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Siltapolku - Salpausselkä Trails

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1.2 km

Description

City of Lahti – Siltapolku (Salpausselkä Trails)+

Description

Siltapolku (Bridge Trail) is a short, easy connector on the Salpausselkä Trails network in Lahti. The trail is about 1.2 km long and links the Hämeenlinnantie and Reunakatu underpasses with the Messiläntie outdoor footbridge, stitching together walking, running, and mountain-biking routes on the Salpausselkä ridge. For the latest route descriptions, safety notes, and winter sharing rules with ski tracks, start with the City of Lahti Siltapolku page. The wider Salpausselkä outdoor sports area sits in the Salpausselkä UNESCO Global Geopark; Visit Lahti summarises the landscape and activity mix for visitors. Tiirismaan Latu ry works with the City of Lahti to maintain the marked trail network and publishes overview material for the Salpausselkä Trails. On the ground, Siltapolku is a two-way multi-use path marked with yellow-and-blue arrow markers in both directions. The City of Lahti describes the lower flat section as easy for walking, while the hill climb is moderate for cyclists because the tread is narrow and winding—keep speed moderate so you can pass others safely. The route runs between Messiläntie and the maintained ski trail: stay on the marked trail strip and cross the ski trail only at signed points in winter so the classic track stays intact. In the underpass tunnels, keep to the side, watch for people coming the other way, and give way to skiers in winter; a bell at the tunnel mouth is recommended for cyclists. At the top, near the Messiläntie bridge, a roughly 150 m two-way connector joins Siltapolku to Kintterön kymppi - Salpausselkä Trails: follow red arrow markers toward Kintterön kymppi from the bridge, and yellow-blue markers back toward the bridge from Kintterö. From the same bridge you can continue onto Mörripolku and onward toward Hollola’s trails, or return toward Riihelän rinki -Salpausselkä Trails and the Urheilukeskuksen ja Messilän kuntoradat loop. The separate Siltapolku - Salpausselkä Trails MTB line shares the same alignment for riders who prefer the biking category. Within a short walk of Tarmontie in the Messilä recreation zone, Liikuntastudio Zenana Hollola and Sisäpelikeskus PadelMarina sit among other local services. Päijät-Häme is known for lake and ridge scenery, and Lahti is the regional centre. The trail is a practical link for day trips rather than a destination loop on its own; combine it with Kintterön kymppi - Salpausselkä Trails, Riihelän rinki -Salpausselkä Trails, or Mörripolku for a longer outing.

Length & route

About 1.2 km one-way along the marked segment (two-way use). The route is a linear connector, not a loop. A roughly 150 m signed spur at the Messiläntie bridge links to Kintterön kymppi – Salpausselkä Trails (red arrow markers toward Kintterön kymppi).

Getting there

You reach Siltapolku from multiple directions on paths and walking-bike routes. One logical passage runs from the Hämeenlinnantie and Reunakatu underpasses up to the Messiläntie outdoor footbridge; you can also travel the same corridor from the bridge down toward Riihelän routes. Use the City of Lahti’s trail pages and kartta.lahti.fi (Maastoliikuntapolut layer) for parking near Syke, Koneharju, or other Salpausselkä trailheads when you combine Siltapolku with longer loops.

Good to know

Trail signs are reflective but the forest trails are not lit—carry a headlamp if you might finish after dark. Dogs are expected to stay on a leash on Salpausselkä Trails. In winter, ski trails are for skiing only; use snowshoes or fatbike on the marked multi-use trails where conditions allow, without walking on groomed classic tracks.

Managed by

Lahti

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Two-way; follow yellow-and-blue arrow markers. The short spur to Kintterön kymppi uses red markers toward Kintterön kymppi and yellow-blue markers back toward the bridge.

Route direction

Yellow and blue arrow markers (keltasiniset nuolimerkit); the connector to Kintterön kymppi uses red arrows toward Kintterön kymppi.

Route Signs

Dogs (On Leash)

Dogs

Activities allowed

Run

Activity

Hike / Walk

Activity

Bike

Activity

Terrain & conditions

1.2 km

Distance

About 15–30 minutes on foot for the 1.2 km segment one way; add time if you use the Kintterön kymppi connector or combine with neighbouring loops.

Est. Time

Forest path and a short section of purpose-built multi-use trail strip beside the ski trail; underpasses on asphalt.

Surface

Single Track

Route Type

Location

60.99410°N, 25.54299°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

Päijät-HämeRegion

LahtiCity

MessiläVillage

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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Siltapolku - Salpausselkä Trails1.2 km

Description

City of Lahti – Siltapolku (Salpausselkä Trails)+

Description

Length & route

Getting there

Good to know

Managed by

Lahti

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Location

Two-way; follow yellow-and-blue arrow markers. The short spur to Kintterön kymppi uses red markers toward Kintterön kymppi and yellow-blue markers back toward the bridge.

Route direction

Yellow and blue arrow markers (keltasiniset nuolimerkit); the connector to Kintterön kymppi uses red arrows toward Kintterön kymppi.

Route Signs

Dogs (On Leash)

Dogs