For national park rules, seasonal bulletins, and the wider Pyhä-Luosto trail network, Metsähallitus publishes the main hiking overview on Luontoon.fi. Pyhä.fi describes how marked hiking routes cross the park between Pyhä and Luosto and notes roughly 101 km of signed hiking trails in total, from short outings to mul...
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The line is shown point-to-point from the Kuukkeli area toward Porontahtoma; you can walk it in the opposite direction as part of the same network.
Route direction
National Park
Area
River
River
Marked Route
Route Signs
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Hike / Walk
Activity
3 km
Distance
About 45–75 minutes on foot for 3 km in easy fell forest terrain with a break at Porontahtoma, depending on pace and pack weight.
Est. Time
Forest and fell-birch paths with gravel and soil sections typical of Pyhä-Luosto main routes; duckboards may appear where the wider network crosses wet ground.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
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Our data was researched from Pelkosenniemi, 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.