Inner Savo hiking route – Karttula
Route
Description
The trail is about 73.2 km as one continuous hiking route in Kuopio, not a loop, forming the Karttula leg of the Sisä-Savon retkeilyreittistö through lake-and-forest countryside in North Savo. For downloadable maps, the latest municipal guidance on local outdoor networks, and notes on rest spots, start from Kuopion kau...
Managed by
Kuopion kaupunki
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Either direction along the network leg; short spurs such as Keihäsjoen ulkoilureitti are described as walkable in both directions from the church car park.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
River
River
The wider Sisä-Savon network uses wooden posts and paint on many legs; local Keihäsjoen branches are described with orange and blue markings, while connecting multi-use corridors may follow ski or snowmobile signage in winter.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Bike
Activity
Terrain & conditions
73.2 km
Distance
3–4 days for most hikers at this distance and mixed terrain; strong groups may compress to 2 long days.
Est. Time
Dirt / Gravel
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
2009
Construction year
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.
Inner Savo hiking route – Karttula73.2 km
Route
Description
The trail is about 73.2 km as one continuous hiking route in Kuopio, not a loop, forming the Karttula leg of the Sisä-Savon retkeilyreittistö through lake-and-forest countryside in North Savo. For downloadable maps, the latest municipal guidance on local outdoor networks, and notes on rest spots, start from Kuopion kau...
Managed by
Kuopion kaupunki
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Location
Either direction along the network leg; short spurs such as Keihäsjoen ulkoilureitti are described as walkable in both directions from the church car park.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
River
River
The wider Sisä-Savon network uses wooden posts and paint on many legs; local Keihäsjoen branches are described with orange and blue markings, while connecting multi-use corridors may follow ski or snowmobile signage in winter.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Bike
Activity
Terrain & conditions
73.2 km
Distance
3–4 days for most hikers at this distance and mixed terrain; strong groups may compress to 2 long days.
Est. Time
Dirt / Gravel
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
2009
Construction year
Explore nearby
Rate & Review
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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.