City of Pudasjärvi publishes the main trail description on its Rantaraitti page: Kurenkoski rapids, summer anglers and traditional whitefish traps, sheep on heritage pasture, rest spots, and a fireplace beside Liepeen former rectory fields, plus where the two ends meet the playground and hotel corners of town. Liepe...
Point-to-point between the Laidunalue playground end and the Rantatie / Kurenkoski hotel side; walk either direction. City of Pudasjärvi describes both published ends explicitly.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
River
River
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Hike / Walk
Activity
Run
Activity
3.2 km
Distance
About 45–60 minutes for the 3.2 km path at an easy sightseeing pace along the rapids.
Est. Time
Municipal landscape and fitness path along the river bank; expect compacted gravel or dirt typical of Finnish urban waterfront trails rather than rugged forest footing.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Wide Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
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Our data was researched from Pudasjärvi, 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.