The Kokkoharju circular trail is about 7.6 km in Hyrynsalmi, Kainuu, linking the Ukkohalla holiday area with Komulanköngäs on Syväjoki and views over Syväjärvi. The Ukkohalla Holiday Resort describes Komulanköngäs as a six-metre forked cascade on Syväjoki with campfire sites above and below the rapids, an old mill besi...
Walkers report the loop in either direction; Luontopolkumies chose counter-clockwise from Syväjärventie and noted that clockwise might feel easier at junctions.
Route direction
Green paint marks for Kokkoharjun kierros; blue markings for UKK-reitti Ukkohalla and UKK-reitti Hyrynsalmi where routes share the same tracks.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Hike / Walk
Activity
7.6 km
Distance
About three hours on foot is realistic for the full circuit at an easy pace.
Est. Time
Forest paths and old track beds, duckboards beside Syväjoki, rocky and rooty sections along the river, soft peat in places on Pirttilamminsuo and mires.
Surface
Single Track, Wide Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
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CC BY-NDArto Heikkinen, Outdoors Kainuu
Our data was researched from Hyrynsalmi, 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.