Lynx Tour
Route
Description
Ilveskierros—the Lynx Tour—is a day hike in the Paljakka holiday area in Puolanka, Kainuu. The trail is about 12 km and skirts the edge of the Paljakka Strict Nature Reserve, passing old-growth forest, the Louhenjoki river valley, and the Pirunkirkko protected forest with the Louhenjoki rock gorge. For the fullest t...
Managed by
Puolanka
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Nature Reserve
Area
Yellow paint markers for Ilveskierros where described; follow the latest on-site marking.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Puolangan kameraseura – Paljakan seudun polutActivities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
12 km
Distance
About 4–6 hours in hilly terrain with breaks.
Est. Time
Forest path with roots and rock, short duckboard sections in wet places; steeper rocky steps near Pirunkirkko.
Surface
Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
Location
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CC BY-NDJoona Penttilä,, Outdoors Kainuu
Our data was researched from Puolanka, 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.
Lynx Tour12 km
Route
Description
Ilveskierros—the Lynx Tour—is a day hike in the Paljakka holiday area in Puolanka, Kainuu. The trail is about 12 km and skirts the edge of the Paljakka Strict Nature Reserve, passing old-growth forest, the Louhenjoki river valley, and the Pirunkirkko protected forest with the Louhenjoki rock gorge. For the fullest t...
Managed by
Puolanka
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Location
Nature Reserve
Area
Yellow paint markers for Ilveskierros where described; follow the latest on-site marking.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Puolangan kameraseura – Paljakan seudun polutActivities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
12 km
Distance
About 4–6 hours in hilly terrain with breaks.
Est. Time
Forest path with roots and rock, short duckboard sections in wet places; steeper rocky steps near Pirunkirkko.
Surface
Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Lynx Tour"
Share a photo from a recent trip
Answers to your questions
CC BY-NDJoona Penttilä,, Outdoors Kainuu
Our data was researched from Puolanka, 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.