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Mustikkavaara Hill Trail

—•Hiking Trails

3.2 km

Route

P 1

Description

City of Puolanka – Liikuntaa luonnossa+

Description

Mustikkavaara Hill Trail is a short forest loop of about 3.2 km in Puolanka in the Kainuu region. The City of Puolanka lists the same walk at about 3.4 km on its Liikuntaa luonnossa outdoor pages and describes it starting beside the kirkonkylä camping area, climbing onto Mustikkavaara hill for wide views over the surrounding uplands. Kainuun Liikunta publishes a printable map for the trail as a PDF, which is useful if you want a paper copy alongside the overview here. The loop begins in the immediate vicinity of Puolanka Camping and Puolanka Camping Parking, so you can combine a campsite stay with a morning or evening lap on the hill. Along the way the trail passes the sports-field cluster where Puolangan kuntoportaat outdoor fitness stairs sit on Kiiskilänkatu—handy if you want to add a stair workout after your walk; the summer outdoor facilities page lists that address. In winter the same corner of town ties into lit ski and exercise tracks: Urheilukentän latu Puolanka and Urheilukentän pururata share the area near the camping parking, and Yhdyslatu Honkavaara-Puolankajärvi-Urheilukenttä runs close by—use the municipality’s winter trail service for current grooming. Terrain is typical Kainuu forest and hillcrest: expect roots and natural tread under mixed woodland, a clear climb toward the open summit of Mustikkavaara, and quieter forest between. Allow time to enjoy the lookout; the round trip is short enough for families and casual hikers but still includes real elevation gain for the district.

Length & route

The trail is about 3.2 km as a closed loop through forest and over the summit of Mustikkavaara. The City of Puolanka rounds the distance to about 3.4 km on its Liikuntaa luonnossa listing; treat the figure here as the measured loop length for planning. Kainuun Liikunta’s PDF map shows the same route geometry for field use.

Getting there

The City of Puolanka gives the trailhead address as Vihajärventie 8, 89200 Puolanka, beside the kirkonkylä camping area. Drivers can use Puolanka Camping Parking on our map for a nearby lay-by with walking access to the loop start. The fitness stairs at Puolangan kuntoportaat use Kiiskilänkatu 11, 89200 Puolanka, if you approach the sports-field corner from town. Confirm any seasonal road or parking changes on the Liikuntaa luonnossa pages before you travel.

Good to know

This is a compact day hike; carry water in warm weather and expect natural tread. For closures, events, and winter trail links to the sports-field ski network, rely on the City of Puolanka Liikuntaa luonnossa updates. The Kainuun Liikunta PDF remains a practical backup if you want a printed map.

Managed by

Puolanka

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Recreation Area

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

3.2 km

Distance

about 1–1.5 hours

Est. Time

Dirt

Surface

Loop, Single Track

Route Type

Partial Shade

Shade

Light Traffic

Traffic

Location

64.86687°N, 27.64657°E

Parking coordinates

FinlandCountry

KainuuRegion

PuolankaCity

Hiking TrailsCategory

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Answers to your questions

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.

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