Arpaisten Trail
Route
Description
The trail is about 52.9 km as one continuous hiking route between Ähtäri’s zoo and tourism belt and the Arpainen cabin area toward Soini. It is a long day-hike or a comfortable two- to three-day backpack for most people. For planning and official service descriptions, start with the Arpaisten reitti page on Luontoon.fi...
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Trail info
Commonly walked Ähtäri toward Soini or Cabin–Soini; official material also describes the whole corridor from Soini toward Ähtäri Zoo. Either direction works if you arrange shuttle or return transport.
Route direction
red paint marks on posts in the main trail system; City of Ähtäri also notes red colour coding alongside signed posts.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Bike
Activity
Terrain & conditions
52.9 km
Distance
Two to three hiking days for most people at a relaxed pace; very fit groups can push further each day. Allow roughly 12–18 hours of walking if attempting a single push in midsummer.
Est. Time
Forest paths and esker sand, bog crossings on duckboards at Matosuo, short gravel and asphalt links near Ähtäri and villages.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Location
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Our data was researched from Ähtäri, 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.
Arpaisten Trail52.9 km
Route
Description
The trail is about 52.9 km as one continuous hiking route between Ähtäri’s zoo and tourism belt and the Arpainen cabin area toward Soini. It is a long day-hike or a comfortable two- to three-day backpack for most people. For planning and official service descriptions, start with the Arpaisten reitti page on Luontoon.fi...
Managed by
Trail info
Location
Commonly walked Ähtäri toward Soini or Cabin–Soini; official material also describes the whole corridor from Soini toward Ähtäri Zoo. Either direction works if you arrange shuttle or return transport.
Route direction
red paint marks on posts in the main trail system; City of Ähtäri also notes red colour coding alongside signed posts.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Bike
Activity
Terrain & conditions
52.9 km
Distance
Two to three hiking days for most people at a relaxed pace; very fit groups can push further each day. Allow roughly 12–18 hours of walking if attempting a single push in midsummer.
Est. Time
Forest paths and esker sand, bog crossings on duckboards at Matosuo, short gravel and asphalt links near Ähtäri and villages.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Explore nearby
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Arpaisten Trail"
Share a photo from a recent trip
Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Ähtäri, 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.