Rafters' portage path (Jyrävä)
Route
Description
For planning and current rules in Oulanka National Park around Jyrävä and Siilastupa, start with the Pieni Karhunkierros Trail page on Luontoon.fi. The City of Kuusamo lists Karhunkierros and Pieni Karhunkierros among its main summer hiking options and points visitors toward the national park for detail. Karhunki...
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Trail info
Used as a short shoreline connector at Jyrävä; walkers on Pieni Karhunkierros typically descend the long stair flight to Siilastupa and continue along the main green-marked loop.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
River
River
Pieni Karhunkierros uses green paint marks and signposts in the terrain.
Route Signs
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
0.1 km
Distance
About 5–15 minutes on foot for this 100 m segment alone; count several hours if you are hiking the full Pieni Karhunkierros loop.
Est. Time
Forest path and compacted tread in the Siilastupa riverbank area; steep stairs on the main Pieni Karhunkierros approach from the cliff rim.
Surface
Loop, Single Track
Route Type
Heavy Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
Location
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Our data was researched from Kuusamo, 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.
Rafters' portage path (Jyrävä)0.1 km
Route
Description
For planning and current rules in Oulanka National Park around Jyrävä and Siilastupa, start with the Pieni Karhunkierros Trail page on Luontoon.fi. The City of Kuusamo lists Karhunkierros and Pieni Karhunkierros among its main summer hiking options and points visitors toward the national park for detail. Karhunki...
Managed by
Trail info
Location
Used as a short shoreline connector at Jyrävä; walkers on Pieni Karhunkierros typically descend the long stair flight to Siilastupa and continue along the main green-marked loop.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
River
River
Pieni Karhunkierros uses green paint marks and signposts in the terrain.
Route Signs
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
0.1 km
Distance
About 5–15 minutes on foot for this 100 m segment alone; count several hours if you are hiking the full Pieni Karhunkierros loop.
Est. Time
Forest path and compacted tread in the Siilastupa riverbank area; steep stairs on the main Pieni Karhunkierros approach from the cliff rim.
Surface
Loop, Single Track
Route Type
Heavy Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
Rate & Review
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Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Kuusamo, 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.