Lake Herajärvi Circuit – Myllypuro
Route
Description
The Myllypuro section is a short spur on the northern Herajärvenkierros, the classic multi-day hike around Lake Herajärvi in the Koli national park landscape in Kontiolahti. For the northern circuit, trail planning, and national park rules, Metsähallitus publishes up-to-date material on the Luontoon.fi page for the nor...
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Trail info
Taken as an out-and-back from the main Herajärven kierros junction toward the camping and fire site; walk back the same way to rejoin the main circuit.
Route direction
The wider Herajärven kierros is marked with blue paint and wooden posts; this spur follows the signed branch to Myllypuro.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
0.8 km
Distance
About 15–25 minutes’ walking for 0.8 km, plus time at the tent area or campfire.
Est. Time
Forest path and streamside ground typical of the Herajärven kierros; short spur with bridge over the stream.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
Location
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Our data was researched from Kontiolahti, 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.
Lake Herajärvi Circuit – Myllypuro0.8 km
Route
Description
The Myllypuro section is a short spur on the northern Herajärvenkierros, the classic multi-day hike around Lake Herajärvi in the Koli national park landscape in Kontiolahti. For the northern circuit, trail planning, and national park rules, Metsähallitus publishes up-to-date material on the Luontoon.fi page for the nor...
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Trail info
Location
Taken as an out-and-back from the main Herajärven kierros junction toward the camping and fire site; walk back the same way to rejoin the main circuit.
Route direction
The wider Herajärven kierros is marked with blue paint and wooden posts; this spur follows the signed branch to Myllypuro.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
0.8 km
Distance
About 15–25 minutes’ walking for 0.8 km, plus time at the tent area or campfire.
Est. Time
Forest path and streamside ground typical of the Herajärven kierros; short spur with bridge over the stream.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
Rate & Review
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Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Kontiolahti, 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.