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Niskakoski Trail

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0.1 km

Route

P 1

Description

Luontoon.fi – Niskakoski polku+

Description

Niskakoski Trail is a very short loop of about 100 metres beside Niskakoski, the first rapids downstream from Lake Hossanjärvi on the Hossanjoki river in Suomussalmi. Metsähallitus lists the route on Luontoon.fi as Niskakoski polku together with other Hossa-area outdoor information. The path is essentially a riverside link between Niskakoski p-paikka and Niskakosken tulentekopaikka on Hossantie: you can park, walk the marked circle to the campfire and the rapids bank, and return. Visit Suomussalmi notes Niskakoski is about ten minutes from the Hossa Visitor Centre by road and describes marked access to the rapids banks, with campfire sites and lean-to shelters spaced along the upper Hossanjoki permit section. Nuotiopaikat.fi notes the Niskakosken nuotiopaikka sits on the east bank of Niskakoski, just east of Hossa National Park, which matches how our stop data clusters around the parking and fire ring. Trailrunning.fi’s guide to Hossa explains how the national park’s marked hiking network exceeds ninety kilometres with frequent rest places that typically combine a lean-to or wilderness hut, a fire spot, and a dry toilet—useful context for why Niskakoski works as a compact Hossanjoki access point before longer hikes. In winter the groomed ski route Hossan yrittäjien latu Kukkaron kierros crosses the same parking area on its circuit, so snow visitors may meet skiers while walkers use the riverbank loop. Paddlers following Hossa - Juntusranta vesiretkeilyreitti also stage landings in this neighbourhood, so it is common to see canoes and kayaks near the shore in summer. Because Niskakoski sits inside the Hossa angling permit area 5502, fishers need the permit and must respect the protection periods and minimum sizes the same visitor pages spell out for grayling and trout. Anyone not fishing can still enjoy the sound of the rapid and the picnic tables at Niskakosken tulentekopaikka—carry out litter and check local fire instructions before lighting a campfire. Dedicated YouTube searches did not surface a short overview clip that clearly names only this foot loop separate from broader Hossa marketing; a verified upload could be added later if one appears.

Length & route

The trail is about 100 metres as one compact loop between Niskakoski p-paikka and Niskakosken tulentekopaikka beside the Hossanjoki rapids. Treat it as an access path to the campfire and river viewing spots rather than a standalone day hike.

Getting there

Drive to Niskakoski p-paikka near the Hossanjoki rapids; Niskakosken tulentekopaikka sits along Hossantie a few dozen metres toward the river. Visit Suomussalmi notes Niskakoski is about ten minutes by road from the Hossa Visitor Centre along the upper fishing permit section, with marked paths down to the banks of successive rapids. Follow local road signs for Niskakoski rather than relying on informal tracks.

Good to know

Upper Hossanjoki fishing requires Hossa angling permit 5502; confirm the latest rules on eraluvat.fi or via Metsähallitus before you fish. Carry your own campfire supplies unless on-site notices say otherwise and leave no trace at Niskakosken tulentekopaikka. Dedicated YouTube searches did not return a verified trail-only overview video.

Managed by

Suomussalmi

Official Maintenance

GPX data from: © Metsähallitus, 2024

Trail info

Either direction on the short loop between Niskakoski p-paikka and Niskakosken tulentekopaikka works; follow the marked footpath along the bank.

Route direction

Recreation Area

River

Marked Route

Route Signs

Open / Good Condition

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

0.1 km

Distance

About 5–15 minutes on foot depending on photos, campfire setup, or river watching.

Est. Time

Dirt

Surface

Loop, Single Track

Route Type

Partial Shade

Shade

Light Traffic

Traffic

Location

65.41925°N, 29.55411°E

Parking coordinates

FinlandCountry

KainuuRegion

SuomussalmiCity

Hiking TrailsCategory

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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.

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