Hakinkierros trail
Route
Description
For the dedicated trail sheet and map context, start with Luontoon.fi. The loop lies in Punkaharju, part of Savonlinna in South Savo, inside the Natural Resources Institute Finland research forest that has welcomed visitors free of charge year-round for decades. The trail is about 7.6 km as mapped and forms a fo...
Managed by
Savonlinna
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Most visitor blogs hike the loop clockwise from the research-park parking, but the circuit is bidirectional as long as you follow the posted arrows and trail forks.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
Winter Maintenance
Winter Maintenance
Major junctions carry wooden signs; additional stretches use white painted arrow blazes for reassurance.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Bike
Activity
Hike / Walk
Activity
Ski
Activity
Terrain & conditions
7.6 km
Distance
Roughly 2–2.5 hours on foot for fit adults when you linger at Karjalankallio laavu and the tall-larch stop; winter ski laps that share the corridor with Metlan lenkki latu are usually quicker but gear dependent.
Est. Time
Dirt / Grass / Gravel
Surface
Loop, Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
Location
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Our data was researched from Savonlinna, 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.
Hakinkierros trail7.6 km
Route
Description
For the dedicated trail sheet and map context, start with Luontoon.fi. The loop lies in Punkaharju, part of Savonlinna in South Savo, inside the Natural Resources Institute Finland research forest that has welcomed visitors free of charge year-round for decades. The trail is about 7.6 km as mapped and forms a fo...
Managed by
Savonlinna
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Location
Most visitor blogs hike the loop clockwise from the research-park parking, but the circuit is bidirectional as long as you follow the posted arrows and trail forks.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
Winter Maintenance
Winter Maintenance
Major junctions carry wooden signs; additional stretches use white painted arrow blazes for reassurance.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Bike
Activity
Hike / Walk
Activity
Ski
Activity
Terrain & conditions
7.6 km
Distance
Roughly 2–2.5 hours on foot for fit adults when you linger at Karjalankallio laavu and the tall-larch stop; winter ski laps that share the corridor with Metlan lenkki latu are usually quicker but gear dependent.
Est. Time
Dirt / Grass / Gravel
Surface
Loop, Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
Rate & Review
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Share a photo from a recent trip
Answers to your questions
Visit Savonlinna
Our data was researched from Savonlinna, 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.