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Kota, campfire site and toilet. In winter connection to the sled. It is on a biking trail but you can also kayak to this location as there is a nice pier. The hit burnt down in 2025 but you can still go to it. jari.ahokas@iisalmi.fi / 040 830 2620

Equipment: lean -to, firewood jari.ahokas@iisalmi.fi / 040 830 2620

Lean -to liter and outdoor toilet. Swimming place

A scenic island, a path to the western lean -to island, with a landing space for boats, a guidance point, a toilet and a connection to the sled. Equipment: lean -to, waste point, campfire site, firewood janne.metsala@iisalmi.fi / 040 652 6278

jari.ahokas@iisalmi.fi / 040 830 2620

Lean -to hut, liter and outdoor toilet

The Paloisvuori–Saunaniemi forest nature trail is about 5 km of hiking between the Paloisvuori ridge and the Saunaniemi shore south of Iisalmi in North Savo. Iisalmen kaupunki describes the route as a 22-checkpoint nature trail with the start point and guidance from Nouvanlahden parkkipaikka, and links a printable route map PDF from the same outdoor hub(1). The same recreation area appears on Luontoon.fi for map browsing alongside other Paloisvuori trails and services(2). Suomi.fi’s service point for the area repeats the ridge setting and lists field phone numbers if you need maintenance or access questions while planning(3). The trail is not a closed loop. From the Nouvanlahti end you quickly pass Iisalmen kuntopolku parkkipaikka and approach the Paloisvuori slope cluster: Paloisvuoren Parkkipaikka and Paloisvuori Parking give alternative access, while Paloisvuoren laavu, Paloisvuoren puolikota, Paloisvuoren kuntotelineet, Paloisvuoren portaat and Paloisvuoren lintutorni sit within a short walk of one another on the hillside. The city’s outdoor copy calls the long fitness staircase the “Menestyksen kuntoportaat”: about 125 m of ascent with a 25 m height gain and 161 steps, opened in 2018 for general training use. Further along the line, Nouvanlahden retkisatama marks the lake connection toward Nouvanlahti. Approaching Saunaniemi you pass Saunaniemi WC, Saunaniemen kota and Saunaniemen retkisatama; Saunaniemi Parking and Saunaniemen parkkipaikka support car access at the shore end, and Saunaniemen ulkokuntoilu paikka adds outdoor exercise equipment near the return leg. Dry toilets are available at the kota area rather than as standalone named stops in the narrative. The route stitches into a much larger network: the same ridge hosts Paloisvuoren-Saunaniemen koira-/sauvakävelypolku, Iisalmen opastettu kuntopolku, lit ski circuits, mountain-bike lines and boat-oriented connections—useful if you want to extend a day after the nature loop. Iisalmen kaupunki requires dogs to stay on leash on Paloisvuori routes; respect other users on shared corridors.

Kirman Nature Trail (Lapinlahti) is about 5.3 km as a point-to-point hiking segment along the Kirmanjärvi lake landscape where the shore lies on the Lapinlahti side of this North Savo waterbody. Iisalmi and Lapinlahti are the two municipalities you cross when walking the full lake circuit. It is the companion leg to Kirman Nature Trail (Iisalmi): together they form one continuous hiking route around the lake, with this shorter segment covering the Lapinlahti portion while the longer Iisalmi segment continues the circuit on the city side. For the trail listing, maps, and the same route identity in Metsähallitus outdoor services, see Luontoon.fi under Kirman luontopolku/Iisalmi(1). The City of Iisalmi publishes regional outdoor layers and points walkers to Retkikartta.fi for printable views that combine municipal routes, boat landings, lean-tos, and beaches with national outdoor data(2). Lake facts for Kirmanjärvi—area, depth, shoreline length, and catchment—are summarised in Järviwiki from SYKE register data; the lake is administratively listed under Iisalmi there(3). Visit Lapinlahti’s outdoor pages describe wider nature walking and cycling themes across the municipality, useful if you are combining this shore walk with other Lapinlahti day trips(4). The trail is not a loop. Where the route meets Kirman Nature Trail (Iisalmi), you can continue for a roughly 9.3 km additional leg on the Iisalmi side or plan a vehicle shuttle between ends. Terrain follows typical North Savo lake-and-forest mosaic: forest paths, lake shore, and short stretches on local tracks. Allow about one and a half to two and a half hours in summer conditions depending on pace and photo stops. No linked picnic or lean-to stops appear in our route data for this segment yet; carry water and check the City of Iisalmi’s Fluent Outdoors fireplace listings when planning a longer day elsewhere in the city.

The Kirman nature trail in Iisalmi is about 9.3 km as a point-to-point hiking route around the Kirmanjärvi lake landscape southeast of the city centre in North Savo. Iisalmen kaupunki maintains regional outdoor information and points visitors to Metsähallitus Retkikartta.fi for maps that combine municipal routes, boat landings, lean-tos, and swimming beaches with national outdoor layers(1). Ylä-Savon Veturi publishes a printable North Savo recreation map PDF highlighting Leader-funded local destinations worth combining with day walks(2). Open water-body facts for Kirmanjärvi sit in Järviwiki, which mirrors SYKE register data on area, depth, and catchment(3). A private venue at Kirman kyläpirtti also advertises access to a short local luontopolku near its yard, useful if you are planning an event stop beside the lake(4). The trail is not a loop. It belongs to the same named trail family as Kirman luontopolku/Lapinlahti in the neighbouring municipality, so you can treat the two segments as related when planning longer outings across municipal boundaries. Near Iisalmi the Ylä-Savon pyöräreitti cycling network runs in the wider area; the city snowmobile route geometry can overlap some shore corridors in winter—stay alert for other users when those routes are active. Terrain is typical North Savo lake-and-forest mosaic: cultivated shore, forested west shore, and the narrow Kirmanjoki outlet toward Nerkoonjärvi. Allow roughly two and a half to four hours in summer conditions depending on pace and photo stops. There are no database-linked picnic or lean-to stops along this route yet; carry water and check the city’s Fluent Outdoors service for fireplaces elsewhere in Iisalmi when planning a longer day.

For listings, access details, and the same trail summary Iisalmen kaupunki uses across its services, start with the outdoor trails hub on the Iisalmen kaupunki website(1). The national Suomi.fi service point for this route repeats the headline facts in plain language: about 7 km in Viitaa, varied terrain, several campfire and rest stops, and a winter ski track on the line when snow allows(2). The trail is about 7 km and is not a loop. It lies in Viitaa village in Iisalmi, North Savo. From the Palosenlammintie start, you reach Pajusen kota after roughly 1.5 km—a good early stop. Around 4.9 km along the route, Keskisuon laavu sits in mire and forest. Nearer the end, Soidinvuoren paikoitusalueen nuotiopaikka at Palosenlammintie 250 marks a campfire spot by the parking area. In winter, the groomed Soidinvuoren retkihiihtolatu ski trail follows the same Soidinvuori network and uses the same shelters and campfire points along the way. Iisalmen kaupunki maps laavut, kodat, and nuotiopaikat—including sites on this route—in the free Fluent Outdoors map service, with photos and notes on accessibility and firewood where the city provides it(3).

The trail is in Iisalmi in North Savo, on the Sikokallio outdoor area above rocky ground in a nature reserve; OmaHyte describes the view from the rocks as reminiscent of Lapland(2). For printable maps, Metsähallitus Retkikartta integration, and how Sikokallio fits alongside the city’s other walking and hiking networks, the City of Iisalmi’s outdoor routes page is the right place to start(1). The Sikokallio outdoor area service point on OmaHyte publishes the street address and practical access notes from Koljonvirta and the centre(2). Iisalmen Latu reminds visitors that the kota and lean-to are free for general use except when a booking is in force—look for a private-use sign—and notes video monitoring in the area(3). Sikokallio Nature Trail is about 2.1 km. It is not a closed loop in our geometry. About 1.15 km from the start you reach Sikokallion laavu ja kota, a natural break point for a snack, shelter, and campfire when rules allow. Read more on our page for Sikokallion laavu ja kota. The same Sikokallio hub links into much longer outings: the Koljonvirta–Piilampi hiking trail passes this lean-to and kota on its way through the Koljonvirta–Piilampi lake country, while Sikokallion latureitit and Maastopyöräreitti Koljonvirta-Runni share the terrain for winter skiing and summer riding(4). Ylä-Savon pyöräreitti runs nearby if you are planning a wider cycling loop from the city.

For route maps, printable maps, and the same outdoor services the city publishes across its channels, start with the outdoor trails hub on the City of Iisalmi website(1). Suomi.fi’s overview of municipal outdoor areas and routes in Iisalmi repeats that locations and directions are available online or on printable maps, and that use is free(2). The trail is about 3.9 km and is not a loop. It runs in the Peltosalmi neighbourhood south of central Iisalmi, North Savo. From the Peltosalmen lähiliikunta-alue sports cluster you pass the ball field, outdoor hockey rink, skate park, tennis courts, and disc golf course—Frisbeegolfradat.fi describes the 10-hole course in the same sand-pit and forest pocket, with parking typically at the school yard(3). About 2 km along the route, Ohenmäen laavu offers a lean-to stop in forest. In winter, the Peltosalmen ladut ski track network shares the same recreation pocket; the Ylä-Savon pyöräreitti regional bike route passes nearby if you are linking day trips. Iisalmi links municipal hiking routes, laavut, and services to Metsähallitus Retkikartta and lists bonfire sites in Fluent Outdoors with photos and notes—use those for the latest facility details(1). For fenced dog parks and the training field elsewhere in town—not this trail—see the City of Iisalmi dog parks page(4).

The Koljonvirta–Piilampi hiking trail is about 30.3 km one way between the lean-to end at Piilampi and the Koljonvirta lakeshore and equestrian-centre side near Iisalmi in North Savo, threading forest, lake shores, and local recreation infrastructure rather than remote wilderness. Iisalmi groups this line with the wider Koljonvirta and Soidinvuori walking networks and points hikers to Metsähallitus Retkikartta plus Fluent Outdoors for city-maintained ski, campfire, and lean-to details on Iisalmi.fi(1). The Iiranta–Partala village pages spell out how the long-distance connection links hiking, skiing, mountain biking, and riding routes from Koljonvirta through Tirisen cliffs and Tervalammi toward Iimäki, with reservable kota shelters at Tervalammi and Piilampi along the corridor(2). From Piilammen kota at the northern end you soon pass Hanhilammen kota Iisalmi and the Hanhilammen ampumakeskus complex—treat the range as an active facility and keep to public trail access rather than wandering on competition grounds. Around 14 km into the hike, Sikokallion laavu ja kota sits where several other trails meet: the short Sikokallion luontopolku nature trail, winter Sikokallion latureitit, and the long Maastopyöräreitti Koljonvirta-Runni mountain-biking circuit all share this knot, so expect occasional bikes or skiers depending on season. Iisalmen Latu ry maintains the Sikokallion maja area and explains that the open lean-to and kota are for general day use except when a private booking displays a closure sign, and that the site has video surveillance(4). Farther south the line reaches Tervalammen kota by Lake Tervalampi, then spreads onto the Mansikkaniemi and Koljonvirran swimming spots with a campfire site between the beaches—handy for a long lunch or swim on calm days. Keskimmäisen tulipaikka and Keskimmäisen lintutorni Iisalmi cap the wetland-and-lake transition before the final approach to Koljonvirran Ratsastuskeskuksen kenttä ja maneesi near Porovesi. That end zone also intersects Ylä-Savon pyöräreitti and Iisalmen venereitit if you want to extend toward town by bike or packraft another day. Independent trip logs on AllTrails often label the circuit as strenuous and plan most of a daylight day for similar distances, even though their loop wording differs from this point-to-point geometry(5).

Ylä-Savo cycling route is about 65.6 km as one point-to-point ride across lake shores and settled stretches in North Savo, listed for cyclists on Luontoon.fi(1). Plan closures, maintenance, and the exact signed itinerary on that trail page before you go. At the northern end, Runni is a long-established recreation village on the Porovesi waterway; the City of Iisalmi describes kayaking, rural fitness trails in summer and winter, and the historic spa and canal settings visitors use as a base(2). A regional programme led by the North Savo ELY Centre in 2022 framed how seven Upper Savo municipalities, including Iisalmi, intend to strengthen walking and cycling networks, town-centre comfort, winter upkeep of paths, and communication about active travel—useful background for why signed corridors like this continue to matter locally(3). From Runni you work along services such as Runnin retkisatama and the swimming spot, then toward Koljonvirra and Mansikkaniemi, where the line brushes beaches, a kota, and stables before entering Iisalmi’s denser sports zone. Savonia University of Applied Sciences’ short Koljonvirta shore ride illustrates how lake-edge gravel and harbour frontage feel through town: carpets, beaches, and views over busy piers on the way toward the battle-history area(5). That description is only a few kilometres; your day is much longer, mixing similar lakeshore character with quieter public-road links south. After the Kankaan sports park cluster and harbour-side blocks—full of arenas, gyms, and stadiums you pass rather than as the main destination—the corridor returns to open water at Venakkolahden retkisatama and continues through farmland-style segments toward the Akkalansalmi bridges. The southern end reaches Nerkoo in Lapinlahti, where the City of Lapinlahti lists village-level sports pockets such as Santurin recreational pockets alongside schools and winter tracks(4). If you want forest singletrack or strict MTB-only trails, pair this road-bike touring style corridor with Maastopyöräreitti Koljonvirta-Runni on our map; paddlers can stitch rest days using Iisalmen venereitit or Venereitti Kiuruvesi-Runni where those networks touch the same landings. Most fit road or gravel riders budget a full day for the whole distance, or split it with an overnight near Iisalmi or Lapinlahti. For a bike in town without your own wheels, Donkey Republic city bikes run in Iisalmi with summer-season access explained on the Kaupunkipyörät service page(6); they suit shorter legs around the city rather than the entire 66 km unless you plan carefully. There is no fee stated for using the public cycling corridor itself—confirm any local parking or service charges at stops you choose.

A public spot managed by the city next to the beach where you can have a campfire. There is no firewood, but the hotel / spa sells firewood for 10€ a bundle.

Tulipaikka Koljonvirran kierroksen varrella, Keskimmäisen rannalla, lähellä lintutornia. Varustus: hevospuomi, nuotiopaikka, polttopuut juha.kautto@iisalmi.fi / 040 830 2629

Laskettelurinteen juurella. Puolikota, jossa nuotiopaikka. janne.metsala@iisalmi.fi / 040 652 6278

Ladun ja kuntopolun varrella janne.metsala@iisalmi.fi / 040 652 6278

juha.kautto@iisalmi.fi / 040 830 2629

Läheisyydessä beachkentät ja uimapaikka juha.kautto@iisalmi.fi / 040 830 2629

janne.metsala@iisalmi.fi / 040 652 6278

lasse.jantti@iisalmi.fi / 040 543 4984

Koululaisten käyttöön suunniteltu lyhyt rata.

Frisbeegolfrata kiertää Hernejärven koulun ymäristössä. Radan tarjoaa Hernejärven kyläyhdistys. Suunnitellut: Simo Hentelä & Jenni Nousiainen

18-korinen rata.

Tasainen maasto.

Rata kiertää lammen ympäri. Myös jalkapallogolf.

Jonkin verran korkeuseroja. janne.metsala@iisalmi.fi / 040 652 6278

Paljon korkeuseroja janne.metsala@iisalmi.fi / 040 652 6278

Alueella on pistooli-, pienoiskivääri-, luodikkorata, liikkuva hirvi- ja pienoishirvirata sekä haulikon skeet- ja traprata. jari.ahokas@iisalmi.fi / 040 830 2620