Leveänkoski parking to Pystynkoski trail
Route
Description
This walk is about 1.2 km point-to-point along Hossanjoki in Suomussalmi, Kainuu, between the Leveänkoski parking area and Pystynkosken laavu. The river lies in the Hossa area: Visit Suomussalmi’s water excursions in Hossa page outlines how Kuusikoski, Kaivoskoski, and Leveänkoski form a roughly 800 m rapid chain wi...
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Suomussalmi
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Trail info
One-way downstream along the river from Leveänkoski parking toward Pystynkosken laavu; return the same way or link to other signed paths at Leveänkoski.
Route direction
Marked Route
Route Signs
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
1.2 km
Distance
About 20–35 minutes one way at an easy pace; allow longer if you stop at the shelters or watch the rapids.
Est. Time
Riverbank forest path; rooty and uneven ground likely in places; may be muddy after rain.
Surface
Point-to-Point
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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.
Leveänkoski parking to Pystynkoski trail1.2 km
Route
Description
This walk is about 1.2 km point-to-point along Hossanjoki in Suomussalmi, Kainuu, between the Leveänkoski parking area and Pystynkosken laavu. The river lies in the Hossa area: Visit Suomussalmi’s water excursions in Hossa page outlines how Kuusikoski, Kaivoskoski, and Leveänkoski form a roughly 800 m rapid chain wi...
Managed by
Suomussalmi
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Location
One-way downstream along the river from Leveänkoski parking toward Pystynkosken laavu; return the same way or link to other signed paths at Leveänkoski.
Route direction
Marked Route
Route Signs
Location
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
1.2 km
Distance
About 20–35 minutes one way at an easy pace; allow longer if you stop at the shelters or watch the rapids.
Est. Time
Riverbank forest path; rooty and uneven ground likely in places; may be muddy after rain.
Surface
Point-to-Point
Route Type
Rate & Review
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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.