Hiking & outdoor recreationLength3 km
Duration(1 hour)
Degree of difficultyMedium
Enjoy a taste of the nature of the Hossa National Park on a thematic trail of around three kilometres around the Huosilampi Pond. It is like Hossa in miniature; along the trail, you can learn about the life, mires and kettle holes of the old-growth forest, waters and hiking, berries, reindeer and human history in the Hossa region. About half a kilometre of the Hossa thematic trail is also suitable for wheelchairs and prams.
Circle trailThe recommended direction of travel is counterclockwise.
Multi-purpose trailYou can hike, bike, snowshoe or run along the trail. Please note other trail users (moving at different speeds)
Campfire siteAlways check for any wildfire warnings in effect before making a fire.
Camping permittedCamping is only permitted in the immediate vicinity of marked rest areas and campfire sites and huts.
Dry toiletRemember to bring toilet paper.
Remember to bring a trash bagThere are no waste bins on the trail. Bring along your own trash bag and take your waste out with you when leaving.
No water point
No winter maintenance
Contact information
The Hossa thematic trail starts from the left corner of the parking area opposite the Hossa Visitor Centre. The thematic trail is easy to walk, and the beginning and end of the trail are accessible.
At the beginning, the trail follows the shoreline of the Huosilampi Pond, from where the journey continues along duckboards and passes a mire area.
After the mire, the trail climbs on a beautiful esker. From the esker you can see, for example, an incredible bluish-green kettle hole. The trail continues on top of the esker and descends to the shore. It then continues past the parking area and campfire site towards the Huosilampi lean-to shelter, which is accessible.
From the Huosilampi lean-to shelter, the trail remains accessible until you get back to the parking area near the Visitor Centre.
The thematic trail connects to Lake Huosiusjärvi and the Hossa village trails as well as a wheelchair-accessible trail to the Huosiusjärvi rental hut (800 metres). There are four accessible fishing piers on the shores of the Huosilampi Pond.