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Kurkkupolku

—•Hiking Trails

1 km

Route

Kariston ulkokuntolaitteet

1.0 km|Free

Outdoor Gyms

Description

City of Lahti – Karisto terrain trails+

Description

Kurkkupolku is a short connector trail in Karisto, Lahti, in the Päijät-Häme region, on Pitkäkallionmäki. The trail is about 1 km and links the city-side outdoor route network toward the marked hill trails above Karisto. For the latest route descriptions, difficulty notes, and seasonal warnings for the whole Karisto network, start with the City of Lahti’s Karisto terrain trails page. Visit Lahti highlights Salpausselkä’s varied terrain for walking and trail running across the Lahti region, including marked forest trails meant for shared use where local rules allow. The City of Lahti’s wider Salpausselkä Trails materials repeat general safety expectations for marked forest trails: uneven roots and rock, no lighting on terrain trails, reflective markers in darkness, and dogs on a leash. From the shopping and services side of Karisma, you pass near Kuntokeskus Liikku Karisma on Kauppiaankatu before the route climbs toward Kariston ulkokuntolaitteet on Posteljooninkatu—outdoor exercise stations that sit where Kurkkupolku meets the Pitkäkallionpolku area. That junction is the practical hub for building a longer outing: you can loop about 3.3 km by combining Kurkkupolku with Pitkäkallionpolku back to your start, or continue via Pitkäkallionpolku toward Loistobaana and the regional outdoor corridor that the city also names Loistopolku in winter as a ski route. Nearby connectors include Sorsapolku from Kariston rantatie and the short Akanpisto link from Akankivenkatu. The city rates Kurkkupolku as medium overall and partly demanding on steeper pitches, with red-and-white arrow markings. On the steepest slopes, uphill and downhill lines are intentionally offset for safety—follow the marked direction of travel. Wet rock, frost, and leaves on roots and bedrock can be very slippery; winter adds ice on slopes, so the trail feels harder than its length suggests. The fragile forest and rock vegetation on Pitkäkallionmäki is why managers ask everyone to stay on marked paths.

Length & route

The trail is about 1 km as mapped. The City of Lahti describes Kurkkupolku as roughly 0.9 km per direction as a two-way connector from the city side, and notes a roughly 3.3 km hill loop when you circle Pitkäkallionpolku and return to the same start. Pitkäkallionpolku itself is described separately as about a 1.5 km loop on the same hill system.

Getting there

Reach the trail from the shared outdoor routes through the motorway underpass near Kauppiaankatu 9, following the City of Lahti’s Karisto instructions. There are no general trailhead car parks for Pitkäkallionmäki routes; the city asks people to arrive on foot, by bike, or by bus to the Kauppiaankatu and Kariston rantatie access areas, and not to block yard entrances or park on lawns. Outside the ski season, parking is only highlighted at the south end of Loistobaana; that can be useful if you are combining with Loistobaana or approaching from the south. Buses serve the Kauppiaankatu and Kariston rantatie vicinity.

Good to know

In winter, maintained ski tracks—including the Loistobaana corridor when it operates as a ski route—are for skiing only; cross them carefully where the marked walking network allows. Terrain trails are not mechanically maintained in winter; traction devices and a headlamp help on ice and in darkness.

Managed by

Lahti

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Follow the marked one-way offsets on steep slopes; elsewhere you can use the connector in either direction as a two-way link.

Route direction

Red and white arrows.

Route Signs

Dogs (On Leash)

Dogs

Open / Good Condition

City of Lahti – Karisto terrain trails

Activities allowed

Bike

Activity

Hike / Walk

Activity

Run

Activity

Terrain & conditions

1 km

Distance

About 20–35 minutes on foot for the kilometre-class connector, longer if you add Pitkäkallionpolku or Loistobaana.

Est. Time

Natural forest and rock trail on Pitkäkallionmäki; roots, stone, and short steep pitches.

Surface

Point-to-Point, Single Track

Route Type

Light Traffic

Traffic

City of Lahti – Karisto terrain trails+

Location

60.97775°N, 25.73191°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

Päijät-HämeRegion

LahtiCity

KaristoVillage

Hiking TrailsCategory

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Lahti, 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.

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