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Pyhäkoski outdoor route

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29.1 km

Route

Description

City of Mäntyharju – Mäntyharju–Pertunmaa (hiking)+

Description

Pyhäkoski outdoor route is about 29.1 km as a day or two-day hike along lake and forest shorelines in Mäntyharju, South Savo. It forms part of the same Mäntyharju–Pertunmaa outdoor corridor that the City of Mäntyharju describes for hikers and mountain bikers: heritage farm scenery, the 2011 summer-cottage exhibition area, and the small-boat lock at Pyhäkoski that once served log driving and now links Pyhävesi with Vihannanselkä. Visit Lakeland Finland summarises the route in English with the same rest stops and sights. Mäntyharju lies between lakes and esker country; Etelä-Savo is known for long shoreline trails and links toward Repovesi National Park on other municipal routes. From the Kirkonkylä end you pass near Pappilan frisbeegolfpuisto and winter services such as Mäntyharjun retkiluistelurata where the route comes closest to the ice-skating track. About 3.7 km into the walk you reach Ruokohiekan laavu on Pyhävesi—a regional shelter listing describes a covered fireplace, firewood, an outdoor well, and sauna access for visitors planning a longer stop. Farther along, Pyhäkosken laavu sits at the western trailhead area described by the city: a practical place to start or finish, with parking and barrier-free access noted in regional tourism copy. Near Vanha-Pyhäniemi kaivo 1 you are in the Pyhäniemi shoreline zone where the lock and canal structures draw anglers and boaters as well as walkers. The route meets several other Mäntyharju trails: Citypatikkareitti and Pappilanniemen ulkoilureitistö near the village shore, Kirkonkylän kierros and Varpasen kierros on shared recreation corridors. The same Pyhäkoski–Vihantasalmi section is used with mountain bikes on the parallel outdoor route under the same name in our listings—hikers and cyclists should watch for each other on narrow forest tracks. For the latest maps, markings, and maintenance messages, rely on the City of Mäntyharju.

Length & route

The trail is about 29.1 km. Published tables for the Mäntyharju–Pertunmaa hiking route often describe a shorter blue-marked section of about 10 km with the same rest stops; your total distance depends on which links you use in the wider network. Allow roughly a full day moving at a steady hiking pace, or two shorter days if you break at Ruokohiekan laavu and Pyhäkosken laavu.

Getting there

The City of Mäntyharju lists a main start at Mäntyharjuntie 31, 52700 Mäntyharju, with map links in their Karttapalvelu, and a western start at Pyhäkosken laavu with coordinates given on the same page. Visit Lakeland Finland gives Paasolanmäentie 1, 52700 Mäntyharju as another stated starting address and names Pyhäkoski shelter as the western option. By car, Ruokohiekka is also described as reachable to the end of Sakarintie for drivers heading straight to the lean-to.

Good to know

Markings: blue paint on trees and signposts at junctions as described by the City of Mäntyharju. Contact for sports facilities: liikuntapaikkamestari +358 40 352 2658; tourism +358 40 640 2603, matkailu@mantyharju.fi. Fishing and boating near Pyhäkoski follow general water-area rules—check local notices. Visit Lakeland notes an English brochure on mantyharju.fi/mantyharju-in-english/.

Managed by

Mäntyharju

Official Maintenance

Trail info

either direction; the city lists a main start in Kirkonkylä and a western start at Pyhäkosken laavu

Route direction

Recreation Area

Lake

River

blue

Route Signs

Open / Good Condition

City of Mäntyharju – Mäntyharju–Pertunmaa (hiking)

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Bike

Activity

Terrain & conditions

29.1 km

Distance

about 6–10 hours in one day for fit hikers, or two shorter days with shelter stops

Est. Time

Dirt / Gravel

Surface

Point-to-Point, Single Track

Route Type

Light Traffic

Traffic

Partial Shade

Shade

Location

61.41264°N, 26.83123°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

South SavoRegion

MäntyharjuCity

KirkonkyläVillage

Hiking TrailsCategory

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Mäntyharju, 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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