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Taitajan Taival connector route to Ilomantsi

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7.4 km

Route

Description

Ilomantsin kunta – Kesä- ja talviliikunta+

Description

Taitajan Taival connector route to Ilomantsi is a 7.4 km hiking trail in Ilomantsi, North Karelia, linking the historic Taitajan Taival long-distance trail directly to the sports area in the centre of Ilomantsi. The main 32 km Taitajan Taival bypasses the town entirely, but this connector gives hikers a route in from the trail to reach services, accommodation, and facilities. For current details on the local trail network, the Municipality of Ilomantsi publishes information on their summer and winter sports pages. The route starts at Hiislampi, where the main Taitajan Taival kesäretkeilyreitti passes at about the halfway mark of that trail. At the start you will find Hiislampi laavu — a lean-to shelter set in the forest — and Hiislampi tulentekopaikka, a campfire spot with a fireplace and firewood supply. Dry toilets are available at Hiislampi kuivakäymälä nearby. From here the connector heads west through boreal forest for the majority of its length. The terrain is moderately hilly, following the ridge and esker landscape typical of the Ilomantsi area. About 6.7 km from the start the trail passes near Rajan ampumarata, a shooting range, before dropping into the Parppein area at the edge of Ilomantsi town. The route finishes near Ilomantsin liikuntahalli at Pogostantie 13, a short walk from the town centre. The Parppein area is Ilomantsi's main outdoor activity area: at the trail's end you will find Liikuntahallin Hengähys laavu for a rest stop, Parppein kuntoilupaikka outdoor gym, Parppein frisbeegolfrata disc golf course, Liikuntahallin tenniskenttä, Liikuntahallin jääkiekkokaukalo outdoor hockey rink, Liikuntahallin kuntosali Ilomantsi gym, and Parppein kuntoportaat fitness stairs. Parppein pallokenttä ball field and the Liikuntahallin pulkkamäki are also in this area. From here it is also a short walk to the Ilomantsi swimming pool on the shore of Ilomantsinjärvi. In winter, Ruhkarannan lenkki, Parppein valaistu latu, Parppein valaistu kuntorata, and Oikoladut all start from the Parppein sports centre. Hikers tackling the Taitajan Taival or the broader 90 km Pogostan kierros can use this connector to walk into town for the night and return to Hiislampi the next morning to continue on the main trail.

Length & route

7.4 km point-to-point. The route runs from east (Hiislampi, on the main Taitajan Taival) to west (Parppein sports area in Ilomantsi town centre).

Getting there

From Ilomantsi town (eastern trailhead): start from Parppein liikuntakeskus, Pogostantie 13, Ilomantsi. Free parking is available at the sports centre. The trailhead is also walkable from the town centre, about 1 km north along Pogostantie. From the Taitajan Taival (western trailhead): the Hiislampi end of the connector lies at approximately the midpoint of the main Taitajan Taival kesäretkeilyreitti, about 17 km from the southern trailhead at Petraniemi in Petkeljärvi National Park. There is no vehicle access directly to the Hiislampi cluster; hikers approach on foot from the main trail.

Managed by

Ilomantsi

Official Maintenance

GPX data from: © Metsähallitus, 2024

Trail info

Marked Route

Route Signs

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

7.4 km

Distance

2–2.5 hours

Est. Time

Point-to-Point

Route Type

Location

62.66321°N, 31.04522°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

North KareliaRegion

IlomantsiCity

IlomantsiVillage

Hiking TrailsCategory

Explore nearby

Rajan ampumarata

239 m

Ilomantsin liikuntahalli

305 m

Liikuntahallin jääkiekkokaukalo

235 m

Free

Liikuntahallin tenniskenttä

220 m

Free

Liikuntahallin pulkkamäki

284 m

Parppein pallokentän suorituspaikat

310 m

Parppein frisbeegolfrata

259 m

Free

Liikuntahallin kuntosali Ilomantsi

314 m

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Ilomantsi, 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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