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Jätkänkämpän savusauna

A magnificent location on the shore of an old quartzite quarry has a spacious lean -to and outdoor table with benches for hiking, mountain bikers and mountain skiers. In addition, Tahko Safari has a private lean -to at the break. The quartzite mine was in operation from 1940 to 1948, when it produced white quartzite sand and gravel. The sand was transported to the porcelain plant about 40,000 tonnes before the mine was terminated. There was quite a bit of a pit that was filled with clear water. Equipment: lean -to, firewood, table, benches, waste point, toilet

The island has a lean -to and a campfire site. The site operates firewood maintenance. Landing; pier, 3 stern boots Equipment: lean -to, campfire site, firewood, pier, buoy spots, waste point, toilet, information board

Vatanen is located about 3 km north of Puintossalmi along 2.7 m fairways. The fairway on the west side is about 200 meters away. On the western shore of the island there is a new lean -to with fireplaces, firewood liters and wooden. The site operates firewood maintenance. There is a pier with the stern (3 pieces) in the target The beach is reasonably deep, so it can be reached by a large boat, but quite unprotected, especially in the southwestern and northern winds. Vatanen also has an old Kalamaja on the north, with its fireplaces and a small rocky island north of Vatanen, on the north of Vatanen, where you can look for a shelter when the wind suddenly. There are no structures on the island. The island is located 2.7 m along the shipping bus. Mounting the buoy point: stern buoys (3 pcs) Vatanen attachment: to the quay + stern buoys Equipment: lean -to + fireplaces (x2), waste point, wooden and wooden liters

Särkän maja for temporary stay and overnight stay. Firewood supply, campfire site, wood store, wharf, buoy places

Lean -to, firewood, waste point, toilet. The island is moderately suitable for landing. Strong winds on the south and lunch can make it difficult to land. Attachment: to the beach, anchor

There is a new lean -to on the small island of Savolanniemi's southern shore. The lean -to was completed in the summer of 2023 to the island from the mainland via a walkway and bridge. The site operates firewood maintenance. Equipment: a lean -to and fireplace and firewood

Avoinna talviaikaan viikonloppuisin.

Patalahti birdwatching tower trail is an easy nature walk around a reed-fringed bay in the Maaninka area of Kuopio, North Savo. For contacts, addresses, and the city’s own description of the towers and shoreline path, start with the City of Kuopio’s Patalahti trail pages(1). HelloKuopio packages the same access tips and background for visitors exploring the Maaninka district(2). The trail is about 4.8 km end to end. It follows the edge of Patalahti, a shallow bay at the northwest end of Maaninkajärvi that has been restored by dredging and raising the water level—an internationally important bird habitat within the Natura network and national bird-wetland programmes, as summarised by the city and regional tourism pages(1)(2). Within the first kilometre you reach Patalahden Laavu Länsi and Patalahden lintutorni länsi; further along, Patalahden lintutorni pohj sits deeper in the reed and forest margin. Toward the closing section of the circuit you pass Patalahden Laavu and Patalahden lintutorni itä, with Patalahden parkkipaikka beside Pielavedentie where most people leave their car and read the roadside information board. Species and seasonality at Patalahti and nearby Patajärvi are documented in detail by Lintuyhdistys Kuikka, including reed-bed breeders, migrants, and notable records from the towers(4). Retkipaikka’s field write-up from a September evening adds useful ground-level detail: solid bridges across open ditches, careful carpentry at the laavu, and a reminder to wear rubber boots when wet weather soaks the grass alongside the path(3). Kuopio maintains the area’s outdoor infrastructure; Maaninka lies northwest of the centre along highway 77. If you are planning a longer North Savo birding day, combine this outing with other Maaninka-area sites only after checking the latest guidance from the land manager(1).

For maps, lean-to information, and the latest maintenance notes, start with the City of Kuopio’s Vehmeri nature trail page(1). The same route is summarised on Liikkuva Kuopio with land-management contact details(3). The Vehmeri nature trail is about 4 km as one point-to-point walk through Vehmersalmi, part of Kuopio in North Savo. The City of Kuopio built the path on private land under agreements with landowners(1)(3). From the village edge you move through pine forest on paths and short roadside sections. More than a kilometre of the route follows lake shore near Rantarinne toward Luukaarteen laavu, with nature trail boards about Ice Age traces, changing forest habitats, and woodland wildlife(1)(3). Near the start the path passes the Vehmersalmen Majakan urheilualue cluster—tennis, ice rink, disc golf course, and Vehmersalmen kirkonkylän hiihtomaa sit beside the same recreation area—before the route turns toward the lean-to. About a kilometre before the shelter you reach Luukaarteen laavu, which has a woodshed, waste point, dry toilet, and information board; in winter it doubles as a rest stop for skiers and snowmobilers using nearby Vehmersalmen hiihtoladut, Vehmersalmen jääladut, and the wider snowmobile network(1)(3). Past the laavu the surroundings open toward Helin Tallin ratsastuskenttä and Helin Tallin maneesi along Lempelänniementie—handy context if you combine a short hike with local riding or events. Luontopolkumies notes blue paint marks that are easy to follow, a short climb past Luuvuori’s ancient shoreline, and overall terrain that suits most walkers in ordinary trainers when conditions are dry(2).

Puijo nature trails are a marked hiking network on Puijo hill in Kuopio, a few kilometres from the market square. About 200 hectares of forest here are protected, and most of the woodland is also part of the EU Natura 2000 network. Kuopion kaupunki describes the three main summer loops—Puijon polku, Konttilan kierros, and Kokonmäen kierros—and the Ylä-Antikkalan and Puijonnokka lean-tos on its Puijo page(1). Hello Kuopio summarises parking, colours, and how the loops connect for visitors planning a day on the hill(2). Puijo Peak outlines themed and accessible routes around the summit, tower, and ski area, including the short accessible circuits near Puijo Maja(3). The trail on our map is about 6.6 km as one continuous line through this network. The three principal loops are each roughly two kilometres: Puijon polku (about 2 km, marked blue) crosses the old nature reserve with interpretation boards on nature, ski-jumping history, towers, and local culture, with start options at the end of Puijonrinteentie and on the summit. Konttilan kierros (about 2.3 km, marked red) visits old-growth forest and the Konttila heritage farm setting. Kokonmäen kierros (about 2 km, marked green) runs along the east flank of Kokonmäki and can be started from Konttila or from the foot of the Antikkala ski slope. Expect strong height differences on the blue and green loops—often over 100 metres cumulative—so some sections feel demanding. Along the line you pass Antikkalan tukkipatteri and Antikkalan rekkitangot near the top of Antikkalantie, Ylä-Antikkalan laavu a short way into the forest from the slope area, Puijon kuntoilukatos and Puijon portaat on the sports side of the hill, and Puijon näkötorni with views over Lake Kallavesi. The route also skirts Puijo DiscGolf, winter jump hills, and playing fields in Puijonlaakso before turning toward Otsolan miekkailusali—useful landmarks when you picture how urban fringe and forest alternate on Puijo. In the same area, Puijon maastopyöräreitit and Puijo Ladut share paths and facilities with hikers in different seasons; Kuopion pyöräilyreitit links into the wider city cycling network where geometries meet. For opening hours of the tower, firewood rules at lean-tos, and any maintenance notices, check Kuopion kaupunki(1).

Pökösenmäen patteripolku is a hiking route in Ranta-Toivala, a short drive north of Kuopio. The trail is about 5 km end to end on our map and visits earthworks and other sites linked to the Finnish War period; the City of Kuopio describes shorter alternatives of about 2 and 3 km in the same network, maintained by the Ranta-Toivala village committee together with the longer option(1). The same route is listed on Luontoon.fi for national outdoor planning(2). From the Halmejoki starting area you pass Halmejoen nuotiopaikka almost immediately, then Halmejoen rantautumispaikka where paddlers can land by the river. The route finishes near Ranta-Toivalan rantautumispaikka, a second canoe landing closer to open water—handy if you combine walking with a short paddle. The shared Halmejoen nuotiopaikka sits near the connection with Halmejoen luontopolku, a separate nature loop in herb-rich Natura forest with green paint blazes on the city pages; Pökösenmäki is marked in white in independent trip notes(3). Nearby, Karhon luontopolku reaches Karhonsaaren laavu and Karhonsaaren laituri on its own circuit. In winter the same forest corridor overlaps Jännevirta-Uuhimäki-latu Kuopio where that ski track is groomed—give ski traffic space when both are in use. Retkipaikka’s Halmejoen luontopolku walk-through adds detail on boardwalks, birdlife, and the old sand-pit campfire setting where many visitors join the military-history route(4). For firewood rules, hunting seasons, and the latest local notices, start from the City of Kuopio’s Pökösenmäki path page(1). Exercise extra care during elk hunting periods when moving in this forest landscape(1).

The Karttula–Syvänniemi hiking route is a point-to-point day hike in Kuopio, North Savo, linking the Syvänniemi village area toward Karttula. On our map the trail is about 13.6 km as one continuous line. For current outdoor information and maps for the city’s trail network, start with the City of Kuopio’s outdoor recreation pages(1). The same corridor sits inside the wider Sisä-Savon (Inner Savo) hiking route system, which Luontoon.fi lists by municipality segment(2). Syvänniemi village association describes the Syvänniemi–Souru–Savikoski–Karttula walking and mountain-biking corridor in detail, including where the path follows forest tracks and where wet ground can appear in summer(3). Reiskat ja Reppu’s Syvänniemi and Souru article adds readable background on the village, the former ironworks landscape at Souru, and why the shoreline and forest edges here are popular for local outings(6). From the Syvänniemi end you pass typical village services and recreation: Syvänniemen kaukalo, Syvänniemen pallokenttä, Syvänniemen ulkokuntoilupaikka, Syvänniemen nuotiopaikka, Syvänniemen uimaranta, Hermannitalon beachvolleykenttä, and Syvänniemen Nousu ry:n tenniskenttä cluster together near Keihäsjoki and Kuttajärvi. About 0.9 km into the route, Keihäsjoen laavu offers a lean-to stop beside the Keihäsjoki loop; the shorter Keihäsjoen retkeilyreitti is maintained locally and summarised on the city’s Keihäsjoki trail listing(4). Near Souru, Sourun näköalatorni is a clear landmark along the line. Toward Karttula, Karttulanlahden uimaranta and Karttulan urheilukenttä sit at the western end of the mapped route. The route connects logically to Sisä-Savon retkeilyreitti - Karttula for multi-day planning and shares trailhead space with winter routes such as Hermanninreitti (valaistulatu) and Kuttajärven jäälatu where those lines meet the same village fabric. Terrain is mostly forest paths and local connecting tracks; Syvänniemi village association notes that some stretches can stay wet depending on the season, especially before Savikoski(3). Expect a mix of lake views, small roads, and marked outdoor infrastructure typical of the Inner Savo network(2)(3).

For up-to-date trail rules, services, and the city’s own description of habitats and birds, start with the City of Kuopio’s Vanuvuori nature trail page(1). HelloKuopio’s visitor notes align on parking, the new structures, and reserve etiquette, including why bikes stay off the paths(2). Luonnon helmassa recounts early visits while signing was still going in, and how vivid the view feels once you reach the tower(3). Savon Sanomat reported on the stair build on Ukko-Vanu’s north slope in 2023, when a red-ribbon path kept access open around the work site(4). Vanuvuori nature trail is about 2.7 km in Hiltulanlahti, Kuopio, North Savo, on the Lake Kallavesi shore. The walk crosses a former clearing, older natural forest, and shaded hollows beneath three tops—Ukko-Vanu, Akka-Vanu, and Pikku-Vanu—in a Natura 2000 nature reserve of roughly 125 hectares that the City of Kuopio now owns almost entirely. About 0.8 km along the route you reach Vanuvuoren näkötorni on Ukko-Vanu: a 20 m observation tower finished in spring 2023, with stairs on the north face to soften the steep climb. Information boards introduce local species and the wellness benefits of time in the forest. Before the summit you can study a tall cliff face along the path. The city classifies the trail as partly demanding because of sharp ups and downs on rocky ground(1); expect rooty forest tread and airy views rather than a level stroll. After the 2023–2024 improvements the route supports day trips with a lean-to, maintained campfire site, woodshed, and dry toilet on site(1)(2); keep fires to those official spots and pack out litter. Berry picking and mushrooms are allowed where local rules permit general foraging(1). Wildlife interest is high: pygmy owls, red-flanked bluetails, woodpeckers, and other old-forest birds are mentioned on the city pages(1). Read more about the tower itself on our Vanuvuoren näkötorni page.

Karhonsaari is a roughly fifty-hectare island in Lake Kallavesi off Ranta-Toivala, Kuopio. The trail on our map is about 3.7 km as one line and threads the arboretum shore, Karhonsaaren laituri on the north side, and Karhonsaaren laavu on the south, with Ranta-Toivalan rantautumispaikka along the way for paddlers. Kuopion kaupunki describes the island’s two main marked routes—a roughly two-kilometre tree-species loop you can start from information points on either shore, and a separate Karhonkierto loop of similar length through EU Natura primeval forest in the west—as well as the laavu, campfire spot, and boat access(1). Luontoliitto adds detail on the small pond and wetland you can circle on duckboards, seasonal Karhofest on the island, and winter ski access from Kelloniemi, with a strong warning not to cross Toivalansalmi on weak ice(2). SLL explains that KLYY’s locked rowboats at Ranta-Toivala were not in service when last updated, while the city’s free summer boat loan from Valtuustotalo customer service remains the practical option for many visitors(3). Expect an open-air arboretum with nearly a hundred trees and shrubs, some plantings from the early 1900s, giant larches, thujas, and rhododendrons around Midsummer. Reminders of North Savo’s first steam sawmill (1875–1910) and company villas in the north add historical colour. For building rentals, sauna, and event questions, Savo-Karelia Nature League material is the right place to dig deeper(2). In the same Ranta-Toivala countryside, Pökösenmäen patteripolku runs as a separate hiking line with its own history focus; it is only a few hundred metres away at closest approach if you are planning a longer day on the mainland before or after the island. Borrowing the city rowing boat in summer is free of charge, but reserve ahead if you want a specific day; the boat fits three people and life jackets are available from customer service(1). Crossing the strait takes on the order of ten to fifteen minutes by oar when conditions are calm(2).

The Pitkämäki nature trail network is about 7.1 km as a point-to-point hike in Kuopio, North Savo. It crosses the Pitkämäki outdoor area and passes close to Pitkämäen uimaranta on Pitkälampi (Vääränlammentie), roughly 1.4 km from the start. Very near the beginning it meets Pitkämäen valaistu kuntorata and Pitkämäen valaistu latu — short, lit walking and ski loops in the same patch of forest that are handy for winter access or a quick warm-up before a longer walk. For closures, maintenance, and how Kuopio’s trail and rest-area network fits together, start with the City of Kuopio’s retkeilykohteet ja luontopolut hub(1). The city’s walking and outdoor routes pages note that Kuopio offers on the order of 80 km of narrower nature trails with information about the surrounding nature, alongside wider fitness routes(2). Visit Kuopio-Tahko sets North Savo’s lake-and-forest trail landscape in context for visitors planning day hikes from Kuopio(3). The trail is entirely within Kuopio. Read more on our page for Pitkämäen uimaranta for swimming and beach practicalities in summer. If you want to combine with a short lit walk or ski in winter, see our pages for Pitkämäen valaistu kuntorata and Pitkämäen valaistu latu.

The Kuopio–Tahko cycling route is a long point-to-point ride through the North Savo lakeland, finishing in the Tahko hill and holiday area. The route on our map is about 56.5 km as one continuous ride from the city waterfront toward Tahko Spa and the Tahko local recreation cluster. City of Kuopio describes the wider signed Kuopio–Tahko connection via Siilinjärvi, Muuruvesi, Juankoski and Nilsiä as roughly 110 km overall, and lists Makasiininkatu in the centre as a gateway address for planning that longer tour(1). Shorter and longer variants are normal on touring networks, so compare the day you are riding to the city’s description if you are following their full itinerary. For current route facts and how this fits Kuopio’s cycling network, the City of Kuopio’s cycling pages are the right place to start(1). Hello Kuopio adds context on mountain biking in Kuopio and Tahko, rental companies, and seasonal riding including eFatbikes in winter(2). At Tahko itself, Tahko.com highlights popular summer loops such as the roughly 20 km Rahasmäki circuit and the roughly 14 km Tahkomäki circuit, plus Bike Park and winter biking options if you extend your trip(3). From the harbour edge, the early kilometres pass ordinary Kuopio neighbourhoods and Iso-Valkeinen recreation: a beach, lean-to and campfire spot make a natural coffee stop before the line turns northeast into forest and village roads. About 31 km from the start, the Lastukoski shore band groups a kota, lean-to, landing spots and a swimming beach—one of the best places to refill bottles and pause before the Nilsiä approach. Through Nilsiä the surroundings become more village and holiday homes until the climb into Tahkovuori, where Nallelaavu sits in the woods and Tahkonlahti beach, Tahko Spa and Rantakota sit near the shore. Riders who want technical riding after the road tour can link into Tahko’s marked mountain bike network or the Tahko trails walking network for lookouts and shelters(3). North Savo offers strong elevation variation: Tahko markets slopes with up to about 200 m of vertical for mountain bikers(2)(3), so expect some climbs on the touring approach as well, not just flat lakeside pedalling.

Ruokosenlenkki is an about 16.1 km cycling loop in Kuopio, North Savo, threading the municipality’s forest-road and outdoor-route network where several other maintained lines meet. For how Kuopio presents its cycling network, trail mapping downloads, and the distinction between marked bike centres and wider countryside riding, start from the pages maintained by the City of Kuopio(1). Individual trailhead names for this loop are easiest to cross-check against the city’s outdoor and fitness trail listings, which group numerous routes, lean-tos, and campfire places across Kuopio(2). Hello Kuopio notes that beyond Puijo and Tahko, many riders use the same path and ski-track corridors once snow is gone—useful background when this ring shares alignments with walkers and winter route maintainers(3). Along the ride you repeatedly touch other published lines: the Uskinsalonlenkki walk, Jouhimäenkävelylenkki, and the shorter Jouhimäenlenkki bike loop make early junctions; farther around you cross winter ski routing on Reittiö / Kortteisensuon latu and meet long-distance snowmobile touring on Rahasmäki - Lapinlahden raja moottorikelkkareitti and Lapinlahden moottorikelkkailureitti—watch for mixed-season etiquette where tyres and sled tracks share hard-packed gravel. About two thirds into the circuit, Neulalammenlenkki joins the same mesh; riders who detour briefly on that bike loop pass Karjalaisen uimapaikka for a swim stop in warm weather. Near the Rahasmäki connectors, Vanhan kaivoksen laavu on the snowmobile line offers a sheltered fire break if you keep the detour short and respect sled right-of-way. The ring closes past Uskinlammenpisto, a short walking spur that illustrates how foot-only spurs sit beside rideable forest roads. Surfaces are typical North Savo forest roads and outdoor trail hardpack: rolled gravel, sand, and occasional softer patches after rain. Lighting is natural only; carry lights if you might finish near dusk. There is no dedicated trail-overview video online for this exact ring under its Finnish name, so preview terrain from city maps and neighbour routes instead.

Tulipaikka ja puuvaja

Uusi nuotiopaikka Syvänniemellä

Iivarinsalo sijaitsee keskisellä Kallavedellä syväväylän ja Vehmersalmelle johtavan väylän välissä. Iivarinsalon koillisniemen ympäri kiertää luonnon hiekkarannat, jotka soveltuvat erinomaisesti mm. uintiin ja auringonottoon. Saari onkin yksi Kallaveden saariston suosituimpia veneilykohteita ja soveltuu yöpymiseen sekä tilapäiseen oleskeluun. Saaren pohjoispuolella on rauhoitettuja pieniä saaria; Piippu- ja Korppiluodot, joihin maihinnousu on kielletty lintujen pesimäaikana 1.5.-31.7. jolloin niiden läheisyydessä liikkumista on muutoinkin syytä välttää. Saaren koilliskulmassa on keittokatos. Kohteella toimii polttopuuhuolto. Saaren eteläosassa on Kuopion Pursiseuran sekä Järvipelastajien tukikohdat. Kovat idän-ja koillisenpuoleiset tuulet voivat vaikeuttaa rantautumista. Kiinnitys: laituri, peräpoiju, ranta, ankkuri Varustus: jätepiste, käymälä, keittokatos, poijupaikkoja, polttopuut, retkisatama

Iivarinsalo sijaitsee keskisellä Kallavedellä syväväylän ja Vehmersalmelle johtavan väylän välissä. Iivarinsalon koillisniemen ympäri kiertää luonnon hiekkarannat, jotka soveltuvat erinomaisesti mm. uintiin ja auringonottoon. Saari onkin yksi Kallaveden saariston suosituimpia veneilykohteita ja soveltuu yöpymiseen sekä tilapäiseen oleskeluun. Saaren pohjoispuolella on rauhoitettuja pieniä saaria; Piippu- ja Korppiluodot, joihin maihinnousu on kielletty lintujen pesimäaikana 1.5.-31.7. jolloin niiden läheisyydessä liikkumista on muutoinkin syytä välttää. Saaren länsirannalla sijaitseva tulentekopaikka. Kohteella toimii polttopuuhuolto. Saaren eteläosassa on Kuopion Pursiseuran sekä Järvipelastajien tukikohdat. Kovat idän-ja koillisenpuoleiset tuulet voivat vaikeuttaa rantautumista. Varustus: nuotiopaikka, polttopuut

Kesällä 2006 käyttöön otettu taukopaikka vene-, melonta- ja moottorikelkkareittien käyttöön. Varustus: katettu tulentekopaikka, polttopuut, käymälä

Grillikatos, polttopuuhuolto,kanoottilaituri

Tahkon retkeilyreitin varrella oleva epävirallinen tulipaikka. Tulipaikalla ei ole polttopuuhuoltoa. Nuotiota varten retkeilijällä tulee olla mukana omat polttopuut. Huom! Älä vahingoita tulipaikan ympäristön puustoa nuotion tekemiseksi.

Vuorilammen pohjoispäässä sijaitseva kaunis nuotiopaikka. Polttopuuhuolto, puucee.

Kenttien läheisyydessä sijaitsevat pelaajille kesäaikaan pukukopit, wc:t, kioskikahvio sekä uimaranta. Ei talvikunnossapitoa ulkokuntosalin alueella

Vatsa- ja selkäpenkki, rekkitanko, dippilaite

Jonkin verran korkeuseroja.

Tasainen maasto. Rataa hallinnoivat Kuopion kaupunki sekä paikallinen seura Kuopio Frisbee Club KFC.

Tasainen maasto.

Jonkin verran korkeuseroja.

Jonkin verran korkeuseroja.

Paljon korkeuseroja. Rataa ylläpitää paikallinen seura Deep In The Forest yhdessä Kuopion kaupungin kanssa. Vain kesäkäyttö.

Toiminnanharjoittaja Vehmersalmen rhy.

Radan valvonnasta huolehtii Maaningan Metsästys- ja Ampumaseura.

2 kpl 100 metrin liikkuvan maalin rataa , jossa toisessa 75 m ampumapaikka( esim.hirven ampumakoe). Lisäksi 100 m luodikkorata ja 25 m pistoolirata.

Kiväärirata 75/100 m (myös liikkuva maali), skeet, trap, compak sporting, pistoolirata 25 m (myös kääntyvät taulut).