Niemisjoki hiking and fishing trail
Route
Description
The Niemisjoki hiking and fishing trail is about 4.5 km as a point-to-point route along River Niemisjoki in Ähtäri, in South Ostrobothnia. It follows the river through mixed forest and riverside scenery a few kilometres from the town centre. For route options, difficulty, and printable maps, start with Visit Ähtäri’s n...
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Trail info
Typically walked downstream from the Ähtäri Zoo tourism area toward Ohrakoski, or upstream from the forest-road parking; either direction is possible.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
River
River
Marked Route
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
4.5 km
Distance
Allow about 1.5–2.5 hours on foot for the full route, depending on pace, fishing stops, and which trailhead you use.
Est. Time
Gravel and compacted shared-use paths and local road at the start, then narrower forest footpath and duckboard sections closer to the river.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
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.
Niemisjoki hiking and fishing trail4.5 km
Route
Description
The Niemisjoki hiking and fishing trail is about 4.5 km as a point-to-point route along River Niemisjoki in Ähtäri, in South Ostrobothnia. It follows the river through mixed forest and riverside scenery a few kilometres from the town centre. For route options, difficulty, and printable maps, start with Visit Ähtäri’s n...
Managed by
Trail info
Location
Typically walked downstream from the Ähtäri Zoo tourism area toward Ohrakoski, or upstream from the forest-road parking; either direction is possible.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
River
River
Marked Route
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
4.5 km
Distance
Allow about 1.5–2.5 hours on foot for the full route, depending on pace, fishing stops, and which trailhead you use.
Est. Time
Gravel and compacted shared-use paths and local road at the start, then narrower forest footpath and duckboard sections closer to the river.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
Explore nearby
Rate & Review
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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.