Paloisvuori–Saunaniemi Forest Nature Trail
Route
Description
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 rout...
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Trail info
Described as starting from Nouvanlahden parkkipaikka toward Saunaniemi; you can walk either direction along the same corridor.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
Marked Route
Route Signs
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
5 km
Distance
About one to two hours in easy summer conditions for the full distance, depending on pace and stops at the checkpoints and lookout.
Est. Time
Forest paths and ridge tracks typical for a municipal nature trail; short sections may connect to surfaced exercise corridors near the sports facilities.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
2018
Renovation years
Location
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Our data was researched from Iisalmi, 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.
Paloisvuori–Saunaniemi Forest Nature Trail5 km
Route
Description
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 rout...
Managed by
Trail info
Location
Described as starting from Nouvanlahden parkkipaikka toward Saunaniemi; you can walk either direction along the same corridor.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
Marked Route
Route Signs
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
5 km
Distance
About one to two hours in easy summer conditions for the full distance, depending on pace and stops at the checkpoints and lookout.
Est. Time
Forest paths and ridge tracks typical for a municipal nature trail; short sections may connect to surfaced exercise corridors near the sports facilities.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
2018
Renovation years
Explore nearby
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Paloisvuori–Saunaniemi Forest Nature Trail"
Share a photo from a recent trip
Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Iisalmi, 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.