Niemisjoki–Lake Ähtärinsalmi trail
Route
Description
The Niemisjoki–Ähtärinsalmi trail is about 9.4 km as one continuous point-to-point hiking line in Ähtäri, South Ostrobothnia. It links the Niemisjoki river corridor with the Väliveden outdoor network toward the Ähtärinsalmi strait and Lake Ähtärinjärvi. For how the river trail, Väliveden loops, and Arpaisten reitti fit...
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Trail info
Typically walked from the Niemisjoki parking and Ohrakosko rest area toward Ähtärinsalmen Laavu; you can reverse the direction or link via Väliveden and Arpaisten junctions.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
River
River
Signposts and colour-coded markers: red on Arpaisten reitti, blue and blue-white on Väliveden loops where those networks overlap this corridor.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Bike
Activity
Terrain & conditions
9.4 km
Distance
Allow about 2.5–4 hours on foot for the full 9.4 km line, depending on pace and stops at Ohrakoski and Ähtärinsalmi.
Est. Time
Gravel forest roads at approaches, mixed forest footpath, occasional short road links, and duckboard sections on shared Väliveden and Arpaisten segments.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
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–Lake Ähtärinsalmi trail9.4 km
Route
Description
The Niemisjoki–Ähtärinsalmi trail is about 9.4 km as one continuous point-to-point hiking line in Ähtäri, South Ostrobothnia. It links the Niemisjoki river corridor with the Väliveden outdoor network toward the Ähtärinsalmi strait and Lake Ähtärinjärvi. For how the river trail, Väliveden loops, and Arpaisten reitti fit...
Managed by
Trail info
Location
Typically walked from the Niemisjoki parking and Ohrakosko rest area toward Ähtärinsalmen Laavu; you can reverse the direction or link via Väliveden and Arpaisten junctions.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
River
River
Signposts and colour-coded markers: red on Arpaisten reitti, blue and blue-white on Väliveden loops where those networks overlap this corridor.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Bike
Activity
Terrain & conditions
9.4 km
Distance
Allow about 2.5–4 hours on foot for the full 9.4 km line, depending on pace and stops at Ohrakoski and Ähtärinsalmi.
Est. Time
Gravel forest roads at approaches, mixed forest footpath, occasional short road links, and duckboard sections on shared Väliveden and Arpaisten segments.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
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.