Vattukuru Trail is about 2 km through old forest and a deep ravine carved by Ice Age meltwater in Syöte National Park. Pudasjärvi lies in North Ostrobothnia, and the Iso-Syöte–Taivalkoski outdoor area draws hikers in all seasons. Metsähallitus publishes the same path on Luontoon.fi as Vattukurun lumikenkäreitti, the of...
Pudasjärvi
Official Maintenance
Local walkers describe a clockwise circuit at the junction after a short entry walk.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Winter Maintenance
Winter Maintenance
Yellow paint blazes mark the nature trail.
Route Signs
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Hike / Walk
Activity
2 km
Distance
Allow roughly 45–60 minutes for the full loop including panels and time at Vattukuren Laavu.
Est. Time
Dirt / Gravel
Surface
Loop, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
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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.