Muhos Hiking Trails

Emperor's Trail (Keisarinkierros) is a 21.3 km loop hike in Rokua National Park within Rokua UNESCO Global Geopark. Muhos lies in Kainuu, and the Rokua–Utajärvi–Vaala geopark landscape spreads across northern Ostrobothnia. For route facts and rules from the national park authority, start with the Keisarinkierros Trail page on Luontoon.fi(1). Rokua Geopark(2) explains the UNESCO geopark setting and arrival ideas for the wider area. Rokua Health & Spa(4) notes on its hiking pages that the loop passes the spa hotel, so you can begin near Rokuan kylpylä and the service cluster on Kuntoraitti. In the Woods, Dear(3) describes the loop as a trail run and day hike, including markings, rest buildings, and how busy the paths can feel in summer. The trail is a full-day or overnight loop. From the northern service area you soon reach Opastuskeskus Supan kota and Hiihtostadionin laavu, then swing toward Rokuanjärvi with Rokuanjärvi kota, Rokuanjärven kota, and Rokuanjärvi käymälä. Around 10 km in, the Pookivaara–Pitkäjärvi area brings together Pitkäjärvi puolikota, Pitkäjärvi esteetön huussi, Pookin paussi päivätupa, Pookin pirtti vuokratupa, Palovartijan autiotupa, and Pookivaaran kuivakäymälä; Pookin paikoitusalue offers parking slightly off the main ring. Farther on, Saarinen pysäköintialue, Saarinen kota, Saarisen kota, and Saarinen kompostikäymälä sit between forested shores. Toward the north–south hotel link you pass Kirvesjärvi kota, Kirvesjärven kota, and Kirvesjärvi kuivakäymälä, then close the loop via Lianjärvi päivätupa and Lianjärvi, käymälä-liiteri near clear-water ponds. Highlights named in park and geopark material include Syvyydenkaivo kettle and the Pookivaara lookout tower area; expect pine heath, lichen carpets, sandier tread, and occasional built sections near services. The same path network links to shorter local routes and to the wider Oulujokilaakson Tervareitistö Muhos-Rokua long-distance connection where it overlaps the geopark. Harjunpolku and Tervareitistö Rokualla share segments near the spa and Lianjärvi. Pookinpolku focuses on the Pookivaara–Pitkäjärvi sights if you want a shorter visit.