Lauhanvuori trails: Kivijata to Lauhanvuori summit
Route
Description
For closures, winter access, and how Lauhanvuori National Park’s trails link together, start with the hiking and outdoor material on Luontoon.fi. Visit Suupohja repeats the park rule that Kivijata’s sandstone sea is crossed only on the marked line with duckboards, notes Pirunkierros starting at the stone field, and...
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Isojoki
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Most people walk uphill from Kivijata toward Lauhanvuori laki for a logical climb, but the line can be hiked either way depending on shuttle plans.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
Marked Route
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
7.8 km
Distance
Allow roughly 2.5–4 hours for the 7.8 km traverse with summit stops and photography, or a full half day if you linger at Spitaalijärvi and the tower.
Est. Time
Forest soil and roots, short rockier pulls toward the summit rim, mandatory duckboards on Kivijata’s sandstone chaos, and maintained paths near Spitaalijärvi facilities.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
Location
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Our data was researched from Isojoki, 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.
Lauhanvuori trails: Kivijata to Lauhanvuori summit7.8 km
Route
Description
For closures, winter access, and how Lauhanvuori National Park’s trails link together, start with the hiking and outdoor material on Luontoon.fi. Visit Suupohja repeats the park rule that Kivijata’s sandstone sea is crossed only on the marked line with duckboards, notes Pirunkierros starting at the stone field, and...
Managed by
Isojoki
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Location
Most people walk uphill from Kivijata toward Lauhanvuori laki for a logical climb, but the line can be hiked either way depending on shuttle plans.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
Marked Route
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
7.8 km
Distance
Allow roughly 2.5–4 hours for the 7.8 km traverse with summit stops and photography, or a full half day if you linger at Spitaalijärvi and the tower.
Est. Time
Forest soil and roots, short rockier pulls toward the summit rim, mandatory duckboards on Kivijata’s sandstone chaos, and maintained paths near Spitaalijärvi facilities.
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 Isojoki, 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.