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Kinttupolut / Matkalampi Trail

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15.7 km

Route

Description

City of Liperi – Kinttupolut+

Description

Matkalampi Trail is a blue-marked forest ride in Liperi’s Kinttupolut network—about 65 km across seven linked circuits east of Joensuu, designed for snow-free mountain biking, walking, and trail running on mostly natural tread. The City of Liperi publishes maps, GPX files, rules, and any forestry or maintenance notices for the whole system on its Kinttupolut pages. Visit Karelia describes Matkalampi as one of the prettiest needle-carpet sections of the network, with shoreline riding past Sompalampi and a highlight in the Kotisalo nature reserve beside Lake Hovatta. Metsähallitus lists the same route on Luontoon.fi for national outdoor planning. On this map the ride is about 15.7 km as one continuous route and is not a closed loop. After a forest start you reach Vaaralammen kota around 4 km from a typical beginning—a kota with a fireplace and firewood where Kinttupolut / Pahakala Trail meets the same rest point, so expect hikers and other cyclists at the junction. Farther on, Sompalammen laavu sits near Matkalammentie with a lean-to, fireplace, and firewood; Kinttupolut / Jyri Trail shares this crossing, so the area can be busy on fine weekends. Between shelters the tread mixes needle-carpet singletrack, old track beds, and short gravel connectors on Matkalammentie and Vaiviontie as the municipality describes. Near Ylämylly the route passes Honkalampi’s school and recreation cluster—ball fields, tennis, and the local sports park—where Honkalammen valaistu kuntorata also runs—before finishing at Honkalammen uimaranta on Honkaranta, a swimming beach suited to cooling off after the kilometres. Kotisalo’s paths around Hovatta add old pines, a small swimming jetty, and berries in good seasons; Visit Karelia links a short film about the reserve. Liperi lies in North Karelia; Ylämylly has shops and cafés within easy reach of the trail. If you need a bike locally, SoiRela in Jyrinkylä rents fat e-bikes near other Kinttupolut corridors.

Length & route

The trail is about 15.7 km. Tourism pages often round the same line to roughly 15.8–16 km. Expect forest paths and old track beds with a few kilometres on gravel roads (Matkalammentie, Vaiviontie). Visit Karelia quotes on the order of 250 m of ascent and descent, a high point near 120 m and a low near 84 m on their profile, and classifies the outing as moderate overall with mostly easy footing aside from some rocky steps. Wet weather makes roots and stone tread slippery.

Getting there

By car from Joensuu, drive Highway 9 toward Kuopio for about 13 km, exit at the Ylämylly junction, and choose one of the signed Kinttupolut car parks. The City of Liperi lists Honkalampi beach (Ylämylly) and Sompalampi on Matkalammentie as primary start points for Matkalampi Trail, both with free parking, dry toilets, and info boards; Sompalampi adds a campfire site. Honkalammen uimaranta uses address Honkaranta 2e. Pärnävaara outdoor centre (Urheilutie 5A) is another regional access point with parking and services; walking or riding distance to Matkalampi depends on which link you use. Regular buses run from Joensuu to Ylämylly; the stop area is within about a kilometre of the trail—check current timetables with Joensuu region public transport.

Good to know

Mountain biking on Kinttupolut requires off-road skills and a suitable bike; walking and trail running need basic outdoor skills. Dogs are allowed on a leash; horses are not allowed on marked Kinttupolut routes. Light campfires only at signed sites, with firewood supplied at listed kota and laavu locations unless temporarily depleted after busy weekends. Trails cross forestry and hunting land—respect logging, hunting seasons, and temporary detours. In October 2025 the City of Liperi noted forest work at Pärnävaara that required avoiding parts of Surmilampi Trail and Heinälampi Trail near the lit ski trail; check the city page before combining branches. Riding or walking on groomed ski trails in winter is prohibited except where signed winter connectors meet the ski corridor.

History

The Kotisalo nature reserve beside Lake Hovatta, which Matkalampi Trail crosses, was established with support from Luonnonperintösäätiö, private donors, and companies; Visit Karelia highlights its old-growth pine stands and quiet atmosphere.

Where to rent bikes

SoiRela in Jyrinkylä rents Tunturi eMax ce fat e-bikes (M-size frames, helmets available), with blocks of three hours or full days, pickup beside the yellow Jyri Trail corridor; booking via the phone number on their rental page.

Managed by

Liperi

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Marked two-way; primary starts are Honkalampi beach and Sompalampi per the City of Liperi. You can link onward to Kinttupolut / Pahakala Trail at Vaaralammen kota and to Kinttupolut / Jyri Trail at Sompalammen laavu.

Route direction

Recreation Area

Lake

Blue paint marks and junction boards; spacing is wider on short gravel road sections but the line stays visible.

Route Signs

Dogs (On Leash)

Dogs

Open / Good Condition

City of Liperi – Kinttupolut+

Activities allowed

Bike

Activity

Hike / Walk

Activity

Run

Activity

Terrain & conditions

15.7 km

Distance

About 2–4 hours of steady riding or walking for the full distance, or longer with breaks at Vaaralammen kota, Sompalammen laavu, Kotisalo, and Honkalammen beach.

Est. Time

Needle-carpet forest paths, ski-track bases, cart tracks, short rocky ridge sections, and gravel road connectors; some stone steps near Kotisalo.

Surface

Point-to-Point, Single Track, Wide Track

Route Type

Partial Shade

Shade

Moderate Traffic

Traffic

City of Liperi – Kinttupolut+

Location

62.63427°N, 29.45178°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

North KareliaRegion

LiperiCity

YlämyllyVillage

Biking TrailsCategory

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Liperi, 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.

Finland North Karelia Liperi Biking TrailsKinttupolut / Matkalampi Trail

Kinttupolut / Matkalampi Trail15.7 km

Route

Vaaralammen kota

4.1 km|Free

Wilderness HutsKota, campfire, wooden liter, shout, pier and table group.

Sompalammen laavu

9.2 km|Free

Wilderness HutsLean -to, campfire, table group, liter and shout. Parking.

Honkalammen uimaranta

15.7 km|Free

BeachesUimaranta, laituri, pukukopit, huussi. Pysäköintipaikka.

Description

City of Liperi – Kinttupolut+

Description

Length & route

Getting there

Good to know

History

Where to rent bikes

Managed by

Liperi

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Location

Route direction

Recreation Area

Lake

Blue paint marks and junction boards; spacing is wider on short gravel road sections but the line stays visible.

Route Signs

Dogs (On Leash)

Dogs

Open / Good Condition

City of Liperi – Kinttupolut+

Location

62.63427°N, 29.45178°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

North KareliaRegion

LiperiCity

YlämyllyVillage

Biking TrailsCategory

Activities allowed

Bike

Activity

Hike / Walk

Activity

Run

Activity

Terrain & conditions

15.7 km

Distance

About 2–4 hours of steady riding or walking for the full distance, or longer with breaks at Vaaralammen kota, Sompalammen laavu, Kotisalo, and Honkalammen beach.

Est. Time

Needle-carpet forest paths, ski-track bases, cart tracks, short rocky ridge sections, and gravel road connectors; some stone steps near Kotisalo.

Surface

Point-to-Point, Single Track, Wide Track

Route Type

Partial Shade

Shade

Moderate Traffic

Traffic

City of Liperi – Kinttupolut+