Pirunvaara – Kirkkokallio is a hiking trail of about 10.1 km in Lohtaja, Kajaani, in the Kainuu region. The route links forest paths between Pirunvaara hill and the Kirkkokallio end of the Lohtaja recreation area. The City of Kajaani describes the wider Pirunvaara area as a climb through atmospheric spruce forest to a...
Either direction along the line; many people start from the Sokajärventie–Satumaantie trailhead in Lohtaja.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
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Winter Maintenance
Winter maintenance on the linked winter hiking network uses black arrow markers; summer trail marking is typical forest path signage in the city network.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Bike
Activity
Hike / Walk
Activity
10.1 km
Distance
About 2.5–4 hours on foot for 10.1 km depending on pace and stops; faster hikers and mountain bikers finish sooner.
Est. Time
Forest paths and short shared sections with ski and snowmobile tracks in places; rocky sections and steeper ground near Kirkkokallio make the full route more demanding than the short Pirunvaara-only path.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
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Our data was researched from Kajaani, 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.