Kantola loop
Route
Description
Kantola loop (Kantolan lenkki) is about 6.1 km of easy, marked hiking on the summit of Kivesvaara in Paltamo, Kainuu. The City of Paltamo describes it as the shortest and easiest of the Kivesvaara trails: a forest loop around the fell top, marked in red, suitable for fitness walking, with many bird boxes and lively son...
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Trail info
Either direction; follow red marks.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Red paint on trees along Kantolan lenkki.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Run
Activity
Terrain & conditions
6.1 km
Distance
About 1.5–2.5 hours on foot at an easy pace for 6 km.
Est. Time
Dirt
Surface
Loop, Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
Location
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CC BY-NDKamk Students, Julia Koch, Outdoors Kainuu
Our data was researched from Paltamo, 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.
Kantola loop6.1 km
Route
Description
Kantola loop (Kantolan lenkki) is about 6.1 km of easy, marked hiking on the summit of Kivesvaara in Paltamo, Kainuu. The City of Paltamo describes it as the shortest and easiest of the Kivesvaara trails: a forest loop around the fell top, marked in red, suitable for fitness walking, with many bird boxes and lively son...
Managed by
Trail info
Location
Either direction; follow red marks.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Red paint on trees along Kantolan lenkki.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Run
Activity
Terrain & conditions
6.1 km
Distance
About 1.5–2.5 hours on foot at an easy pace for 6 km.
Est. Time
Dirt
Surface
Loop, Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Kantola loop"
Share a photo from a recent trip
Answers to your questions
CC BY-NDKamk Students, Julia Koch, Outdoors Kainuu
Our data was researched from Paltamo, 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.