Kouvola Map

The location includes a break, a fireplace, a pier, a composting toilet and a firewood canopy.

For up-to-date route information from Metsähallitus, start with the Mäntyharju–Repovesi route page on Luontoon.fi(1). The trail is about 12.6 km and forms part of the Reporeitti corridor on the Kouvola side of Repovesi National Park: north Repovesi outdoor routes share alignment from Mäntyharju as far as the Ukkolammentie guidance point, then the eastern branch continues past Pitkälampi toward the national park(2). Visit Mäntyharju presents the same award-winning hiking and mountain bike network from town toward Repovesi, with Kisala near the railway as a common start on the long haul and lean-tos roughly every 10 km on the full line(3). Kouvola lies in Kymenlaakso. On this segment you move through forest and lake terrain toward the Repovesi massif. About 2.3 km from the start you pass Vuorentaustan maja, a rest cabin with a stove and bunks in a strong viewpoint setting. Soon after, Pitkälammen taukopaikka. Tulisijalla varustettu tupa, polttopuut ja WC offers a day-use cabin with a stove, firewood and dry toilet beside Pitkälampi; the City of Kouvola describes views west from this shelter and year-round access(2). Etureppu Outdoors describes reaching Pitkälammen taukopaikka on a multi-day Repovesi–Mäntyharju hike and notes paint marks on trees and signposts at junctions along the way(5). Retkipaikka’s ride along the full Mäntyharju–Repovesi mountain bike corridor gives a practical sense of how surface and spacing between shelters change from prepared sections near Mäntyharju to rougher forest and gravel further south—useful background whether you walk or ride this Kouvola slice(4). The same geometry meets RepoTour, the long mountain bike circuit through Repovesi, near Vuorentaustan maja—handy if you combine hiking or biking with stops elsewhere in the park. For the full walking line from Mäntyharju town, follow Retkeilyreitti Mäntyharju-Repovesi (Mäntyharju) on our site; Repoveden reitit covers the main trail network inside the national park. Check Luontoon.fi and the City of Kouvola for the latest on conditions and any temporary closures before you set out(1)(2).

The City of Kouvola lists this easy, association-maintained path on Kokkokallio hill beside the Verla mill museum area, including the three-metre pothole with an roughly eighty-centimetre opening, porphyritic rapakivi with feldspar and quartz phenocrysts, and how the famous Verla rock paintings lie on the far side of Verlankoski as part of the regional panel that ranks among the country’s standout prehistoric figures(1). Visit Kouvola frames the same ground as part of the UNESCO Verla groundwood and board mill setting, where marked walks complement museum visits(4). Luontopolkumies’ walk report on Retkipaikka adds practical colour: museum parking on Verlantie 295, an illustrated sign and map at the car park, the first stretch on Kantokoskentie along Lake Uitelmus, blue paint and ribbon markers, spring mud that rewards sturdier footwear, roughly sixty metres of gentle cumulative ascent, some ambiguous marking near open rock where GPS helped relocate the pothole, on the order of ten fixed nature boards, a summit junction where either direction works, no campfire sites, and a suggested detour toward Verlan metsäpolku for a second short loop another time(2). Tervarumpu summarises the trail as village-association maintained, ring-shaped, easy, and worth watching slick rapakivi after rain(3). The trail is about 2.2 km on our map in Verla, Kouvola, in Kymenlaakso—an easy add-on to the mill museum and the riverside rock-art viewing terrace across Verlankoski. From the parking edge you can read how the roughly six-metre-wide painting may include eight elk, three human figures, and chevron motifs dated to about seven thousand years ago; the city describes upper elk outlines as nearly lost while lower figures remain recognisable with binoculars from the broad viewpoint(1)(2). On the hill itself, interpretation boards introduce local species and garden escapes such as wayfaring tree and red chokeberry. Optional extensions on our map include the nearby hiking line Verlan Kokkokallion luontopolku and, for paddlers, the Verla-Voikkaa reitti and Suolajärvi-Verla reitti kayak lines; Verla-Voikkaa reitti passes Puolakankosken virtakalastusalue partway along the waterway in our data. Expect pine-dominated forest, short steeper pitches with a wooden step section, open rapakivi shelves, and patches that stay wet in spring; pack traction and patience if you explore the blue-marked spur toward the pothole when tape is thin(2)(3). There is no maintained campfire infrastructure on the trail itself(1)(2).

For forest fire warnings, access changes, and other operational updates for Repovesi National Park, check Luontoon.fi(1)—Metsähallitus is the managing authority. Visit Kouvola(2) describes how the best-known day loops—such as Ketunlenkki from Lapinsalmi, Korpinkierros around Olhavanlampi, and the long Kaakkurinkierros—fit together around the lakes and cliffs. Repovesi Park Rangers(3) explains orange trail markings, firewood at official campfire sites, and why you must stay outside the blue-and-white marked Defence Force warning zone on the park’s east side. Reissukuume’s on-the-ground report on Ketunlenkki gives a feel for Lapinsalmi, the suspension bridge, and seasonal use of hand-powered Ketunlossi in busy weeks(4). The trail is about 42.7 km along this route line in Kouvola, Kymenlaakso—an elongated path through the national park’s trail network rather than a single named brochure loop. Official writing often highlights shorter rings (for example Kaakkurinkierros at roughly 26 km)(2)(5); use our distance as the line for this route and plan extra time because of stairs, duckboards, and repeated climbs. The route is not a closed loop on the map. From the Karhulahti shore at the north-western end you soon pass canoe landings, Karhulahti Grillikota 2, Karhulahti vuokrakota, and Karhulahti tulentekopaikka—handy if you arrive by water or want a kota before heading inland. The same segment links tightly with Korpinkierros Kouvola: Olhavanlampi laituri, Olhava laavu, Olhavan laavu, Olhava kaivo, and Olhava tulentekopaikka sit below the Olhava cliffs, a major rock-climbing and raven-country viewpoint before the trail turns back toward Lapinsalmi. Around 6.5–10 km the line crosses the busy Lapinsalmi arrival area: Repoveden Lapinsalmen kota, several Lapinsalmi campfire sites and jetties, and multiple Lapinsalmi pääalueet—this is the main car park cluster for Ketunlenkki and many longer hikes. Further on, Määkijänsalmi Ketunlossi is the hand-pulled raft crossing familiar from shorter tours (ice-free season only)(2)(3). Mid-route, Kapiavesi tulentekopaikka, Mustavuori kanoottilaituri, and Katajajärvi tulentekopaikka lead up to Mustalamminvuoren näkötorni and Mustavuori vuokrakota for views over forest and small lakes. Valkjärvi varausleiritupa, Valkjärvi vuokrakota, and Määkijä vuokrakota add reservable shelter options before Kuutinkanava grillikatos, Kuutinkanava laivalaituri, and related landings. Sukeltajaniemi tulentekopaikka and Repoveden Kirnukankaan laavu mark the northern swing; Saarijärvi paikoitusalue and Tolosentalo, vuokratupa ja huoltorakennus mark the park maintenance yard near Saarijärvi. The southern approach finishes through Tervajärvi pysäköintialue and Lojukoski vuokrakota with Lojukoski tulentekopaikka and Lojukoski kanottilaituri on the rapids. Where the geometry touches shared tracks, you intersect shorter hiking options on Korpinkierros Kouvola and the summer mountain-bike network Repoveden maastopyöräilyreitit around the same landings—carry a map so you follow the hiking line you intend. The long Luontoon.fi route toward Mäntyharju shows how Repovesi links north into wider trekking(5).

Kalalampi nature trail is an easy loop of about 2.6 km around a small forest lake in Lehtomäki, Kouvola, in Kymenlaakso. City of Kouvola publishes the feature-specific description, reopening notes after boardwalk renovation, and practical reminders about campfires and winter access(1). The same trail is listed on Luontoon.fi for nationwide outdoor planning(2). Koirankanssareissussa walks through the rebuilt route from the Verkkokatu parking perspective and spells out how a longer wander can include Vennanlampi and Lehtomäen koirapolku(3). Kalalampi and the surrounding mixed forest with mire pockets form a surprisingly rich pocket of habitat amid housing. The trail runs almost entirely on boardwalks and surfaced tread, with fishing access, a small swimming place on the east shore, picnic tables there, and rest spots around the water. Campfire sites sit on both the east and west sides of the lake; bring your own firewood or charcoal because City of Kouvola does not stock the rings(1). In summer the clear water invites a quick swim, and the shoreline glacial erratic—sometimes called a hiidenkivi—is an easy geology stop-off(1). Birdwatchers regularly note species from smew and goshawk to whooper swan and treecreeper along the fringes(1). The route on our map begins near Lehtomäen urheilupuiston ulkokuntoilupiste, the same recreation hub that ties into longer outings on Pyöräilyreitti Kouvola-Valkeala, Urheilukeskuksen latu Kouvola, Latu Jokela-Kouvola, and related fitness trails when you want to stack another activity after the lake loop.

For the municipal description of the streamside path, wildlife, and boardwalks, start with the City of Kouvola’s Myllypuro Nature Trail page(1). Pilvi Leinonen’s Retkipaikka report from 2022 describes parking at the old Kiehuva school, the blue-marked line along Myllypuro, and pacing the route in well under an hour with stops(2). After a major renovation finished by 2021, Keskilaakso reported the trail as easy walking, with renewed bridges and gravel surfacing on the main line, while a rougher hoggable side still offers roots and old-forest character for a round-trip option(3). Myllypuro Nature Trail is about 2 km of walking in Kiehuva, Kouvola, in the Kymenlaakso region. It follows Myllypuro, where clayey banks tint the water; nearly all of the walk lies in the Myllypuro nature reserve(4). The mature forest holds plenty of deadwood and a varied bird community, and moose, roe deer, badger, otter, and fox occur in the area(1). In spring the ground layer can be bright with wood anemones, liverleaf, and other spring flowers(1)(2). Information boards, duckboards, and bridges line the route. At the old mill site a weir still records water flow(1). The terrain is easily damaged, so staying on the marked path matters; some sections are awkward underfoot because of roots(1). Occasional road noise from the nearby highway reaches the valley(2). The route is marked in blue(2). There is no campfire site on this trail(2). The mapped hiking route shares a short alignment with Pyöräilyreitti Kouvola-Myllykoski, a longer cycling connection toward Myllykoski. Soutu-/melontareitti Myllykoski-Alakylä passes the river corridor nearby if you combine walking with paddling elsewhere in the area.

For river safety, Natura boundaries, and which parts of the path network are designed for barrier-free use, the City of Kouvola’s dedicated trail page is the place to check(1). Luontopolkumies’ walk-through on Retkipaikka fills in the feel of the Kymijoki shore, the Ahkoja stream banks, trench crossings, and the small riverside lean-to(2). Länsi-Kymen Kulttuuritie’s nature pages summarise bird and mammal sightings, fly-fishers along Kymijoki, and why the current off Pioneeripuisto is treated as unsuitable for swimming(3). The trail is about 2.8 km on our map as one marked loop in Koria, Kouvola, on the west bank of Kymijoki in Kymenlaakso. Published trip notes often quote about 3.4 km because they include walking from the Pioneerinkatu 1 car park to the marked loop and back(2). Pioneerimetsä is a mostly wooded former garrison area: training use ended in 1994, and you still see trench lines, a steel arch bridge brought from Russia during the war, and red-brick buildings from the old barracks era near the 2019 housing fair blocks(1)(2). The loop starts from the Kouluaukio fringe: a broad, gravelled opening leads toward Kymijoki. After a few hundred metres you reach the riverbank cluster with a small lean-to, a campfire place, and information boards that use a flying squirrel as the “guide” character along the route(2). The path then follows the river embankment—sometimes right at the water—before turning into Ahkoja’s lush floodplain forest; part of that shoreline is strictly protected, and rentukoita (globeflowers) are part of the show on the stream margins(1)(3). Bridges carry the trail across Ahkoja twice on the eastern leg; the bank edge can sit well above the stream before the path drops to the water(2). The return leg uses wider sandy tracks and passes through old trench earthworks just before closing the circle(2). Along the loop, our map passes near Pioneeripuiston pallokenttä around one kilometre into the walk and Korian Pesäpallokenttä a little farther—sports-field edges on the Väinö Vainiontie side rather than destinations in themselves. If you link this outing with longer trips, Kymijoen ulkoilureitti runs nearby along the river; Pyöräilyreitti Kouvola-Koria is the practical bike connector; paddlers on Myllykoski-Alakylä or the shorter Koria–Alakylä paddling line share stops such as Alakylän laavu on the water network; in winter the marked ski connector Kuntotöyry-Nauha yhdyslatu crosses the same ribbon of ground farther along the circuit.

The Kammarmäki Nature Trail is about 4.6 km as a loop on forest paths and rocky knolls east of Kouvola in Kymenlaakso, near the boundary with Hamina, in the Saaramaa village area. The City of Kouvola describes it as a back-country–style day hike that crosses part of the Saaramaa nature reserve: steep climbs use fixed helper ropes, and the highest ground between Vuorilampi and Sammakkolampi gives open views over the ponds; moose sometimes show in the forest(1). For the latest on the route and any local notices, the City of Kouvola’s Kammarmäen retkeilyreitti page is the right place to check(1). The trail is marked in blue along its whole length, with signposts and arrow markers at junctions(2)(3). Terrain varies from dry pine heaths to spruce hollows and lichen-covered bedrock; short stream crossings use simple plank or riuku bridges where the ground is wet(2). There are no maintained campfire sites or other service buildings along the loop itself, so pack food and drinks from home; allow time to linger on the rock above Vuorilampi if you want a snack stop with a view(3). In early spring and after rain, stretches stay muddy—sturdy, waterproof footwear with ankle support is a practical choice(2). From roughly Midsummer through autumn, Saaramaa village association and Teatteriryhmä Kimara maintain poem boards along the path, mostly Eino Leino verses on flower-themed backgrounds, which Kouvolan Sanomat covered when the installation was renewed(4). Luontopolkumies on Retkipaikka has a detailed report on parking, bridges, and spring conditions(2). Maija Mehto on Retkipaikka writes about the quiet forest between the ponds, bird sounds, and how long a leisurely circuit can take(3).

The trail is about 3.5 km through Heisanharju in northern Kouvola, on the Heisanharju nature reserve between the small lakes of Vähä-Luotojärvi, Iso Luotojärvi, Heisanjärvi, and Kelesjärvi. For closures, dogs, and staying on marked paths in the reserve, start with the City of Kouvola’s Heisanharju hiking trail page(1). Visit Kouvola lists the Jaala-area trailhead address for drivers(2). Metsähallitus publishes the wider Jaala–Heisanharju recreation area on Luontoon.fi with maps and route context for the same landscape(4). Ice-age ridges here are nationally valued; the area is often called “Kymenlaakso’s Punkaharju” for its long forested eskers and clear lake views(1). The tread is mostly dry pine heath and needle paths with gentle ups and downs—easy going for families, though junctions and map updates have shifted over time; Luontopolkumies describes yellow paint marks and newer blue-and-yellow posts on updated lines, and notes where extra care with a map helps(3). About 3.4 km along the route you reach Heisanharjun taukopaikka, the main rest area on this line: Luontopolkumies reports a kota, woodshed, dry toilet, tables, a reservable kota, and a swimming jetty suited to summer dips, with several sandy beaches nearby along the lakes(3). The Heisanharju nature reserve page explains how Kouvola maintains trail structures while most of the land stays near-natural, and summarises the 2011 reserve decision and permitted uses(5). Day-to-day trail care and event information are handled by Jaalan Jaloiset ry; the City of Kouvola links to their pages for practical detail(1). On the reserve, everyman’s rights do not apply in full: move on marked trails, leave wildlife and plants undisturbed, and keep dogs on leash(1)(5).

For Mielakka Bikepark orientation, downhill and lift-served summer services, and the latest notices from the destination, start from the Visit Kouvola Mielakka Bikepark page(1). The City of Kouvola publishes wider cycling maps and network background on its outdoor cycling pages(2). Visit Kouvola and the Mielakan Rinnekeskus card both underline that Mielakka is not operating during the 2025–2026 winter season while the City of Kouvola looks for a new operating partner—check the city’s website and social channels before you travel for year-specific access, rentals, and events(1)(2). The trail is about 5.7 km as a loop around Mielakka hill beside Kouvola centre in Kymenlaakso. From the Mielakka sports corner you are quickly among tennis and archery facilities, then into forest paths that swing past Kouvolan Vuorimunkin hiekkakenttä before closing back toward Mielakan rinnekeskus. The same corridor overlaps in places with Mielakan kuntorata and Mielakan latu near the early climbing tracks, and near the north end you can extend onto Latu Mielakka-Pappikallio or Kuntorata Mielakka-Pappikallio if you want a longer day on the same hill network. A route listing on Jälki.fi for Mielakan kierros—aligned with this distance and start coordinates—describes roughly 99 m of ascent per lap, a mix of lit fitness-path riding at the beginning and narrower forest tread with roots and small natural obstacles, a footbridge over a deeper ditch plus a second crossing along the bottom, and yellow-style tape, arrow, and paint markings on the ground(3). It also reminds riders that after crossing the ski-slope band the line climbs a wider track that downhill riders may use: stay alert, yield predictably, and carry a bell on shared tread(3). The same material notes walking, trail running, and ski-poling as companion uses on the loop—keep speeds moderate when sight lines shorten(3). Ski.fi’s 2022 piece on the refreshed Mielakka bike park focuses on colour-graded lift lines, children’s bike park finishes, and coaching—useful context for how the hill pairs bike-park riding with forest-loop MTB in one destination(4).

The marked hiking and mountain bike connector through Repovesi National Park is published by Metsähallitus as Patikointi-ja maastopyöräreitti Repovesi – Mäntyharju on Luontoon.fi(1). VisitKouvola’s trail overview explains how the park’s paths link cliffs, lakes, and resting places, and where to download the park map(2). Metsähallitus also summarizes bike access for visitors in the short English PDF Repovesi for Mountain Bikers(3). Visit Mäntyharju stresses that cycling in the national park is limited to the agreed tracks and maintenance roads on the park map, not the general hiking path network(4). The route is about 20.4 km as one continuous line and is not a loop. Kouvola anchors the southern end in Kymenlaakso; hikers on Repovesi trails share many of the same resting points, so keep speed sensible and expect people on foot near bridges and lookout spurs. From the Karhulahti shore band near Olhavanlahti you pass canoe landings, a bookable Karhulahti vuokrakota, and the Olhava laavu cluster beside Finland’s famous Olhava climbing cliff—worth a stop even if you do not climb. Approaching Lapinsalmi, the Lapinsalmi pysäköintialue lots give access to the suspension bridge and Määkijänsalmi Ketunlossi hand ferry across Kapiavesi (Ketunlossi does not run in winter, per visit information). Määkijä vuokrakota and its fireplace sit a short detour from the ferry line for a longer break. Along Valkjärvi the trace passes rental campfire spots and Valkjärvi varausleiritupa for overnight planning. About 9 km in, Mustalamminvuoren näkötorni rewards a climb with views over the maze of small lakes. Kuutinkanava is a long lakeside section with Kuutinkanava grillikatos and several wells for water. Near Saarijärvi paikoitusalue, Tolosentalo marks the park maintenance yard with a well in the yard. Repoveden Kirnukankaan laavu and Kirnukangas tulentekopaikka pair with Hauklammenvuori viewpoints on walking spurs described in regional trail copy. Lojukoski vuokrakota and Lojukoski tulentekopaikka face quiet water before the trace reaches Tervajärvi pysäköintialue and Talas tulentekopaikka toward the south. For the full Mäntyharju–Repovesi itinerary, Retkipaikka’s ride report describes a 33–40 km day from Mäntyharju Kisala to Saarijärvi parking with laavu hops in between(6). Fillaristi adds ground-level riding notes—graded and partly gravelled paths with plenty of fist-sized stone, short duckboard bits, and steep pitches where pushing is normal(5).

Pyöräilyreitti Kouvola-Kuusankoski is an about 6.5 km point-to-point ride in Kouvola and the Kymenlaakso region, threading Kuusankoski’s river neighbourhoods toward Kouvola city-centre streets and paths. It sits inside a large municipal bike network: the City of Kouvola lists roughly 375 km of bike paths between built-up areas, with paths shown as blue lines in the city map service and on the downloadable cycling map(1). Much of the wider riverside story is told on the Kymijoki outdoor trail page, which describes a roughly 25 km marked ring tying Kouvola, Kuusankoski and Koria to the Kymijoki shoreline(2). From Kuusankoski, the riverfront clusters around Kuusankosken rantapuiston ulkokuntoiluvälineet and the developing Rantapuisto green space by Kymijoki, where the municipality has added a pedestrian bridge, grill shelter and lawns by the water(4). Around the Niivermäki woodland beside Veturi, you can break for Niivermäki Luontotorni and the short Niivermäen luontopolku through the 2014 nature reserve—rapakivi cliffs, old spruce forest and interpretation boards(5). Independent trip writing on Retkipaikka stresses how the full riverside ring mixes river views, rest structures and easy city access, including reaching the trail from the railway station and optional city bikes(3). Where your ride meets the Kymijoen ulkoilureitti alignment, expect a waymarked riverside recreation line (white posts with orange tips on the river circuit) and occasional steep bank sections: most of the ring is rideable on a normal bike, but stairs, boardwalks and bank geometry sometimes mean walking the bike or using signed bypasses for cyclists(2). From central Kouvola the same network links onward to Pyöräilyreitti Kouvola-Myllykoski, Pyöräilyreitti Kouvola-Utti and Pyöräilyreitti Kouvola-Koria along shared junctions. Paddlers can tie in where the path meets Kymijoen varsi near the Kuusankoski shore.

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Myös talvikäytössä (12 väylää). Jonkin verran korkeuseroja.

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Jonkin verran korkeuseroja.

Paljon korkeuseroja.

Paljon korkeuseroja.

70 askelmaa ja yksi levähdystaso.

188 askelmaa, kaiteet molemmin puolin sekä yksi levähdystaso. Portaiden valaistus kytketty kuntoradan valaistukseen.

Hirvirata 150 m, tilanneradat 300 m, pienoiskivääri, riistamaali, pistooli, ampumahiihto.

50 m:n pienoiskivääri- ja pienoishirvirata, 100/75 m:n hirvirata, 25 m:n pistoolirata, 100 m:n luodikkorata.

6 kiinteää paikkaa sekä 1 kpl 10 m liikkuvan maalin rata.

45m korkeanäkötorni

Repoveden luonnonsuojelualueella. Mustalamminvuori luontotorni

Puurakenteinen torni