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Kasken kierros shortcut 1

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0.1 km

Route

Description

Luontoon.fi – Kasken kierros+

Description

Metsähallitus describes the parent Kasken kierros nature trail in Koli National Park on Luontoon.fi, including length options, terrain, and up-to-date visitor information for the signed circuit. This page is about Kasken kierros shortcut 1: on our map it is only about 0.1 km and forms a tiny loop on the Kasken kierros network at Vaaralanaho, next to North Karelia’s Lieksa municipality and the wider Koli outdoor area. Along this line, Vaaralanaho tulentekopaikka and Vaaralanaho kuivakäymälä sit a few tens of metres apart, so the shortcut is mainly useful as the direct way to that rest corner when you are already walking Kasken kierros, Mattila - Vaaralanaho polku, Kolin kesäkahvilakierros, UKK Trail (Koli segment, Lieksa), or Kylän Polku. A little farther toward the Turula farm cluster you also pass Turula telttailualue, Turulan tulentekopaikka and Turula tulentekopaikka, and Mattila kaivo fits the same heritage-farm setting described for the main green-marked ring. Retkipaikka’s report by Luontopolkumies walks the full Kasken kierros from Koli harbour, notes the climb toward Ipatti, and stops at Vaaralanahon taukopaikka with its lean-to and campfire before continuing toward Turula—useful context for how this shortcut sits inside the longer slash-and-burn heritage loop. Tiinan patikointi describes Turulan torppa’s yard tent space and campfire circle and following green blazes around the ring from the harbour, including how multiple green markers at one post can look confusing until you choose the arm that matches your direction. Together those accounts match what you see on the ground: a short, easy forest tread focused on reaching the Vaaralanaho facilities rather than a separate day hike.

Length & route

The trail is about 0.1 km on our map as a short loop on the Kasken kierros network. The wider Kasken kierros ring is about 2.5–5 km depending on where you start; Luontoon.fi presents those options for the main marked circuit in Koli National Park, and walkers often report roughly 3–5 km round trips from the harbour with green trail markings.

Getting there

This shortcut only makes sense in combination with Kasken kierros or the connecting trails that pass Vaaralanaho. Luontoon.fi lists access choices for the main Kasken kierros ring from Koli village, Ukko-Koli, nature centre connections, and Koli harbour. When you are already on Mattila - Vaaralanaho polku, Kolin kesäkahvilakierros, UKK Trail (Koli segment, Lieksa), or Kylän Polku, follow green markings toward Vaaralanaho and pick up this micro-loop at the junction by the rest spot.

Good to know

Finnish-language YouTube searches for the exact name Kasken kierros did not surface a clip focused on this 0.1 km shortcut; use trail-overview material for the full Kasken kierros ring if you want video context. In Koli National Park, follow Metsähallitus rules for campfires, tents, dogs, and litter. For the full circuit’s interpretation boards and slash-and-burn theme, rely on Luontoon.fi and on-trail signage.

Managed by

Lieksa

Official Maintenance

GPX data from: © Metsähallitus, 2024

Trail info

National Park

Area

Walkers describe the Kasken kierros network as marked with green blazes on posts and in trail guides.

Route Signs

Open / Good Condition

Retkipaikka – Luontopolkumies (Kasken kierros)+

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

0.1 km

Distance

About five to ten minutes for the shortcut alone, not counting your approach along Kasken kierros or neighbouring trails.

Est. Time

Dirt

Surface

Loop, Wide Track

Route Type

Light Traffic

Traffic

Partial Shade

Shade

Location

63.10507°N, 29.79764°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

North KareliaRegion

LieksaCity

Hiking TrailsCategory

Explore nearby

Harbour Trail

456 m

Free

Ipatti Trail

488 m

Free

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Answers to your questions

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.

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