Hiking & outdoor recreationLength1.4 km
Degree of difficultyMedium
Dive into the landscape and join centuries of Koli visitors. The classic trail culminating at the top of Ukko-Koli reveals its various landscapes as it winds round the tops of Akka-Koli and Paha-Koli.
Circle trail
Camping not permitted
Campfire site
No winter maintenance
No dry toiletToilets in nature centre and hotel near starting point.
Remember to bring a trash bag
Contact information
Starting pointYlä-Kolintie 39, 83960 Koli
The trail is marked with yellow circles on signposts at trail junctions. The signposts have been numbered and the numbers correspond to the numbering of the Koli service and trail map. Recommended direction is counterclockwise.
The trail starts at Upper Yard, junction 65. The trail dives into the forest from junction 11 behind the Koli Nature Centre Ukko, and heads towards Akka-Koli to the right through junction 12. The landscape of Akka-Koli is already visible from the rocky plateau on the right side of the trail, but you can also continue up and to the left from junction 70 to reach the highest point of Akka-Koli.
After Akka-Koli there is bare rock, short duckboards and small stairs through junctions 69 and 68 towards Paha-Koli. If you don't want to climb to Paha-Koli's steep slope, you'll find a small scenic viewpoint shaped by nature, where you can sense the atmosphere of Paha-Koli.
From Paha-Koli, the trail turns back past several intersections towards Ukko-Koli. If you want to enjoy the views of Ukko-Koli without climbing the stairs to the top, you can turn right at junction 66, which takes you to a demanding accessible viewpoint.
You can return to the start point of the trail by continuing forward and eventually descending steep stairs to the Upper Yard. Step-free access back to the Upper Yard is available by returning through junction 13.
Please note that there are many smooth open rocks along the trail that can be slippery, especially when it rains. Studded shoes do not grip well on rocks. There are no railings on the rocks, so please watch your step. For safety reasons, it is advisable to leave the peaks if a thunderstorm occurs.
End pointYlä-Kolintie 39, 83960 Koli