The trail is about 0.3 km and lies in Lieksa, in North Karelia, on the Ukko-Koli visitor hill beside Lake Pielinen. It is a short, marked link in the dense Koli National Park trail network around Yläpiha, the Ipatinvaara slope area, and Kolin luontokeskus Ukko. For the wider harbour-to-summit route, markings at junctio...
Lieksa
Official Maintenance
Walk whichever way fits your link to Kylän Polku, Sataman polku, or the nature centre; the line is a short connector rather than a full loop.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
Koli junction posts use numbered crossroads that match the Koli service and hiking map; Sataman polku junctions are marked with a violet circle on the brochure map.
Route Signs
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Hike / Walk
Activity
0.3 km
Distance
About 5–15 minutes for the 0.3 km line at a normal walking pace; allow extra time for crowds on the Ukko-Koli yard.
Est. Time
Short forest path and yard links between visitor facilities; expect stone steps and worn tread near the busy Ukko-Koli hilltop.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Moderate Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
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Our data was researched from Lieksa, 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.