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Myllymäki–Katralampi circuit

—•Hiking Trails

15.9 km

Route

Description

City of Lappeenranta – Kiukkaanlammen retkeilyreitti+

Description

The Myllymäki–Katralampi circuit is about 15.9 km of hiking in Joutseno, Lappeenranta, in the South Karelia lake-and-forest countryside. The City of Lappeenranta maintains outdoor routes in this area; for the Kiukkaanlampi section specifically, the Kiukkaanlammen retkeilyreitti service page describes a roughly 6 km stretch with a laavu where you can eat or stay overnight, open around the clock and free to use. The city’s Kuntopolut ja retkeily hub lists Myllymäki among its illuminated fitness-trail locations and links to maintenance contacts for the latest conditions. The regional visitors’ guide for Lappeenranta links to trail PDFs and broader outdoor resources for the city and surroundings. Näitä polkuja tallaan describes Katralammen laavu (sometimes called Sikalaavu) as a high perch with a view down to Katralampi, reached along blue-marked paths from the Myllymäki recreation side or other approaches, with a stiff final climb from the road. Along this route, the Myllymäki downhill and cross-country ski centres appear early as landmarks in the same outdoor complex. About 7.8 km from the start, Kiukkaanlammen laavu matches the city’s named Kiukkaanlammen retkeilyreitti segment and is a natural lunch or overnight stop. Near the end, Katralammen laavu sits close to the full mapped distance. The route passes Pappilankorven ampumarata (shooting range) near the start; treat this as a safety and access cue and follow any local restrictions. The same Myllymäki–Joutseno trail network links to Haukvuoren lenkki and the Joutseno centre–Myllymäki E10 connection, and shorter loops such as Kiukkaanlammen reitti branch from the Kiukkaanlampi area—useful if you want to shorten the day or combine with winter ski tracks when they are open. Allow most of a day in typical summer conditions, with time for laavu stops and photos. Check the city’s pages for the latest on maintenance and any local notices.

Length & route

The trail is about 15.9 km as mapped for this hiking line. It is not a closed loop in our geometry. The City of Lappeenranta publishes Kiukkaanlammen retkeilyreitti as about 6 km covering the Kiukkaanlampi laavu segment —this full circuit strings that area together with Myllymäki and Katralampi on a longer day hike.

Getting there

The Myllymäki outdoor area is reached from Joutseno via Myllymäentie (for example near Myllymäen laskettelukeskus at Myllymäentie 83). Pappilankorventie 156 lies near the early part of the route by Pappilankorven ampumarata. Independent descriptions of Katralammen laavu mention approaching from Roisontie with signposting into the forest. For the Kiukkaanlampi service location, the city lists Joutseno postal area 54100 on its Kiukkaanlammen retkeilyreitti page. Use those road references with a map or the city’s trail maintenance information for the latest access.

Good to know

Trail use is free on the city pages reviewed. Laavu stops may have campfire rules; follow local fire instructions. Winter ski and lit-track networks overlap parts of the same Myllymäki terrain—respect grooming and any season-specific rules. The shooting range near the start is an active facility; do not enter restricted areas.

Managed by

Lappeenranta

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Either direction along the mapped open line; shorter variants use Kiukkaanlammen reitti or connections toward Joutseno centre.

Route direction

Recreation Area

Lake

blue

Route Signs

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

15.9 km

Distance

About four to six hours in typical summer conditions for the full 15.9 km, depending on pace and time at Kiukkaanlammen laavu and Katralammen laavu.

Est. Time

Forest paths and forest roads typical of municipal recreation forests; some steeper slopes near Katralampi according to trip write-ups.

Surface

Single Track

Route Type

Light Traffic

Traffic

Partial Shade

Shade

Näitä polkuja tallaan – Katralammen laavu

Location

61.12346°N, 28.61650°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

South KareliaRegion

LappeenrantaCity

JoutsenoVillage

Hiking TrailsCategory

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Lappeenranta, 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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