Louhos round trail
Route
Description
Louhoksen kierros is about 6.7 km of marked hiking on Kivesvaara in Paltamo, on the edge of lake Oulujärvi country and the Kainuu fells. For closures, grooming in winter, fire rules at the kota, and the most detailed step-by-step of Pahalouhos and the junctions toward Vaarainjoki and Yölinnunkuru, start with the City o...
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Trail info
The municipality recommends walking the Louhoksen kierros from left to right so the most demanding slopes are downhill on the return leg toward the quarry descent.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
River
River
Winter Maintenance
Winter Maintenance
Yellow markings on the Louhoksen kierros line; green markings on a section after the Pahalouhos rest point.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Bike
Activity
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
6.7 km
Distance
Allow about 2–3 hours on foot for roughly 6.7 km including the steep Pahalouhos sections and photo stops.
Est. Time
Dirt / Gravel
Surface
Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
Location
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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.
Louhos round trail6.7 km
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Description
Louhoksen kierros is about 6.7 km of marked hiking on Kivesvaara in Paltamo, on the edge of lake Oulujärvi country and the Kainuu fells. For closures, grooming in winter, fire rules at the kota, and the most detailed step-by-step of Pahalouhos and the junctions toward Vaarainjoki and Yölinnunkuru, start with the City o...
Managed by
Trail info
Location
The municipality recommends walking the Louhoksen kierros from left to right so the most demanding slopes are downhill on the return leg toward the quarry descent.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
River
River
Winter Maintenance
Winter Maintenance
Yellow markings on the Louhoksen kierros line; green markings on a section after the Pahalouhos rest point.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Bike
Activity
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
6.7 km
Distance
Allow about 2–3 hours on foot for roughly 6.7 km including the steep Pahalouhos sections and photo stops.
Est. Time
Dirt / Gravel
Surface
Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Louhos round trail"
Share a photo from a recent trip
Answers to your questions
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.