Paljakka section of the UKK Trail
Route
Description
The Paljakka section of the UKK Trail is about 11.1 km one way in Puolanka, Kainuu, between the Pirunkirkko trailheads and the Paljakka holiday resort. The City of Puolanka collects Pirunkirkko, Paljakka resort loops, and wider UKK access notes on its outdoor recreation hub. UKK (officially UKK-retkeilyreitti) is Fi...
Managed by
Puolanka
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Point-to-point along the mapped 11.1 km UKK segment; you can walk it either direction between Pirunkirkko and the resort.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
River
River
Blue paint blazes are reported on Puolanka UKK sections, with visibility varying by maintenance.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Jalkaisin – Vaelluksella Suomen poikki, osa 6Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
11.1 km
Distance
About three to five hours one way depending on pace, breaks at Pirunkirkko päivätupa or Rakennusjärven kota, and time in the resort.
Est. Time
Forest path with duckboards and small bridges on the Pirunkirkko approaches; mixed resort access tracks and boreal forest between Rakennusjärvi and Paljakka services.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
Location
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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.
Paljakka section of the UKK Trail11.1 km
Route
Description
The Paljakka section of the UKK Trail is about 11.1 km one way in Puolanka, Kainuu, between the Pirunkirkko trailheads and the Paljakka holiday resort. The City of Puolanka collects Pirunkirkko, Paljakka resort loops, and wider UKK access notes on its outdoor recreation hub. UKK (officially UKK-retkeilyreitti) is Fi...
Managed by
Puolanka
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Location
Point-to-point along the mapped 11.1 km UKK segment; you can walk it either direction between Pirunkirkko and the resort.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
River
River
Blue paint blazes are reported on Puolanka UKK sections, with visibility varying by maintenance.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Jalkaisin – Vaelluksella Suomen poikki, osa 6Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
11.1 km
Distance
About three to five hours one way depending on pace, breaks at Pirunkirkko päivätupa or Rakennusjärven kota, and time in the resort.
Est. Time
Forest path with duckboards and small bridges on the Pirunkirkko approaches; mixed resort access tracks and boreal forest between Rakennusjärvi and Paljakka services.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
Rate & Review
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Share a photo from a recent trip
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.