Emperor's Trail (Keisarinkierros)
Route
Description
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...
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Trail info
Loop; walk either clockwise or counter-clockwise. Common starts include the spa and Pitkäjärvi; direction choice affects which sights fall early in the day.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
white
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Run
Activity
Terrain & conditions
21.3 km
Distance
About one long summer day on foot for fit hikers, or 1–2 days with overnight stops; Rokua Health & Spa describes thaw-season travel times in that range on its hiking pages. No winter maintenance.
Est. Time
Mixed forest paths with sand and heath tread; some gravel or paved links near Rokua Health & Spa and shared multi-use connectors.
Surface
Loop, Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Moderate Traffic
Traffic
Location
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Our data was researched from Utajärvi, 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.
Emperor's Trail (Keisarinkierros)21.3 km
Route
Description
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...
Managed by
Trail info
Location
Loop; walk either clockwise or counter-clockwise. Common starts include the spa and Pitkäjärvi; direction choice affects which sights fall early in the day.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
white
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Run
Activity
Terrain & conditions
21.3 km
Distance
About one long summer day on foot for fit hikers, or 1–2 days with overnight stops; Rokua Health & Spa describes thaw-season travel times in that range on its hiking pages. No winter maintenance.
Est. Time
Mixed forest paths with sand and heath tread; some gravel or paved links near Rokua Health & Spa and shared multi-use connectors.
Surface
Loop, Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Moderate Traffic
Traffic
Explore nearby
Rate & Review
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Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Utajärvi, 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.