Paha-Koli Trail
Route
Description
For the latest on trails, conditions, and services in Koli National Park, start with the Huippujen kierros trail page on Luontoon.fi. Via Karelia describes the short peak-to-peak “Trail of the Tops” from Ukko-Koli via Paha-Koli and back through Akka-Koli as part of the same summit network. Mutkiamatkassa highl...
Managed by
Lieksa
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Huippujen kierros is often walked counter-clockwise, reaching Paha-Koli as the middle summit on that direction.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
Marked Route
Route Signs
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
0.1 km
Distance
Allow a few minutes for the summit loop alone; the full Huippujen kierros ring is often walked in about half an hour if you hurry, though most people take longer for photos.
Est. Time
Bare quartzite rock and short forest tread on the summit; can be slippery when wet or icy.
Surface
Loop, Single Track
Route Type
Moderate Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
No Shade
Shade
Location
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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.
Paha-Koli Trail0.1 km
Route
Description
For the latest on trails, conditions, and services in Koli National Park, start with the Huippujen kierros trail page on Luontoon.fi. Via Karelia describes the short peak-to-peak “Trail of the Tops” from Ukko-Koli via Paha-Koli and back through Akka-Koli as part of the same summit network. Mutkiamatkassa highl...
Managed by
Lieksa
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Location
Huippujen kierros is often walked counter-clockwise, reaching Paha-Koli as the middle summit on that direction.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
Marked Route
Route Signs
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
0.1 km
Distance
Allow a few minutes for the summit loop alone; the full Huippujen kierros ring is often walked in about half an hour if you hurry, though most people take longer for photos.
Est. Time
Bare quartzite rock and short forest tread on the summit; can be slippery when wet or icy.
Surface
Loop, Single Track
Route Type
Moderate Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
No Shade
Shade
Explore nearby
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Paha-Koli Trail"
Share a photo from a recent trip
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.