For Komulanköngäs falls, the Vorloki gorge, and how they sit on the UKK hiking corridor, the Hyrynsalmi municipality sightseeing pages are the clearest official introduction. Ylä-Kainuu reported that the full Köngäskierros between the Ukkohalla and Paljakka areas was being opened and upgraded to roughly 60 km for bo...
Hyrynsalmi municipality – Sights+
Description
For Komulanköngäs falls, the Vorloki gorge, and how they sit on the UKK hiking corridor, the Hyrynsalmi municipality sightseeing pages are the clearest official introduction. Ylä-Kainuu reported that the full Köngäskierros between the Ukkohalla and Paljakka areas was being opened and upgraded to roughly 60 km for both hiking and mountain biking —this page describes the Hyrynsalmi-mapped section at about 32 km as one major piece of that wider network. Retkipaikka writer Luontopolkumies walked the linked Kokkoharju loop and notes how Köngäskierros, Kokkoharju, Vorloki and UKK markings meet in the same forest—wide, sometimes moist ground, and green versus blue blaze logic worth watching at junctions. KoeKainuu’s Komulanköngäs feature adds practical visitor detail on reaching the falls from parking or from Ukkohalla on foot or winter tracks.
Köngäskierros Hyrynsalmi is about 32.1 km end to end as a point-to-point hiking line in Hyrynsalmi, Kainuu. Hyrynsalmi sits in lake and fell country; the trail ties the Ypykkä–Komulanköngäs lake-and-rapids country to the Syväjärvi shore and Ukkohalla holiday village, then continues through Vorlokin rotkolaakso, Paskokoski rest stops, and southward kotas toward the route’s terminus.
From the northern end you soon pass Ypykänlammen laavu and can use Iso-Ypykän parkkipaikka if you prefer to stage a car closer to the forest. About 8 km into the walk the line reaches Komulankönkään pysäköintipaikka, Komulanköngäs with its twin-channel drop and nearby Komulankönkään nuotiopaikka and Komulankönkään laavu—natural half-day goals for a shorter out-and-back from parking.
Beyond Pirttilamminsuo Swamp the path approaches Syväjärvi; Syväjärven luoteinen laavu gives a lakeside pause before the trail threads the Ukkohalla resort strip: Syväjärvi itself, Ukkohallan uimaranta, Ukkohalla Grillipaikka, Hotel Ukkohalla, and several Ukkohalla parking areas lie within a short walk of one another. Read more on our pages for the lean-to, beach, grill spot, and hotel when you need bookings or facility detail.
Further south, Vorlokin rotkolaakso and Vorlokin nuotiopaikka sit in deep rocky terrain that Hyrynsalmi municipality highlights along the UKK Hyrynsalmi–Komulanköngäs section. Paskokosken taukopaikka, Paskokoski laavu, and Paskokoski tulentekopaikka offer spaced stops before Lietekylän kota and, nearer the finish, Joutensuon kota.
The same path complex meets UKK-reitti Hyrynsalmi and UKK-reitti Puolanka at shared nodes; hikers bound for Hepoköngäs or longer Kainuu days often think of this corridor as part of that national trail family.
Length & route
The trail is about 32.1 km point to point on our map. Wider promotion of Köngäskierros quotes a full network near 60 km between the Ukkohalla and Paljakka recreation areas after upgrading for both hikers and cyclists; treat that number as the whole multi-segment trail family rather than this single geometry. Typical junction marking includes green-blazed local circuits such as Kokkoharju alongside blue UKK blazes.
Getting there
Iso-Ypykän parkkipaikka (about 64.7518 N, 28.0937 E) suits walkers staging near Ypykänlammen laavu. Komulankönkään pysäköintipaikka (about 64.7441 N, 28.1897 E) is the practical motor access for the falls segment; from the lot the waterfalls are a short walk. Ukkohallan pysäköintialue at Tervakuja 1 and the second lot Parkkipaikka, Ukkohalla Finland bracket the resort services on Syväjärvi. Lämpöladuntien pysäköintialue gives another staging point before Vorloki. Hyrynsalmi municipality summarises sightseeing access for Komulanköngäs and Vorloki together with UKK. KoeKainuu notes under 100 m on foot from the falls car park and 3.5–5 km walking or winter-track options from Ukkohalla depending on route choice.
Good to know
Expect moist sections after rain; Luontopolkumies recommends waterproof footwear on the Kokkoharju–Komulanköngäs terrain. Winter visitors may share maintained ski or multi-use tracks near Ukkohalla; check current grooming with the resort or municipality rather than assuming summer trail conditions. Firewood availability at shelters varies with maintenance—carry backup dry fire-starters when cold. The route shares junctions with cyclists on the upgraded Köngäskierros network; pass with care.
History
Komulanköngäs was formerly known as Lauttaköngäs; the modern name follows the nearby Komula farm. One channel was excavated historically to feed a mill turbine, leaving the distinctive two-arm waterfall seen today; an 1888 mill stone installation remains on site per visitor descriptions on municipality and waterfall pages. A wooden slide once allowed passage behind the fall until blasting removed it during log driving improvements, as summarised on KoeKainuu.
Itinerary
Day 1 example: hike roughly 17 km from the northern access to Paskokoski laavu or Lietekylän kota for an overnight kota stop. Day 2: continue about 15 km past Joutensuon kota to the southern terminus. Adjust daily kilometres to match fitness and daylight; Ukkohalla offers lodging if you prefer a bed near Syväjärvi midway.
Either direction is practical; many weekend visitors stage a car at Komulankönkään pysäköintipaikka for a shorter waterfall hike, while through-hikers link car drops at opposite ends of the 32 km line.
Route direction
Green markers on Kokkoharju/Köngäskierros branches, blue markers on UKK-reitti; carry a map at crowded junctions near Ukkohalla.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Bike
Activity
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
32.1 km
Distance
Most fit hikers need a long single day (roughly 9–12 hours) for the full 32 km, or two easier days using Lietekylän kota and Joutensuon kota as overnight poles.
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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.
Short aerial-style cut of Komulanköngäs beside Ukkohalla from the Outdoors Kainuu student project.
Description
For Komulanköngäs falls, the Vorloki gorge, and how they sit on the UKK hiking corridor, the Hyrynsalmi municipality sightseeing pages are the clearest official introduction. Ylä-Kainuu reported that the full Köngäskierros between the Ukkohalla and Paljakka areas was being opened and upgraded to roughly 60 km for bo...
Hyrynsalmi municipality – Sights+
Description
For Komulanköngäs falls, the Vorloki gorge, and how they sit on the UKK hiking corridor, the Hyrynsalmi municipality sightseeing pages are the clearest official introduction. Ylä-Kainuu reported that the full Köngäskierros between the Ukkohalla and Paljakka areas was being opened and upgraded to roughly 60 km for both hiking and mountain biking —this page describes the Hyrynsalmi-mapped section at about 32 km as one major piece of that wider network. Retkipaikka writer Luontopolkumies walked the linked Kokkoharju loop and notes how Köngäskierros, Kokkoharju, Vorloki and UKK markings meet in the same forest—wide, sometimes moist ground, and green versus blue blaze logic worth watching at junctions. KoeKainuu’s Komulanköngäs feature adds practical visitor detail on reaching the falls from parking or from Ukkohalla on foot or winter tracks.
Köngäskierros Hyrynsalmi is about 32.1 km end to end as a point-to-point hiking line in Hyrynsalmi, Kainuu. Hyrynsalmi sits in lake and fell country; the trail ties the Ypykkä–Komulanköngäs lake-and-rapids country to the Syväjärvi shore and Ukkohalla holiday village, then continues through Vorlokin rotkolaakso, Paskokoski rest stops, and southward kotas toward the route’s terminus.
From the northern end you soon pass Ypykänlammen laavu and can use Iso-Ypykän parkkipaikka if you prefer to stage a car closer to the forest. About 8 km into the walk the line reaches Komulankönkään pysäköintipaikka, Komulanköngäs with its twin-channel drop and nearby Komulankönkään nuotiopaikka and Komulankönkään laavu—natural half-day goals for a shorter out-and-back from parking.
Beyond Pirttilamminsuo Swamp the path approaches Syväjärvi; Syväjärven luoteinen laavu gives a lakeside pause before the trail threads the Ukkohalla resort strip: Syväjärvi itself, Ukkohallan uimaranta, Ukkohalla Grillipaikka, Hotel Ukkohalla, and several Ukkohalla parking areas lie within a short walk of one another. Read more on our pages for the lean-to, beach, grill spot, and hotel when you need bookings or facility detail.
Further south, Vorlokin rotkolaakso and Vorlokin nuotiopaikka sit in deep rocky terrain that Hyrynsalmi municipality highlights along the UKK Hyrynsalmi–Komulanköngäs section. Paskokosken taukopaikka, Paskokoski laavu, and Paskokoski tulentekopaikka offer spaced stops before Lietekylän kota and, nearer the finish, Joutensuon kota.
The same path complex meets UKK-reitti Hyrynsalmi and UKK-reitti Puolanka at shared nodes; hikers bound for Hepoköngäs or longer Kainuu days often think of this corridor as part of that national trail family.
Length & route
The trail is about 32.1 km point to point on our map. Wider promotion of Köngäskierros quotes a full network near 60 km between the Ukkohalla and Paljakka recreation areas after upgrading for both hikers and cyclists; treat that number as the whole multi-segment trail family rather than this single geometry. Typical junction marking includes green-blazed local circuits such as Kokkoharju alongside blue UKK blazes.
Getting there
Iso-Ypykän parkkipaikka (about 64.7518 N, 28.0937 E) suits walkers staging near Ypykänlammen laavu. Komulankönkään pysäköintipaikka (about 64.7441 N, 28.1897 E) is the practical motor access for the falls segment; from the lot the waterfalls are a short walk. Ukkohallan pysäköintialue at Tervakuja 1 and the second lot Parkkipaikka, Ukkohalla Finland bracket the resort services on Syväjärvi. Lämpöladuntien pysäköintialue gives another staging point before Vorloki. Hyrynsalmi municipality summarises sightseeing access for Komulanköngäs and Vorloki together with UKK. KoeKainuu notes under 100 m on foot from the falls car park and 3.5–5 km walking or winter-track options from Ukkohalla depending on route choice.
Good to know
Expect moist sections after rain; Luontopolkumies recommends waterproof footwear on the Kokkoharju–Komulanköngäs terrain. Winter visitors may share maintained ski or multi-use tracks near Ukkohalla; check current grooming with the resort or municipality rather than assuming summer trail conditions. Firewood availability at shelters varies with maintenance—carry backup dry fire-starters when cold. The route shares junctions with cyclists on the upgraded Köngäskierros network; pass with care.
History
Komulanköngäs was formerly known as Lauttaköngäs; the modern name follows the nearby Komula farm. One channel was excavated historically to feed a mill turbine, leaving the distinctive two-arm waterfall seen today; an 1888 mill stone installation remains on site per visitor descriptions on municipality and waterfall pages. A wooden slide once allowed passage behind the fall until blasting removed it during log driving improvements, as summarised on KoeKainuu.
Itinerary
Day 1 example: hike roughly 17 km from the northern access to Paskokoski laavu or Lietekylän kota for an overnight kota stop. Day 2: continue about 15 km past Joutensuon kota to the southern terminus. Adjust daily kilometres to match fitness and daylight; Ukkohalla offers lodging if you prefer a bed near Syväjärvi midway.
Either direction is practical; many weekend visitors stage a car at Komulankönkään pysäköintipaikka for a shorter waterfall hike, while through-hikers link car drops at opposite ends of the 32 km line.
Route direction
Green markers on Kokkoharju/Köngäskierros branches, blue markers on UKK-reitti; carry a map at crowded junctions near Ukkohalla.
Most fit hikers need a long single day (roughly 9–12 hours) for the full 32 km, or two easier days using Lietekylän kota and Joutensuon kota as overnight poles.
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Answers to your questions
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.