Alakoski trail
Route
Description
Alakoski trail is about 1.5 km of marked path along Hossanjoki between the Kuikankoski and Alakoski rapids in Suomussalmi, Kainuu. Visit Suomussalmi’s Hossanjoki pages are the best regional briefing on marked paths to the rapid banks, campfire places, lean-tos, and how the Hossa angling permit sector ends downstream of...
Managed by
Suomussalmi
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Typically walked downstream from Kuikankoski parking toward Alakoski; you can return along the same path for a shuttle or retrieve a car at the far end.
Route direction
Marked Route
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
1.5 km
Distance
About 25–40 minutes one way at an easy riverside pace, longer if you stop at Kuikankosken laavu or Alakoski kota.
Est. Time
Dirt
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Moderate Traffic
Traffic
Location
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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.
Alakoski trail1.5 km
Route
Description
Alakoski trail is about 1.5 km of marked path along Hossanjoki between the Kuikankoski and Alakoski rapids in Suomussalmi, Kainuu. Visit Suomussalmi’s Hossanjoki pages are the best regional briefing on marked paths to the rapid banks, campfire places, lean-tos, and how the Hossa angling permit sector ends downstream of...
Managed by
Suomussalmi
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Location
Typically walked downstream from Kuikankoski parking toward Alakoski; you can return along the same path for a shuttle or retrieve a car at the far end.
Route direction
Marked Route
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
1.5 km
Distance
About 25–40 minutes one way at an easy riverside pace, longer if you stop at Kuikankosken laavu or Alakoski kota.
Est. Time
Dirt
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Moderate Traffic
Traffic
Rate & Review
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Share a photo from a recent trip
Answers to your questions
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.