Hiking & outdoor recreationLength7.9 km
Duration(3-4 hours)
Degree of difficultyMedium
Handsome views open out from the Huosiuksen huikonen Trail towards Lake Huosiusjärvi. The trail that runs around the lake takes you to explore Huosiharju Esker, the Iikoski Rapids and the Torkonluikea Rapids. Most sections of the trail are level and easy to walk on, except for the more demanding esker sections. You can either hike around Iikoskenniemi, or you can take a shortcut. There is a connection from this trail to the nature trail, and further on to the visitor centre, the Huosiusjärvi rental cabin and to the Iikoski rental cabin. A large part of the Huosiuksen huikonen Trail is also part of the Harjujen huikonen Biking Trail (marked with yellow). The Huosiuksen huikonen Trail has a connection to the Hakokosken hujaus Trail.
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. Camping is not permitted at the Iikoski campfire site or Huosivirta campfire site.
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 starting point for the Huosiuksen huikonen Trail is the Huosivirta parking area. At the beginning, the trail follows the shores of Lake Huosiusjärvi, up the Huosiharju Esker. From there, the trail joins an accessible thematic trail.
From the thematic trail, the Huosiuksen huikonen Trail turns north towards the Iikoski campfire site. From there, the trail continues along Iikoski, returning to the shore of Lake Huosiusjärvi, which the trail will follow for most of the way.
The next campsite is the Torkonluikea campfire site. From Torkonluikea, the journey continues to the Hakoharju Esker and back to the Huosivirta parking area on top of the esker.
The Huosiuksen huikonen Trail connects to the Hakokosken hujaus Trail. The connection is located slightly before the Torkonluikea campfire site.