Pökösenmäki battery trail
Description
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 R...
Managed by
Kuopion kaupunki
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Point-to-point from the Halmejoki trailhead toward Ranta-Toivala landing areas; shorter variants branch within the same network.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
River
River
White paint blazes described in independent trip reports for this trail; Halmejoen luontopolku uses green blazes where the routes meet.
Route Signs
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
5 km
Distance
Allow about one and a half to two and a half hours for the full 5 km with short breaks and reading signs; shorter loops suit a quicker visit when you choose the 2 or 3 km options.
Est. Time
Forest paths and local terrain with modest climbs in places; boardwalks and stairs appear on the connecting Halmejoen luontopolku loop.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
Location
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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.
Pökösenmäki battery trail5 km
Description
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 R...
Managed by
Kuopion kaupunki
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Location
Point-to-point from the Halmejoki trailhead toward Ranta-Toivala landing areas; shorter variants branch within the same network.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
River
River
White paint blazes described in independent trip reports for this trail; Halmejoen luontopolku uses green blazes where the routes meet.
Route Signs
Location
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
5 km
Distance
Allow about one and a half to two and a half hours for the full 5 km with short breaks and reading signs; shorter loops suit a quicker visit when you choose the 2 or 3 km options.
Est. Time
Forest paths and local terrain with modest climbs in places; boardwalks and stairs appear on the connecting Halmejoen luontopolku loop.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
Explore nearby
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Pökösenmäki battery trail"
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.