Kokalmus–Laukkujärvi trail
Route
Description
The Kokalmus–Laukkujärvi trail is about 8.2 km point-to-point through Hossa National Park, linking the Laukkujärvi wilderness hut shore with the Kokalmus lake area where Porotalli and the main Kokalmus campfire sit. Kuusamo anchors the southern part of the Kainuu outing geography many visitors use for Hossa, even thoug...
Managed by
Suomussalmi
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Walk either direction between Laukkujärvi and Kokalmus. The adjoining Laukkujärvi Trail is often described clockwise and Kokalmuksen kierros counter-clockwise on their own official pages, but this connector simply bridges those networks.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Lake
Lake
Near Laukkujärvi the hiking loops use blue tree marks per Visit Suomussalmi and Luontoon.fi, while Kokalmus uses red marks on the round trail; expect to follow whichever colour matches the segment you have joined.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Run
Activity
Terrain & conditions
8.2 km
Distance
About 2–3 hours walking; faster if you jog easy sections as Trailrunning.fi suggests for Hossa day loops.
Est. Time
Dirt / Duckboards
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
Location
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Our data was researched from Suomussalmi, 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.
Kokalmus–Laukkujärvi trail8.2 km
Route
Description
The Kokalmus–Laukkujärvi trail is about 8.2 km point-to-point through Hossa National Park, linking the Laukkujärvi wilderness hut shore with the Kokalmus lake area where Porotalli and the main Kokalmus campfire sit. Kuusamo anchors the southern part of the Kainuu outing geography many visitors use for Hossa, even thoug...
Managed by
Suomussalmi
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Location
Walk either direction between Laukkujärvi and Kokalmus. The adjoining Laukkujärvi Trail is often described clockwise and Kokalmuksen kierros counter-clockwise on their own official pages, but this connector simply bridges those networks.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Lake
Lake
Near Laukkujärvi the hiking loops use blue tree marks per Visit Suomussalmi and Luontoon.fi, while Kokalmus uses red marks on the round trail; expect to follow whichever colour matches the segment you have joined.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Run
Activity
Terrain & conditions
8.2 km
Distance
About 2–3 hours walking; faster if you jog easy sections as Trailrunning.fi suggests for Hossa day loops.
Est. Time
Dirt / Duckboards
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Kokalmus–Laukkujärvi trail"
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Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Suomussalmi, 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.