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Petranpolku Trail

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8.1 km

Route

P 1

Description

Luontoon.fi – Jonkerinsalon polku+

Description

For current route and reserve information in the Jonkerinsalo–Hiidenportti area, Metsähallitus publishes details on Luontoon.fi. Visit Kuhmo’s Jonkerinsalo Hiidenportti page summarises the classic loop distances, Kangasvaara parking on Lieksantie, and reminds walkers that worn duckboards have been removed so the path behaves like a boot trail in places. Luontopolkumies on Retkipaikka walked the same landscape from both Kangasvaara and the quieter Suolakangas road parking, spelled out the Jongunjoki log-driving dam crossing, and underlined how mire sections can stay wet underfoot even when boards still exist. Petranpolku is about 8.1 km hiking through Kuhmo in Kainuu, Eastern Finland. On our map it runs as a point-to-point forest route from Suolakankaan tie P-paikka toward Teljo, threading the Jonkerinsalo naturescape around Hiidenportti gorge, Louhipuro, and Jongunjoki rather than forming a short return loop. The opening kilometres follow the same signed corridor described for Jonkerinsalo: blue paint markings appear once you approach the river, terrain shifts from working forest to reserve spruce, and the going stays uneven enough that sturdy, waterproof footwear is the sensible default. About 2 km along you reach Jonkerinsalon Hiidenportin laavu beside Jonkerinsalon Hiidenportti käymälä—natural pause points before and after the cliff-edge sections above the kilometre-scale ravine. Metsähallitus and Visit Kuhmo both stress extra care on the brink; the path is marked for hikers rather than styled as a stunt course, but loose stones and exposure mean children and anyone uneasy with heights should move slowly. Luontopolkumies crossed Jongunjoki on the old timber dam, then wound up to Louhipuro’s bridge and the lean-to at the gorge rim with a fire ring and picnic table—still the strongest break spot if you only have time for one long stop. Mid-route you come to Kangasjärven laavu - Kuhmo and the Kangasjärvi shore spur near Kangasvaara P-paikka. That second parking option sits only a few hundred metres from Kangasjärvi’s lean-to; Visit Kuhmo positions Kangasvaara as the main trailhead for the 5 km Jonkerinsalo loop and notes Kangasjärvi services beside the lot. Picking up Petranpolku here shortens the approach if you care most about lake shore and vaara access. Toward the eastern end the line approaches Teljo käymälä and Teljon nuotiopaikka on Lieksantie, tying into the wider rest-stop pattern used by Jongunjoen melontareitti paddlers and long-distance Karhunpolku hikers and mountain bikers. None of those network trails need to be completed end-to-end: they simply explain why firewood spots and riverbank infrastructure feel busier where connections meet.

Length & route

The trail is about 8.1 km end to end and is not a loop. Expect a mix of forest paths, mire crossings, and riverside board structures that may be damp or uneven; official copy for Jonkerinsalo in the same reserve notes removal of poorly maintained duckboards and treats the route as a boot trail. Allow roughly half a day if you pause at Jonkerinsalon Hiidenportin laavu, Kangasjärven laavu - Kuhmo, and Teljon nuotiopaikka.

Getting there

You can start at Suolakankaan tie P-paikka on the Suolakangas spur that Retkipaikka’s walk report links from Lieksantie signage, or stage a car at Kangasvaara P-paikka where Visit Kuhmo lists Lieksantie 2352, 88900 Kuhmo for the Jonkerinsalo trailhead area. Teljo käymälä and Teljon nuotiopaikka sit on Lieksantie as you work east, useful if you spot a second vehicle or arrange pickup for the linear hike.

Good to know

Cliffs beside Hiidenportti are the main hazard; stay on the marked crest and keep children supervised. Expect wet feet after rain despite remaining boards on mire crossings. Dogs are not explicitly regulated in the sources we used—confirm any leash rules on Luontoon.fi or locally before visiting.

Managed by

Kuhmo

Official Maintenance

GPX data from: © Metsähallitus, 2024

Trail info

Recreation Area

Lake

River

Wilderness Area

blue

Route Signs

Open / Good Condition

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

8.1 km

Distance

About 3–4 hours walking plus breaks, depending on pace and photography stops.

Est. Time

Duckboards / Dirt

Surface

Point-to-Point, Single Track

Route Type

Light Traffic

Traffic

Partial Shade

Shade

Location

63.82302°N, 29.71369°E

Parking coordinates

FinlandCountry

KainuuRegion

KuhmoCity

Hiking TrailsCategory

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Kuhmo, 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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