Pisa trails
Route
Description
Pisa trails are a day-hike network on forested Pisa hill above Lake Syväri in Nilsiä, which is part of Kuopio in North Savo. The quartzite slopes belong to the same old Karelian remnant chain as Koli; Luontoon.fi describes long sightseeing tradition, demanding rocky paths, and viewing points such as the Treaty of Teusi...
Managed by
Kuopion kaupunki
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Walk either from Lastukoski or Salmenpelto parking; choose the shorter ascent from Salmenpelto or the longer approach from Lastukoski per official segment lengths.
Route direction
Nature Reserve
Area
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
Orange paint on trees.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
8.5 km
Distance
About 3–5 hours for the full marked network at an easy pace.
Est. Time
Rocky, steep forest paths with built stairs and duckboard-style fixes on steeper climbs.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Moderate Traffic
Traffic
2014
Renovation years
Location
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Our data was researched from Kuopion kaupunki, 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.
Pisa trails8.5 km
Route
Description
Pisa trails are a day-hike network on forested Pisa hill above Lake Syväri in Nilsiä, which is part of Kuopio in North Savo. The quartzite slopes belong to the same old Karelian remnant chain as Koli; Luontoon.fi describes long sightseeing tradition, demanding rocky paths, and viewing points such as the Treaty of Teusi...
Managed by
Kuopion kaupunki
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Location
Walk either from Lastukoski or Salmenpelto parking; choose the shorter ascent from Salmenpelto or the longer approach from Lastukoski per official segment lengths.
Route direction
Nature Reserve
Area
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
Orange paint on trees.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
8.5 km
Distance
About 3–5 hours for the full marked network at an easy pace.
Est. Time
Rocky, steep forest paths with built stairs and duckboard-style fixes on steeper climbs.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Moderate Traffic
Traffic
2014
Renovation years
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Pisa trails"
Share a photo from a recent trip
Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Kuopion kaupunki, 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.