The Kinttupolut connector trail is an easy, roughly 9.6 km link in Liperi, North Karelia, between the Pärnävaara–Heinälampi–Surmilampi trail cluster and the Lykynlampi outdoor hub. For closures, forestry work near the network, and the latest rules, check the Municipality of Liperi’s Kinttupolut pages. Visit Karelia...
Point-to-point from the Pieni Heinälampi–Surmilampi junction toward Lykynlampi; you can hike it in either direction depending on where you park.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Winter Maintenance
Winter Maintenance
Violet markings on trail posts and maps for this connector; short shared sections use turquoise (Surmilampi Trail), yellow (Mertalampi Trail), or orange (Jaama Trail) where those routes overlap.
Route Signs
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Run
Activity
Hike / Walk
Activity
Bike
Activity
9.6 km
Distance
Visit Karelia suggests about 2 hours 40 minutes for the full connector at hiking pace, consistent with easy ski-base and forest-road travel.
Est. Time
Mostly gravel ski-trail base and forest roads with short asphalt road crossings; limited technical singletrack compared with harder Kinttupolut loops.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Wide Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
62.64970°N, 29.54105°E
Approximate location
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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.