Central Finland regional trail — Kannonkoski section, Kannonkoski

Central Finland regional trail — Kannonkoski section

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Central Finland regional trail — Kannonkoski section

—•Hiking Trails

41.7 km

Route

Parking 1

Karhulehdon Kota

Wilderness Huts

Karhulehdon taukopaikka

Kirkonkylän tenniskenttäalue

Tennis CourtsYksi tenniskentistä on kaukalossa.

Kirkonkylän jääkiekkokaukalo Kannonkoski

Outdoor Hockey Rinks

Kannonkosken yleisurheilukenttä

Description

Maakuntaura — Kannonkoski is about 41.7 km of the Keski-Suomen maakuntaura long-distance corridor in Kannonkoski, Central Finland. The wider network links Viitasaari, Piispala youth centre, Kannonkoski and Saarijärvi, and runs through landscapes of forests, lakes and—where the trail approaches Pyhä-Häkki—old-growth and...

Visit Saarijärvi — Keski-Suomen maakuntaura+

Description

Maakuntaura — Kannonkoski is about 41.7 km of the Keski-Suomen maakuntaura long-distance corridor in Kannonkoski, Central Finland. The wider network links Viitasaari, Piispala youth centre, Kannonkoski and Saarijärvi, and runs through landscapes of forests, lakes and—where the trail approaches Pyhä-Häkki—old-growth and mire country. For network-level descriptions (including winter ski and hiking use around Saarijärvi and a table of rest points measured from Saarijärvi), the Visit Saarijärvi page is the clearest official overview. In Kannonkoski, Visit Kannonkoski gathers nature destinations, beaches and campfire places that sit beside or just off the corridor. Kannonkoski municipality publishes contacts for outdoor maintenance and points people to Lipas for sports and recreation facility maps. From the northern end of this segment you soon reach Karhulehto: Karhulehdon Kota and Karhulehdon taukopaikka make a natural early break after a few kilometres. The trail then crosses the Kirkonkylä sports area—tennis, athletics and school yards sit near the path—before Nuottalan uimapaikka offers a swim stop beside the water. Around the mid-route, Isolähteenpuron taukopaikka breaks up the forest travel. Closer to Pyhä-Häkki, Tulijärven laavu lies where hikers on Tulijärven polku, Keski-Suomen maakuntaura and the winter Maakuntauran latu network meet; shelters and services on the national-park side are described on Metsähallitus and Saarijärvi pages rather than repeated here. Past that junction, Töyrilampi laavu and its dry toilet sit in the Töyrilampi–Kismanniemi lake fringe. Near Kivijärvi’s sandy shores, Kismanniemi clusters several shelters—Kismanniemi keittokatos Kivijärvi, Kismanniemi laavu Kivijärvi, Isonhiekan laavu, firewood storage and a dry toilet—beside Kismaniemi pysäköintialue if you approach by car. The trail finishes toward Koiralammen kota at the southern end of this segment. Independent walkers have described this corridor in detail: Jalkaisin’s account of the Piispala–Kismanniemi day mentions blue paint markings on trees, duckboards over wet ground, berry-rich forest margins and the Töyrilampi and Kismanniemi shelter areas. Treat hut firewood, roof condition and litter as variable—carry a stove and leave no trace, and check the municipality or Metsähallitus pages before relying on a specific shelter overnight. The trail is about 41.7 km end to end. Allow roughly two days of walking for most people, or one long summer day if you are fit and travel light.

Length & route

The hiking segment in Kannonkoski is about 41.7 km. It is one branch of the Keski-Suomen maakuntaura, which on paper has been documented since at least the 1990 map series published by Keski-Suomen maakuntaliitto (Viitasaari–Piispala–Kannonkoski–Saarijärvi). The Visit Saarijärvi page describes winter ski and hiking use along the wider corridor and lists major rest points with distances from Saarijärvi. Day stages on this segment can follow shelter spacing: Karhulehto after roughly 6 km, Kirkonkylä services around 12 km, mid-route rest near 23 km, Tulijärven laavu near 33 km, Töyrilampi near 36 km and the Kismanniemi–Koiralampi lake area toward 39–41 km.

Getting there

Kannonkoski municipality maintains sports and outdoor sites; for maintenance questions the technical services desk lists 044 459 6012 (on-call) and weekday facility staff numbers on the municipality’s outdoor recreation page. The Visit Saarijärvi page gives Saarijärvi-side network access from Lähdekuja 2 in the town centre and a travel services phone number for trip planning on that end of the trail. Along this segment, Kismaniemi pysäköintialue offers parking beside the Kivijärvi shelter cluster toward the south; other access points follow local roads and the Sininentie corridor described in trail literature. Check Visit Kannonkoski for named beaches and islands if you combine driving with short walks.

Good to know

Winter: Visit Saarijärvi states there is about 40 km of combined ski and hiking route in the Saarijärvi area in season; conditions and grooming change yearly—confirm on the city or ski association pages before a ski trip. Dogs: follow national park and municipality rules where the route touches Pyhä-Häkki or shore reserves. Mountain biking: connecting routes include bike trails around Töyrilampi and Kismanniemi—see those route pages for bike-specific rules.

History

Keski-Suomen maakuntaliitto published a printed map set of the Keski-Suomen maakuntaura covering Viitasaari–Piispala–Kannonkoski–Saarijärvi in 1990; library catalogues still index that series.

Itinerary

Example two-day split for average hikers: Day 1 — from the northern trailhead to Isolähteenpuron taukopaikka or Tulijärven laavu (roughly 6–33 km depending on start time), using Karhulehdon Kota, Karhulehdon taukopaikka, Nuottalan uimapaikka and mid-route rests. Day 2 — Tulijärven laavu via Töyrilampi to Kismanniemi and Koiralammen kota (about 33–41 km), using lakeside shelters and Kismaniemi pysäköintialue if a support driver meets you. Adjust for fitness, daylight and shelter availability.

Managed by

Kannonkoski

Kannonkoski

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Sources often describe the full network from Saarijärvi toward Kannonkoski; this segment runs from north of Kannonkoski toward the Kivijärvi–Koiralampi area. Either direction is possible on the ground.

Route direction

blue paint markings on trees reported along the Piispala–Kismanniemi corridor; other overlapping trails (e.g. Tulijärven polku in Pyhä-Häkki) use their own marking schemes

Route Signs

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

41.7 km

Distance

2 days for most hikers; 1 long day for very fit walkers

Est. Time

Forest paths, duckboards in wet sections, short road links and sandy lake shores near Kivijärvi described in trail accounts

Surface

Point-to-Point, Single Track

Route Type

Light Traffic

Traffic

Location

63.06894°N, 25.26525°E

Parking coordinates

Central FinlandRegion

KannonkoskiCity

Hiking TrailsCategory

Explore nearby

Central Finland Trail

Tulijärvi Trail

Piispalan valaistu kuntorata

Tiilikka mountain bike route

Piispalan valaistu latu

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Kannonkoski, 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.

Finland Central Finland Kannonkoski Hiking TrailsCentral Finland regional trail — Kannonkoski section

Central Finland regional trail — Kannonkoski section41.7 km

Route

Parking 1

Karhulehdon Kota

Wilderness Huts

Karhulehdon taukopaikka

Kirkonkylän tenniskenttäalue

Tennis CourtsYksi tenniskentistä on kaukalossa.

Kirkonkylän jääkiekkokaukalo Kannonkoski

Outdoor Hockey Rinks

Kannonkosken yleisurheilukenttä

Description

Maakuntaura — Kannonkoski is about 41.7 km of the Keski-Suomen maakuntaura long-distance corridor in Kannonkoski, Central Finland. The wider network links Viitasaari, Piispala youth centre, Kannonkoski and Saarijärvi, and runs through landscapes of forests, lakes and—where the trail approaches Pyhä-Häkki—old-growth and...

Visit Saarijärvi — Keski-Suomen maakuntaura+

Description

Maakuntaura — Kannonkoski is about 41.7 km of the Keski-Suomen maakuntaura long-distance corridor in Kannonkoski, Central Finland. The wider network links Viitasaari, Piispala youth centre, Kannonkoski and Saarijärvi, and runs through landscapes of forests, lakes and—where the trail approaches Pyhä-Häkki—old-growth and mire country. For network-level descriptions (including winter ski and hiking use around Saarijärvi and a table of rest points measured from Saarijärvi), the Visit Saarijärvi page is the clearest official overview. In Kannonkoski, Visit Kannonkoski gathers nature destinations, beaches and campfire places that sit beside or just off the corridor. Kannonkoski municipality publishes contacts for outdoor maintenance and points people to Lipas for sports and recreation facility maps. From the northern end of this segment you soon reach Karhulehto: Karhulehdon Kota and Karhulehdon taukopaikka make a natural early break after a few kilometres. The trail then crosses the Kirkonkylä sports area—tennis, athletics and school yards sit near the path—before Nuottalan uimapaikka offers a swim stop beside the water. Around the mid-route, Isolähteenpuron taukopaikka breaks up the forest travel. Closer to Pyhä-Häkki, Tulijärven laavu lies where hikers on Tulijärven polku, Keski-Suomen maakuntaura and the winter Maakuntauran latu network meet; shelters and services on the national-park side are described on Metsähallitus and Saarijärvi pages rather than repeated here. Past that junction, Töyrilampi laavu and its dry toilet sit in the Töyrilampi–Kismanniemi lake fringe. Near Kivijärvi’s sandy shores, Kismanniemi clusters several shelters—Kismanniemi keittokatos Kivijärvi, Kismanniemi laavu Kivijärvi, Isonhiekan laavu, firewood storage and a dry toilet—beside Kismaniemi pysäköintialue if you approach by car. The trail finishes toward Koiralammen kota at the southern end of this segment. Independent walkers have described this corridor in detail: Jalkaisin’s account of the Piispala–Kismanniemi day mentions blue paint markings on trees, duckboards over wet ground, berry-rich forest margins and the Töyrilampi and Kismanniemi shelter areas. Treat hut firewood, roof condition and litter as variable—carry a stove and leave no trace, and check the municipality or Metsähallitus pages before relying on a specific shelter overnight. The trail is about 41.7 km end to end. Allow roughly two days of walking for most people, or one long summer day if you are fit and travel light.

Length & route

The hiking segment in Kannonkoski is about 41.7 km. It is one branch of the Keski-Suomen maakuntaura, which on paper has been documented since at least the 1990 map series published by Keski-Suomen maakuntaliitto (Viitasaari–Piispala–Kannonkoski–Saarijärvi). The Visit Saarijärvi page describes winter ski and hiking use along the wider corridor and lists major rest points with distances from Saarijärvi. Day stages on this segment can follow shelter spacing: Karhulehto after roughly 6 km, Kirkonkylä services around 12 km, mid-route rest near 23 km, Tulijärven laavu near 33 km, Töyrilampi near 36 km and the Kismanniemi–Koiralampi lake area toward 39–41 km.

Getting there

Kannonkoski municipality maintains sports and outdoor sites; for maintenance questions the technical services desk lists 044 459 6012 (on-call) and weekday facility staff numbers on the municipality’s outdoor recreation page. The Visit Saarijärvi page gives Saarijärvi-side network access from Lähdekuja 2 in the town centre and a travel services phone number for trip planning on that end of the trail. Along this segment, Kismaniemi pysäköintialue offers parking beside the Kivijärvi shelter cluster toward the south; other access points follow local roads and the Sininentie corridor described in trail literature. Check Visit Kannonkoski for named beaches and islands if you combine driving with short walks.

Good to know

Winter: Visit Saarijärvi states there is about 40 km of combined ski and hiking route in the Saarijärvi area in season; conditions and grooming change yearly—confirm on the city or ski association pages before a ski trip. Dogs: follow national park and municipality rules where the route touches Pyhä-Häkki or shore reserves. Mountain biking: connecting routes include bike trails around Töyrilampi and Kismanniemi—see those route pages for bike-specific rules.

History

Keski-Suomen maakuntaliitto published a printed map set of the Keski-Suomen maakuntaura covering Viitasaari–Piispala–Kannonkoski–Saarijärvi in 1990; library catalogues still index that series.

Itinerary

Example two-day split for average hikers: Day 1 — from the northern trailhead to Isolähteenpuron taukopaikka or Tulijärven laavu (roughly 6–33 km depending on start time), using Karhulehdon Kota, Karhulehdon taukopaikka, Nuottalan uimapaikka and mid-route rests. Day 2 — Tulijärven laavu via Töyrilampi to Kismanniemi and Koiralammen kota (about 33–41 km), using lakeside shelters and Kismaniemi pysäköintialue if a support driver meets you. Adjust for fitness, daylight and shelter availability.

Managed by

Kannonkoski

Kannonkoski

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Location

Sources often describe the full network from Saarijärvi toward Kannonkoski; this segment runs from north of Kannonkoski toward the Kivijärvi–Koiralampi area. Either direction is possible on the ground.

Route direction

blue paint markings on trees reported along the Piispala–Kismanniemi corridor; other overlapping trails (e.g. Tulijärven polku in Pyhä-Häkki) use their own marking schemes

Route Signs

Location

63.06894°N, 25.26525°E

Parking coordinates

Central FinlandRegion

KannonkoskiCity

Hiking TrailsCategory

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

41.7 km

Distance

2 days for most hikers; 1 long day for very fit walkers

Est. Time

Forest paths, duckboards in wet sections, short road links and sandy lake shores near Kivijärvi described in trail accounts

Surface

Point-to-Point, Single Track

Route Type

Light Traffic

Traffic

Explore nearby

Central Finland Trail

Tulijärvi Trail

Piispalan valaistu kuntorata

Tiilikka mountain bike route

Piispalan valaistu latu

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Kannonkoski, 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.

Finland Central Finland Kannonkoski Hiking TrailsCentral Finland regional trail — Kannonkoski section