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Sikokallio Nature Trail

—•Hiking Trails

2.1 km

Route

Sikokallion laavu ja kota

Wilderness HutsThe lean -to and hut are freely available to everyone. Sikokallio's hut can be obtained from horses if needed, hut rental (Iisalmen Latu) tel. +358 400 - 371 121 or 0400 - 672 002 jari.ahokas@iisalmi.fi / 040 830 2620 ...

Description

City of Iisalmi – Outdoor routes+

Description

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. 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. The Sikokallio outdoor area service point on OmaHyte publishes the street address and practical access notes from Koljonvirta and the centre. 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. 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. Ylä-Savon pyöräreitti runs nearby if you are planning a wider cycling loop from the city.

Length & route

The trail is about 2.1 km on the map and is not registered as a loop. The lean-to and kota at Sikokallion laavu ja kota sit roughly midway along the line at about 1.15 km from the start—plan roughly half an hour to reach them at an easy pace, faster if you are only passing through.

Getting there

OmaHyte lists Sikokallio at Niiralanniementie 19, 74160 Iisalmi, and describes reaching the cabin area by car or bicycle from Koljonvirta along Ylemmäisentie in roughly five kilometres, or about six kilometres from central Iisalmi along maintained ski tracks when you are travelling in winter. Use the address with local road signs to find parking near the Sikokallio buildings; confirm any seasonal gate or maintenance notices on the City of Iisalmi outdoor pages or Fluent Outdoors grooming views for ski approaches.

Good to know

Bookings for Sikokallion maja and sauna go through Iisalmen Latu; OmaHyte publishes two reservation numbers for inquiries. Forest fire warnings apply to any open fire at the lean-to and kota. Luontoon.fi documents Sikokallion latureitit as the maintained ski network in the same landscape if you return in winter.

Managed by

Iisalmi

Official Maintenance

040 350 4217

Trail info

Walk in either direction along the marked line; many people time the lean-to and kota near the middle of the out-and-back.

Route direction

Open / Good Condition

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

2.1 km

Distance

about 45–60 minutes on foot at an easy pace with a stop at the lean-to and kota

Est. Time

Dirt

Surface

Single Track

Route Type

Light Traffic

Traffic

Partial Shade

Shade

Location

63.56712°N, 27.10001°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

North SavoRegion

IisalmiCity

Hiking TrailsCategory

Explore nearby

Ylä-Savo cycling route

427 m

Free

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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.

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