Köngäs round trail (Paljakka–Puolanka)
Route
Description
Köngäs round trail (Paljakka–Puolanka) is about 28.8 km on foot as one point-to-point trail through Kainuu, linking the UKK Trail corridor near Väärälampi with the Paljakka visitor forest and Metlanmetsä parking. The line crosses municipality boundaries between Hyrynsalmi and Puolanka through the Ukkohalla and Paljakka...
Managed by
Puolanka
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Walked in either direction in practice; many summer accounts start from Paljakka and circle toward Ukkohalla before returning on UKK-linked segments.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
Marked as part of the Paljakka–Ukkohalla trail network; junction signage also references UKK where the trail joins UKK-reitti Puolanka.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Bike
Activity
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
28.8 km
Distance
Typically a full day on foot for the 28.8 km segment, roughly 8–12 hours including breaks; the wider 60 km circuit Paljakka markets to strong hikers needs multi-day planning.
Est. Time
Dirt / Duckboards / Gravel
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track, Wide Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Moderate Traffic
Traffic
2023
Renovation years
Location
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Our data was researched from Puolanka, 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.
Köngäs round trail (Paljakka–Puolanka)28.8 km
Route
Description
Köngäs round trail (Paljakka–Puolanka) is about 28.8 km on foot as one point-to-point trail through Kainuu, linking the UKK Trail corridor near Väärälampi with the Paljakka visitor forest and Metlanmetsä parking. The line crosses municipality boundaries between Hyrynsalmi and Puolanka through the Ukkohalla and Paljakka...
Managed by
Puolanka
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Location
Walked in either direction in practice; many summer accounts start from Paljakka and circle toward Ukkohalla before returning on UKK-linked segments.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
Marked as part of the Paljakka–Ukkohalla trail network; junction signage also references UKK where the trail joins UKK-reitti Puolanka.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Bike
Activity
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
28.8 km
Distance
Typically a full day on foot for the 28.8 km segment, roughly 8–12 hours including breaks; the wider 60 km circuit Paljakka markets to strong hikers needs multi-day planning.
Est. Time
Dirt / Duckboards / Gravel
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track, Wide Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Moderate Traffic
Traffic
2023
Renovation years
Rate & Review
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Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Puolanka, 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.