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,...
Kuopion kaupunki – Puijo+
Description
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. Hello Kuopio summarises parking, colours, and how the loops connect for visitors planning a day on the hill. Puijo Peak outlines themed and accessible routes around the summit, tower, and ski area, including the short accessible circuits near Puijo Maja.
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.
Length & route
The mapped hiking route is about 6.6 km as one line through the Puijo trail network. Official descriptions usually present three main summer loops: Puijon polku about 2 km (blue markings), Konttilan kierros about 2.3 km (red), and Kokonmäen kierros about 2 km (green), each with its own height profile and start points. Together with links between them, that matches the total distance you see on our map.
Getting there
Main parking and summit access are at Puijontie 135, 70300 Kuopio. For Puijon polku you can also start from the end of Puijonrinteentie near the baseball and ski stadium. Kokonmäen kierros can start from Konttilantila at the end of Antikkalantie or from the base of the Antikkala slope. Kuopion kaupunki publishes a PDF map of summer routes and links to Retkikartta.fi for browsing. For questions about land management, the city lists maaomaisuudenhallintapalvelut@kuopio.fi and +358 17 185 044.
Good to know
The summit has additional short accessible routes (about 200–300 m) separate from the steep main loops, including a lit boardwalk section without winter maintenance on the kansipolku; check Puijo Peak and Kuopion kaupunki for current themed routes and conditions. Lean-tos are intended for breaks and cooking—follow local fire instructions. Hello Kuopio notes that the main nature trails are year-round but the boardwalk route is not winter-maintained.
History
Konttila represents traditional East Finnish hillside farm settlement—the old rectory croft is often highlighted in municipal and regional copy as part of the red loop’s cultural setting.
Managed by
Kuopion kaupunki
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Each loop is typically walked as a circuit; direction is not strictly prescribed.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
Blue (Puijon polku), red (Konttilan kierros), and green (Kokonmäen kierros) paint and sign markers.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Kuopion kaupunki – Puijo+
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
6.6 km
Distance
Allow about two to three hours to walk the full mapped line at an easy pace with breaks, or roughly one hour per loop when you walk them separately.
Est. Time
Forest paths and mineral soil on the main loops; short accessible sections use crushed aggregate near the tower and ski facilities.
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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.
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,...
Kuopion kaupunki – Puijo+
Description
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. Hello Kuopio summarises parking, colours, and how the loops connect for visitors planning a day on the hill. Puijo Peak outlines themed and accessible routes around the summit, tower, and ski area, including the short accessible circuits near Puijo Maja.
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.
Length & route
The mapped hiking route is about 6.6 km as one line through the Puijo trail network. Official descriptions usually present three main summer loops: Puijon polku about 2 km (blue markings), Konttilan kierros about 2.3 km (red), and Kokonmäen kierros about 2 km (green), each with its own height profile and start points. Together with links between them, that matches the total distance you see on our map.
Getting there
Main parking and summit access are at Puijontie 135, 70300 Kuopio. For Puijon polku you can also start from the end of Puijonrinteentie near the baseball and ski stadium. Kokonmäen kierros can start from Konttilantila at the end of Antikkalantie or from the base of the Antikkala slope. Kuopion kaupunki publishes a PDF map of summer routes and links to Retkikartta.fi for browsing. For questions about land management, the city lists maaomaisuudenhallintapalvelut@kuopio.fi and +358 17 185 044.
Good to know
The summit has additional short accessible routes (about 200–300 m) separate from the steep main loops, including a lit boardwalk section without winter maintenance on the kansipolku; check Puijo Peak and Kuopion kaupunki for current themed routes and conditions. Lean-tos are intended for breaks and cooking—follow local fire instructions. Hello Kuopio notes that the main nature trails are year-round but the boardwalk route is not winter-maintained.
History
Konttila represents traditional East Finnish hillside farm settlement—the old rectory croft is often highlighted in municipal and regional copy as part of the red loop’s cultural setting.
Managed by
Kuopion kaupunki
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Location
Each loop is typically walked as a circuit; direction is not strictly prescribed.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
Blue (Puijon polku), red (Konttilan kierros), and green (Kokonmäen kierros) paint and sign markers.
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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.