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UKK Trail at Ukkohalla

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2.6 km

Route

P 1

Description

Ukkohalla – Guided excursions+

Description

For resort contacts, guided groups, and seasonal programme ideas at Ukkohalla, start from the Ukkohalla guided-excursion pages. UGGO Resort, which runs holiday accommodation and hiking information for the same valley, sketches the wider UKK-reitti together with nearby landmarks such as Komulanköngäs falls—helpful if you plan longer walks beyond this short link. ULKO.fi publishes a public route card for this segment at 2.6 km with a very easy grade. The UKK Trail at Ukkohalla is about 2.6 km of point-to-point walking on the UKK hiking route network as it approaches the Ukkohalla holiday village in Hyrynsalmi, Kainuu. The path threads from higher, more open ground toward lake and resort amenities—useful as a short nature link if you are staying at Ukkohalla or finishing a longer day in the Kainuu fells. From the northwest end you soon pass Pirttilamminsuo Swamp, where the surroundings feel more like mire and forest than ski-centre pavement. About 2.1 km into the walk you reach Syväjärven luoteinen laavu on the north-west shore of Syväjärvi, a natural stop for a packed lunch or a quiet break beside the water. The last section drops you into the Ukkohalla services strip along Syväjärvi: Ukkohallan uimaranta for a swim in summer, Ukkohalla Grillipaikka for a fire-ring pause, Ukkohallan ulkokuntosali if you want a short outdoor gym stop, Hotel Ukkohalla and the main parking areas within a few hundred metres. Read more on our pages for the lean-to, beach, grill spot, and hotel when you want booking or facility detail. The Hyrynsalmi municipality website highlights the Ukkohalla area among local nature and event offerings—useful for broader municipal news. Syväjoki-Lietejoki melontareitti is a separate kayaking line on the wider river network, not the same path as this walk, yet paddlers often combine it with a stay at Ukkohalla.

Length & route

The trail is about 2.6 km end to end with a point-to-point shape—an easy notch on the UKK route where it meets Ukkohalla, not the full 14–15 km Ukkohalla-to-village traverse often described for the longer UKK section elsewhere online. An independent listing records the same 2.6 km distance and a very easy grade.

Getting there

Most visitors base themselves at Ukkohalla: use Ukkohallan pysäköintialue (Tervakuja 1, Hyrynsalmi) or the second resort lot at Parkkipaikka, Ukkohalla Finland, then walk the segment in either direction depending on whether you want to finish at services or at the quieter northwest end. For bespoke group walks and resort contacts, Ukkohalla lists sales phone 050 308 3451 and myynti@ukkohalla.fi on its guided-excursion page. UGGO Resort gives resort reception details for the valley (Rantapulevaarti 12, Hyrynsalmi; +358 40 545 5549) on its hiking information page.

Good to know

This segment is short and resort-adjacent: expect pedestrian and holiday traffic near Syväjärvi. Carry your own water and snacks for the forest section; the lean-to is a stop, not a catered hut. For winter visitors, Ukkohalla publishes separate PDF maps for maintained winter routes—confirm season and equipment with the resort rather than assuming summer foot conditions.

Managed by

Hyrynsalmi

Official Maintenance

GPX data from: © Metsähallitus, 2024

Trail info

Walk whichever direction suits your accommodation: many guests start from the resort side for a short out-and-back to Syväjärven luoteinen laavu or continue northwest for a quieter turnaround in the Pirttilamminsuo area.

Route direction

Marked Route

Route Signs

Open / Good Condition

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

2.6 km

Distance

About 35–50 minutes one way at an easy walking pace on the 2.6 km line; quicker if you only need a link between parking and the laavu.

Est. Time

Dirt

Surface

Point-to-Point, Single Track

Route Type

Light Traffic

Traffic

Location

64.73936°N, 28.24466°E

Parking coordinates

FinlandCountry

KainuuRegion

HyrynsalmiCity

UkkohallaVillage

Hiking TrailsCategory

Explore nearby

Syväjärvi

177 m

Ukkohalla DiscGolfPark

145 m

Syväjoki–Lietejoki paddling route

370 m

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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.

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