
Managed by
Trail info
Location
Typically walked from Koskikaran kierros toward Soimalampi; you can retrace your steps or loop back via other national-park trails depending on your plan.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Lake
Lake
River
River
Marked Route
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
6.5 km
Distance
About 2–3 hours for the 6.5 km segment; a full day if combined with Koskikaran kierros and Soimalampi polku.
Est. Time
Forest path with duckboards and wooden bridges along Rutajoki; mixed pine and deciduous forest; short rocky and mire sections toward Soimalampi.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Rutalahti trail"
Share a photo from a recent trip
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.