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Pyssykulju loop

—•Hiking Trails

4.1 km

Route

P 1

Description

City of Puolanka – Outdoor recreation and trails+

Description

Pyssykulju loop is about 4.1 km of circular hiking in Puolanka, Kainuu, on the forested slope above Pyssylampi near the Honkavaara outdoor area. The City of Puolanka lists it as Pyssykuljun reitti, about 4 km, aimed at reasonably fit walkers because of elevation change and steep climbs, while still working as a family day outing for school-age children if the group is used to hills. Paljakka’s hiking pages describe the wider Paljakka–Puolanka vaara landscape and how short, marked local trails sit beside the national-park destinations—useful background when you are planning several walks in the same trip. You start from the Pyssylampi shore end of the loop: Pyssylammen puolikota sits at the trailhead cluster with firewood storage and Pyssylampi polttopuus.-kuivak. close by, and the loop climbs through pine forest and mixed forest before returning to the shore. About 4 km into the circuit you pass Pyssylammen puolikota again at the western kota above the pond—handy as a lunch stop. Vehicle access is via Pyssykuljun parkkipaikka downhill from the route line; walk up to the kota and lake facilities to begin. The trail stitches into larger networks at the same trailhead. UKK Trail – Puolanka section passes Pyssylampi on its long Kainuu crossing, and UKK Trail – Puolanka centre link (Honkavaara) branches toward Honkavaara’s sports venues. Pyssylammen ympyrälenkki is the maintained ski loop that shares the shoreline—remember it is groomed track in winter. For winter fat-biking and dog skiing rules on the Pyssylampi loop itself, the City of Puolanka publishes separate shared-trail guidance for Honkavaara, including direction of travel for bikes and dog-track etiquette. Many visitors combine a short Puolanka walk with Hepokönkäs waterfall and its geological nature trail a short drive away toward Paljakka; the City of Puolanka describes that cascade and access on the same outdoor pages.

Length & route

The trail is about 4.1 km as one loop around Pyssylampi and the adjoining forested slope. The municipality lists the same route as roughly 4 km under the name Pyssykuljun reitti. Expect noticeable ups and downs on a short distance—plan more time if you are not used to steep forest climbs.

Getting there

The City of Puolanka gives the trailhead address for Pyssykuljun reitti as Hyrynsalmentie 26, 89200 Puolanka, with a laavu and swimming place at the start. Park at Pyssykuljun parkkipaikka and walk up to Pyssylampi and Pyssylammen puolikota to join the loop.

Good to know

Winter multi-use on groomed loops near Pyssylampi is regulated on municipal pages: Pyssylammen lenkki may operate as a dog ski track, and mountain biking is allowed only on specified segments and with a clockwise direction on round routes—or as out-and-back where posted. Re-grooming can soften fresh tracks; the city asks bikers to wait until the lane firms up. No YouTube result met the trail-overview quality bar for this exact Pyssykuljun loop title search.

Managed by

Puolanka

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Walk the loop in either direction unless winter shared-trail rules on the adjacent Pyssylammen ympyrälenkki require clockwise cycling or out-and-back use.

Route direction

Open / Good Condition

City of Puolanka – Honkavaara ski trails shared use

Activities allowed

Bike

Activity

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

4.1 km

Distance

Typically about 1.5–2.5 hours for fit adults on this hilly 4.1 km loop, longer with children or in wet, slippery conditions.

Est. Time

Dirt

Surface

Loop, Single Track

Route Type

Partial Shade

Shade

Light Traffic

Traffic

Location

64.85273°N, 27.83335°E

Parking coordinates

FinlandCountry

KainuuRegion

PuolankaCity

Hiking TrailsCategory

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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.

Finland Kainuu Puolanka Hiking TrailsPyssykulju loop

Pyssykulju loop4.1 km

Route

P 1

Parking 1

0.0 km|Free

Pyssykuljun parkkipaikka

0.0 km|Free

Free Parking

Pyssylampi polttopuus.-kuivak.

0.0 km|Free

Outdoor Toilets

Pyssylammen puolikota

4.1 km|Free

Wilderness HutsPyssylampi puolikota is a laavu located along the UKK route and the Pyssykulju loop.

Description

City of Puolanka – Outdoor recreation and trails+

Description

Length & route

Getting there

Good to know

Managed by

Puolanka

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Location

Walk the loop in either direction unless winter shared-trail rules on the adjacent Pyssylammen ympyrälenkki require clockwise cycling or out-and-back use.

Route direction

Open / Good Condition

City of Puolanka – Honkavaara ski trails shared use

Location

64.85273°N, 27.83335°E

Parking coordinates

FinlandCountry

KainuuRegion

PuolankaCity

Hiking TrailsCategory

Activities allowed

Bike

Activity

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

4.1 km

Distance

Typically about 1.5–2.5 hours for fit adults on this hilly 4.1 km loop, longer with children or in wet, slippery conditions.

Est. Time

Dirt

Surface

Loop, Single Track

Route Type

Partial Shade

Shade

Light Traffic

Traffic

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Finland Kainuu Puolanka Hiking TrailsPyssykulju loop