Kokalmuksen kierros is a shared mountain-biking and hiking trail in Hossa National Park that spends most of its distance beside clear, small lakes and forested shores in Suomussalmi. Metsähallitus describes it as mostly easy, level tread where hikers and cyclists use the same marked line, passing Muikkupuro, reindeer h...
Suomussalmi
Official Maintenance
Follow the red blazes; Visit Suomussalmi and independent trip reports both recommend hiking the loop counterclockwise for the easiest flow, but you can match your group’s pace either way as long as you yield on the shared tread.
Route direction
Red paint marks on trees.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Bike
Activity
Hike / Walk
Activity
12.9 km
Distance
Metsähallitus cites roughly four to five hours walking for those who savour every stop; on a mountain bike the moving time is shorter unless you linger at laavut.
Est. Time
Packed forest paths and lakeside tread with occasional boardwalk sections; sources highlight sandy Muikkupuro and rooty segments that demand caution when wet.
Surface
Loop, Wide Track
Route Type
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Our data was researched from Suomussalmi, 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.