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Kokonharju trail

—•Hiking Trails

2.4 km

Route

P 1

Description

Luontoon.fi – Punkaharju Nature Reserve (hiking and outdoor recreation)+

Description

Kokonharjun polku is about 2.4 km of marked path on Kokonharju in the Punkaharju national landscape in Savonlinna, South Savo. It climbs and descends the esker through natural pine forest and passes the Punkaharju research forest exotic species plots, including a larch stand planted about 140 years ago and some of Finland's tallest pines. The ridge top sits roughly 30 metres above the surface of Lake Kokonselkä, with partly framed lake glimpses through the trees. For rules, trail context, and neighbouring official routes in the nature reserve, start with Metsähallitus on Luontoon.fi. The Natural Resources Institute Finland describes Kokonharjun reitti as starting from the old school parking by the research park and quotes about three kilometres walking —some printed and blog walkthroughs round the full circuit the same way, while the GPX line we publish is about 2.4 km. Luontopolkumies writes colourfully on Retkipaikka about orange paint blazes, a bench a little over a kilometre in, and short overlaps with Hakin kierros through the arboretum. Kruunupuisto's trails page highlights steep ups and downs on the ridge in places, still following orange marks, and notes that services sit only a few hundred metres away from the route. Along the line, about 0.35 km from the start, you pass Ratavartija kaivo. The route meets Puruveden ympäriajo, the long lake circuit bike trail, in the same general harju area—useful if you are linking a walk with a wider cycling day. The walking geometry ends near Kokonharju P-alue, a small parking spot at the eastern end of the segment. Many hikers drive to Tutkimuspuisto at Puistometsäntie 14 by Finland’s Forest Museum Lusto, where signage points to both Kokonharjun polku and Hakin kierros; if you begin there, expect a few hundred metres through the tree-species park before the Kokonharju-only loop branches. Terrain is mostly easy but the esker climbs are noticeable; mountain bikers also use the overlapping harju paths respectfully. There is no maintained campfire on Kokonharjun polku itself.

Length & route

The trail is about 2.4 km as stored from authoritative open routing; many on-site descriptions and the Natural Resources Institute Finland round a full walking circuit through the research forest to about 3 km. Expect forest footpath and harju slopes, orange paint or tape marking, and short shared segments with Hakin kierros near the arboretum. Kruunupuisto notes sharper ups and downs along the esker in places.

Getting there

The Natural Resources Institute Finland places the research-forest trail start at the old school parking by Tutkimuspuisto. Practically, hikers often use Tutkimuspuisto parking at Puistometsäntie 14 near Lusto, with roughly 15 car spaces described in visitor write-ups. The mapped segment ends next to Kokonharju P-alue (61.80456, 29.31636). When approaching from regional bike networks, Puruveden ympäriajo runs along the same harju system near the early part of the walk.

Good to know

The Natural Resources Institute Finland keeps Tutkimuspuisto open year-round and free of charge for visitors; follow local instructions for research infrastructure. Combine with Hakin kierros or Puulajireitti from the same hub when you want a longer day. Respect cyclists where trail families are shared.

Managed by

Savonlinna

Official Maintenance

GPX data from: © Metsähallitus, 2024

Trail info

Retkipaikka notes signage suggesting a clockwise circuit once you are on the Kokonharju loop proper.

Route direction

Orange paint and occasional tape on trees; where the path shares Hakin kierros you may also see blue marks.

Route Signs

Open / Good Condition

Retkipaikka – Luontopolkumies: Kokonharjun polku

Activities allowed

Run

Activity

Hike / Walk

Activity

Bike

Activity

Terrain & conditions

2.4 km

Distance

About 45–60 minutes of easy walking for the distance most day hikers cover here, excluding extra loops.

Est. Time

Dirt

Surface

Point-to-Point, Single Track

Route Type

Moderate Traffic

Traffic

Retkipaikka – Luontopolkumies: Kokonharjun polku

Location

61.80456°N, 29.31636°E

Parking coordinates

FinlandCountry

South SavoRegion

SavonlinnaCity

PunkaharjuVillage

Hiking TrailsCategory

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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.

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