Oulujoki Valley Tar Trail (Muhos–Rokua)
Route
Description
The Oulujoki Valley Tar Trail (Muhos–Rokua section) is about 67 km of marked hiking and winter touring-ski corridor on the Oulujoki Valley tar trail network. It runs from Korkalanvaara in Muhos toward Rokua, crossing forests, riverbanks, and peatlands and passing through Utajärvi’s built-up riverfront along the way. Th...
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Trail info
Either direction; the trail is used both ways.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
River
River
https://oulu.fluentprogress.fi/outdoors/
Winter Maintenance
Orange-topped wooden posts with the tar-boat symbol on the main Tervareitistö line; alternative branches are marked with grey-topped posts. Posts are spaced at about half-kilometre intervals along the main line.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Ski
Activity
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
67.3 km
Distance
About 3–4 days on foot for the full segment in typical summer hiking pace, or 2 long days for very fit hikers; winter ski touring times depend on snow and grooming.
Est. Time
Packed tar and gravel on the main trail, wooden duckboards on peat sections, and local asphalt or town paths where the route crosses Utajärvi and Rokua services.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Wide Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
Location
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Our data was researched from Utajärvi, 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.
Oulujoki Valley Tar Trail (Muhos–Rokua)67.3 km
Route
Description
The Oulujoki Valley Tar Trail (Muhos–Rokua section) is about 67 km of marked hiking and winter touring-ski corridor on the Oulujoki Valley tar trail network. It runs from Korkalanvaara in Muhos toward Rokua, crossing forests, riverbanks, and peatlands and passing through Utajärvi’s built-up riverfront along the way. Th...
Managed by
Trail info
Location
Either direction; the trail is used both ways.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
River
River
https://oulu.fluentprogress.fi/outdoors/
Winter Maintenance
Orange-topped wooden posts with the tar-boat symbol on the main Tervareitistö line; alternative branches are marked with grey-topped posts. Posts are spaced at about half-kilometre intervals along the main line.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Ski
Activity
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
67.3 km
Distance
About 3–4 days on foot for the full segment in typical summer hiking pace, or 2 long days for very fit hikers; winter ski touring times depend on snow and grooming.
Est. Time
Packed tar and gravel on the main trail, wooden duckboards on peat sections, and local asphalt or town paths where the route crosses Utajärvi and Rokua services.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Wide Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
Explore nearby
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Oulujoki Valley Tar Trail (Muhos–Rokua)"
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Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Utajärvi, 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.