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Old Forest Trail, Kolmisoppi–Neulamäki nature reserve

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3.7 km

Route

Vuorilammen nuotiopaikka

0.8 km|Free

Campfire SpotsVuorilammen pohjoispäässä sijaitseva kaunis nuotiopaikka. Polttopuuhuolto, puucee.

Description

City of Kuopio – Kolmisoppi–Neulamäki+

Description

The Old Forest Trail is about 3.7 km on our map in the Kolmisoppi–Neulamäki nature reserve, a few kilometres southwest of central Kuopio in North Savo. The route is not a loop; it overlaps the longer Neulamäki circuit in places and focuses on the reserve’s older spruce and pine forest, dead wood, and display boards about conks, hole-nesting birds such as woodpeckers, and Ice Age erratic boulders. The area is part of a Natura 2000 site with strong relief between rocky hills and forested hollows; the Finnish Environment Institute describes representative herb-rich forest, springs, cliffs, and species such as flying squirrel on the wider site. For trail descriptions, the PDF brochure, parking, and how the three marked nature trails connect, start with the City of Kuopio’s Kolmisoppi–Neulamäki destination page. Hello Kuopio lists the same trailheads, adds bus lines 4 and 8 to Juontotie I, and points to the Vuorilampi campfire site as a link between routes. About 0.8 km from the start along the route you reach Vuorilammen nuotiopaikka on the Vuorilampi shore, a natural break spot with a campfire place and a dry toilet; the City of Kuopio notes that the last approach is steep enough that assistance may be needed for people with restricted mobility even though the toilet is accessible. From this same corner, the short Pikkukierto trail links the Neulamäki loop and the Old Forest Trail, and the longer Neulamäen kierto continues toward Tervaruukki and Suuri Neulamäki with much more height gain. If you want a tower lookout or reservable hut, those sit on the wider walking and ski networks around Neulamäki and Pilppa (Neulamäen näkötorni, Tervaruukin ulkoilumaja, Pilpan maja, and related laavut on connecting routes in our database). Kivenjuurelta’s visit to the area in 2017 describes rich stream-side groves, cliff plants on Vuorilampi’s east rim, and quieter paths in the old-forest section where narrow tread sometimes fades; the same day mixed sun and showers, and the author combined several paths into a longer outing than any single marked loop. Kuopio is a lakeside city; this reserve sits close enough for a half-day forest walk without leaving town.

Length & route

The trail is about 3.7 km end to end. Official descriptions round the Old Forest Trail to about four kilometres and note that it partly overlaps Neulamäen kierto. Terrain mixes forest paths with roots and rock; the linked Neulamäki loop gains almost 100 m in places, but this trail focuses on the old-forest section rather than the summit climb.

Getting there

By car, the City of Kuopio and Hello Kuopio place the main nature-trail parking at the northwest end of Kolmisoppi pond, Pilpantie 142, 70700 Kuopio. The same pages describe access from Neulamäki via the end of Juontotie or the sports field, and street parking on Juontotie (70150 Kuopio). Bus lines 4 and 8 to stop Juontotie I connect the area to the centre; see the Digitransit link on Hello Kuopio for current timetables.

Good to know

Stay on marked paths and respect reserve rules; the Finnish Environment Institute lists the conservation objectives for the Natura site and the mix of private land and conservation designations. Flying squirrel and several rare plants and mosses are cited as reasons for protection—quiet behaviour helps. The City of Kuopio states trails are marked with paint and can be hiked without rubber boots in normal conditions. No video was found that clearly meets the trail-overview bar for this exact route; check the municipal page for updates.

Managed by

Kuopion kaupunki

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Marked with paint along the route.

Route Signs

Open / Good Condition

City of Kuopio – Kolmisoppi–Neulamäki

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Run

Activity

Terrain & conditions

3.7 km

Distance

About 1–1.5 hours at a relaxed pace with reading stops.

Est. Time

Forest soil and roots, occasional rock; city pages describe typical nature-trail footing without requiring rubber boots in normal conditions.

Surface

Point-to-Point, Single Track

Route Type

Light Traffic

Traffic

City of Kuopio – Kolmisoppi–Neulamäki

Location

62.87600°N, 27.59688°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

North SavoRegion

KuopioCity

Kolmisoppi–NeulamäkiVillage

Hiking TrailsCategory

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Pörrönpolku

321 m

Free

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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.

Finland North Savo Kuopio Hiking TrailsOld Forest Trail, Kolmisoppi–Neulamäki nature reserve

Old Forest Trail, Kolmisoppi–Neulamäki nature reserve3.7 km

Route

Vuorilammen nuotiopaikka

0.8 km|Free

Campfire SpotsVuorilammen pohjoispäässä sijaitseva kaunis nuotiopaikka. Polttopuuhuolto, puucee.

Description

City of Kuopio – Kolmisoppi–Neulamäki+

Description

Length & route

Getting there

Good to know

Managed by

Kuopion kaupunki

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Location

Marked with paint along the route.

Route Signs

Open / Good Condition

City of Kuopio – Kolmisoppi–Neulamäki

Location

62.87600°N, 27.59688°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

North SavoRegion

KuopioCity

Kolmisoppi–NeulamäkiVillage

Hiking TrailsCategory

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Run

Activity

Terrain & conditions

3.7 km

Distance

About 1–1.5 hours at a relaxed pace with reading stops.

Est. Time

Forest soil and roots, occasional rock; city pages describe typical nature-trail footing without requiring rubber boots in normal conditions.

Surface

Point-to-Point, Single Track

Route Type

Light Traffic

Traffic

City of Kuopio – Kolmisoppi–Neulamäki

Explore nearby

Pörrönpolku

321 m

Free

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Finland North Savo Kuopio Hiking TrailsOld Forest Trail, Kolmisoppi–Neulamäki nature reserve