Kylmäluoma Hiking Area Trails

On Hukanharju ridge. Photo: Sirke Seppänen.

Hiking Trails

In 2021, after a midsummer storm, devastated a large area in Kylmäluoma forests and all the same hiking trails. Kylmäluoma's trails have been re-routed and marked on the terrain.

Hiking Trails in Kylmäluoma Hiking Area

Cross-country ski trails: Kylmäluoma has a track section to Maantielampi. The trail will be refurbished as needed.

Starting Points for Trails

The main starting point for day trip trails is the Kylmäluoma Outdoor Centre. The trails close to the outdoor centre are circle trails, which cross over each other on Hukanharju Ridge and then return to the outdoor centre. By combining circle trails, hikes can range from 4.5 to 16 km.
Hikes of over one day are possible if you combine day trip trails and connecting trails in the western part of the hiking area.
A connecting trail to Hossa National Park has its starting point at the outdoor centre.

Luontopolku Puuska, 4,5 km, rengasreitti

Puuska nature trail tells visitors about the nature of Kylmäluoma, the formation of the landscapes, the logging camp and meadow culture, and the unique features of nature.

Available when the ground is unfrozen (June-October). No winter maintenance.
Travel time 1-2 hours.
Category: Easy - intermediate

Starting Point

Kylmäluoma Outdoor Centre

Hiking Structures

There is a campfire hut, a campfire site and a dry toilet at Maantielampi, a pond halfway through the trail.

Sights

Hukanharju, traces of the storm and nature information boards.

Trail Description

The beginning of the trail is pine-dominated forests on flat, easy terrain. After the lean-to shelter at Maantielampi, the trail rises steeply up to Hukanharju Ridge and runs in the magnificent landscapes along the ridge.

Trail markings: The trail is marked on trees with white dots of paint.

Direction of travel: clockwise.

Hukanharjun hurrikaani, 6 km, rengasreitti

The trail runs along the shores of the Lake Iso-Pajuluomajärvi and the top of Hukanharju Ridge. The most handsome landscapes of water and esker ridges in the region can be enjoyed along the trail.

Available when the ground is unfrozen (June-October). No winter maintenance.
Travel time about noin 2 hours.
Category: intermediate

Starting Point

Kylmäluoma Outdoor Centre

Hiking Structures

The lean-to shelters of Maantielampi and Pajusalmi. The lean-to shelters have a campfire site and a dry toilet.

Sights

Hukanharju Ridge, lakes and a lot of traces of the storm

Trail Description

At the beginning of the trail, steep steps lead up to Hukanharju Ridge. From the ridge, the trail descends to the lean-to shelter of Maantielampi and continues across Hukanharju to the lean-to shelter of Pajusalmi. The rest of the trail then runs through pine-dominated forests on flat terrain.

Trail markings: The trail is marked on trees with red dots of paint.

Direction of travel: clockwise.

Paulan puhuri, 10 km, rengasreitti

The trail runs through forests on fairly flat terrain. Wilderness areas with mire and pond scenery can be enjoyed on the way. There is a lot of storm damage along the trail. The sections running through mires have duckboards or a crushed rock surface. The trail is a popular route among cloudberry pickers.

Available when the ground is unfrozen (June-October). No winter maintenance.
Travel time 3-4 hours.
Category: Easy - intermediate

Starting Point

Kylmäluoma Outdoor Centre

Hiking Structures

The lean-to shelters of Vanielinlampi and Pajusalmi. The lean-to shelters have a campfire site and a dry toilet.

Sights

Mire and forest scenery. The end of the trail runs along a pathway that has been cleared through areas covered in trees felled by the storm. The route is a unique opportunity to explore the traces of the storm!

Trail Description

The whole trail runs through pine-dominated forests on flat, easy terrain. An easy pathway has been cleared through areas covered in trees felled by the storm.

Trail markings: The trail is marked on trees with green dots of paint.

Direction of travel: clockwise.

Myrskyn jälkeen, 16 km, rengasreitti

The route runs along wilderness areas with mire and pond scenery. The Konttivaara section runs through an old forest with only few traces of the storm. There is a lot of storm damage towards the end of the trail. The sections running through mires have duckboards or a crushed rock surface.

Available when the ground is unfrozen (June-October). No winter maintenance.
Travel time 5-6 hours.
Category: intermediate

Starting Point

Kylmäluoma Outdoor Centre

Hiking Structures

The lean-to shelters of Valkeinen, Salmijärvi and Pajusalmi. The lean-to shelters have a campfire site and a dry toilet.

Sights

Mire and forest scenery. The old forest of Konttivaara, which mainly escaped the damage caused by the storm. The end of the trail runs along a pathway that has been cleared through areas covered in trees felled by the storm. The route is a unique opportunity to explore the traces of the storm!

Trail Description

The whole trail runs through pine-dominated forests on flat, easy terrain. An easy pathway has been cleared through areas covered in trees felled by the storm.

Trail markings: The trail is marked on trees with blue dots of paint.

Direction of travel: clockwise.

Other Trails

Päätalopolku Trail, 21 km

The starting point for this trail is at the west end of Lake Kylmäluomajärvi travels for 3 km within the hiking area. It then continues on to Lake Harjajärvi and from there to the municipal centre of Taivalkoski (taivalkoski.fi). The part of the trail, which is outside of the hiking area, is managed by the Municipality of Taivalkoski.

Skiing Trails

There are usually maintained cross-country ski trails in the Kylmäluoma area. In winter 2020-2021, the skiing trail Hukanharjunlatu is mainly maintained on weekends, especially during winter holiday weeks 8-10.

The Hukanharjunlatu Skiing Trail, 5,5 km, is suitable for both classical and free-style cross-country skiing. The trail's starting point is at the visitor centre and from there it goes past the campfire hut at Lake Maantielampi and then circles Lake Iso-Pajuluomajärvi and returns to the visitor centre.

Kylmäluoma skiing trails map (1,3 MB, julkaisut.metsa.fi).

For current information on the condition of the area's trails, contact the Kylmäluoma Outdoor Centre reception desk, tel. int. +358 40 500 3476.

Boating and Canoeing Routes

There are plenty of small lakes in Kylmäluoma Hiking Area. They offer wonderful row boating and canoeing possibilities. The area does not have marked canoe routes or flowing waters. The River Iijoki Canoe Route is about 5 km from the hiking area. The outdoor centre rents canoes and row boats. Boats owned by visitors may be kept at the Lake Kylmäluomajärvi boat harbour. The harbour is equipped with a boat launch ramp. The Aarnikämppä and Ahveninen rental cabins are equipped with row boats, which are at the disposal of those renting the cabin.

Biking Trails

Mountain Biking

Cycling is allowed on Kylmlauoma's hiking trails. The routes are not classified for mountain biking. Please follow mountain biker etiquette.

Services: Kylmäluoma Outdoor Centre: accommodation and restaurant services and Aarnikämppä and Ahveninen rental cabins, a campfire hut on the north shore of Lake Kylmäluomajärvi and a lean-to shelter at the west end of the lake.

Sights: A spectacular view of lake and forest landscape from the top of Kylmäluomaharju Ridge.

Snowmobile Routes and Tracks

A snowmobile track leads from Iso-Syöte and Taivalkoski to the Kylmäluoma Outdoor Centre. Tracks from Kylmäluoma lead to Hossa and the Kainuu snow mobile track network and on to Kuusamo.

The Kylmäluoma tracks are maintained by Taivalkosken kelkkaurapooli, which Metsähallitus has a partnership in.

Services: Aarnikämppä and Ahveninen rental cabins, Kylmäluoma Outdoor Centre accommodation and restaurant services, a campfire hut on the north shore of Lake Kylmäluomajärvi and a lean-to shelter at the west end of the lake.

Snowmobile permits: More information (eraluvat.fi) how permits can be purchased.