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Lemmenpolku Trail

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1.6 km

Route

Description

City of Muhos – Lemmenpolku+

Description

For current distances, rest spots, public transport and parking at Montta and Leppiniemi, start with the City of Muhos Lemmenpolku page. The route sits in Rokua UNESCO Global Geopark; the geopark’s route overview names Lemmenpolku among the themed trails that highlight local cultural history. Retkipaikka’s walk-through adds on-the-ground detail on geology boards (Kieksi conglomerate, Pyhäkoski granite), Niukkakallio viewpoint, and how the trail connects to the wider Oulujoki valley story. Jalkaisin’s autumn hike notes steep wooden stairs, occasional high-water conditions beside the dam, and how families paced the ups and downs—worth reading if you want a candid sense of footing and seasonal quirks. The trail is about 1.6 km on our map along the Oulujoki shore between the Montta camping area and Leppiniemi. The City of Muhos describes the main Lemmenpolku link as about 2.1 km and lists Lemmenpolun alareitti as a shorter variant (about 0.9 km or a 1.6 km loop) with its own signpost at Leppiniemi. The same municipality pages place Lemmenpolku in the roughly 100 km Tervareitistö network that follows the Oulujoki valley. From the Montta end you pass services tied to the camping area, including Montan leirintäalueen talviuintipaikka and Esteetön kalastuspaikka Muhos near Kieksintie. Along the river the route threads forested bluffs and drops to the shore: Lemmenpolku, nuotiopaikka, Kieksi, Nuotiopaikka, Oulujoki, Montta-Pyhäkoski, and Ouluoki Kalastuspaikka sit in the same riverside cluster where the water and power-plant landscape dominate. Further toward Leppiniemi you reach Lemmenpolku, nuotiopaikka, kalastuslaituri and Lemmenpolun kalastuslaituri—metal fishing docks and campfire spots where the city lists maintained fire rings. At the far end, Leppiniemen uimapaikka gives a swimming place on the Leppiniemi shore. If you only want the lower shoreline section, Lemmenpolun alareitti is the short branch that shares the fishing dock and shore stops; see our page for that route for a tighter loop. Terrain is moderate: gravel and forest path, boardwalks and stairways on the bluffs, and exposed views from the red granite cliff line over Oulujoki. There is no winter maintenance; ice and wet leaves on stairs can make short sections slippery. Campfires are intended only at the signed nuotiopaikat. Fishing is part of the local use pattern; bring your own firewood if you rely on a specific shelter’s wood pile, as busy weekends can empty stocked cages. Muhos lies a short drive south of Oulu in North Ostrobothnia. The trail is a practical day trip from the city by car or bus.

Length & route

On our map the route is about 1.6 km along the Oulujoki shore. The City of Muhos lists the main Lemmenpolku link at about 2.1 km between signed start points at Montta and Leppiniemi, and describes Lemmenpolun alareitti separately (about 0.9 km or a 1.6 km loop). Allow roughly an hour if you read the boards and use the rest spots.

Getting there

By car from Oulu, allow about 30 minutes. Park at Montta camping (Kieksintie 209, Muhos) or at Leppiniemi near Pyhäkoski; the City of Muhos publishes WGS84 coordinates for both trailhead signboards. Buses 40 and 41 from Oulu serve the trailheads about every two hours—check the regional timetable linked from the municipal page. Boat launch points exist near Montta and Pyhäkoski; landing rules at the camping beach are stated on the city site.

Good to know

No winter maintenance. The Lemmenpolun valot event series lights the trail on select autumn evenings—see the City of Muhos events calendar for dates. Nature Dream Days at Montta serves visitors staying or visiting the camping area.

Where to rent equipment

Retkipaikka notes canoe and kayak hire from the Montta camping operator; follow the booking link from that article or ask at the campsite.

Managed by

Muhos

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Walked as a shore link between Montta and Leppiniemi; either direction is possible, with many people shuttling cars to avoid a return walk.

Route direction

Marked as part of the wider Tervareitistö network with orange-topped trail posts on main valley routes; Lemmenpolku itself is described as maintained and signed with nature boards. Green-and-white Oulujoki pilgrimage trail markers also appear in the same valley system.

Route Signs

City of Muhos – Lemmenpolku+

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

1.6 km

Distance

About 45–60 minutes including short breaks; allow longer if you read every board.

Est. Time

Forest and shore path with gravel sections, boardwalks, wooden stairs and viewing platforms on the bluffs above Oulujoki.

Surface

Single Track

Route Type

Partial Shade

Shade

City of Muhos – Lemmenpolku+

Location

64.84421°N, 26.01086°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

North OstrobothniaRegion

MuhosCity

MonttaVillage

Hiking TrailsCategory

Explore nearby

Montan leirintäalueen talviuintipaikka

194 m

Esteetön kalastuspaikka Muhos

194 m

Ouluoki Kalastuspaikka

148 m

Leppiniemen uimapaikka

343 m

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Muhos, 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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