For shelters, firewood, access roads, and seasonal grooming, start with the City of Ylivieska’s outdoor recreation pages. The Joonaala Trail is about 14.7 km point-to-point through forest between the Liikuntapuisto–Huhja area and the Huhmari outdoor area in Ylivieska, North Ostrobothnia. It follows the same corridor...
Point-to-point between the Liikuntapuisto–Huhja area and Huhmari; you can walk either direction or arrange a shuttle between ends.
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Ski
Activity
Run
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Hike / Walk
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Bike
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14.7 km
Distance
About 4–6 hours on foot for fit hikers over 14.7 km of forest paths and track; allow longer with breaks at the lean-tos and kota.
Est. Time
Forest paths, duckboard sections, and winter ski track base along the Salmiperä–Joonaala–Huhmari corridor; uneven when used as an ungroomed ski link in low-snow conditions.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
2025 (Kivineva duckboards and new kota-lean-to; Suomi liikkeelle funded)
Renovation years
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Our data was researched from Ylivieska, 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.