Hiking & outdoor recreationLength2.9 km
Koli is quite a character. It has never been easy on its travellers, but it rewards fearless visitors generously. The Kylänpolku Trail (Village Trail) leads you to the heart of Koli through whispers of the past. The trail is demanding due to the differences in elevation but for the most part, the paths are broad and easy to walk. There are also multiple steep steps on the trail, so a good basic fitness level is sufficient.
Campfire site
Camping not permitted
No water point
Dry toilet
Contact information
Starting pointYlä-Kolintie 2, 83960 Koli
The trail is marked with petrol blue 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 (1:20,000).
The trail begins at the parking area at the Koli Church which is located right in the centre of the Koli village. First, hike through a spruce forest before going down steps to the bridge and then right. The trail continues as a ski track to the junction 2 where you turn left up a gentle slope to the yard area of the Mattila farm.
At the junction 4 on the edge of the Mattila yard, take a narrower path up towards the cultural environment of Vaaralanaho. After the Vaaralanaho campfire site, go right at the junction 6 and up to Ukko-Koli. A steep hill leads to the Uhrihalkeama sacrificial crevice and Upper Yard through junctions 8 and 9.
On the southern edge of Upper Yard, left of the Koli Nature Centre Ukko, you’ll find the junction 65 and the steep stairs that lead you towards the rewarding views of Ukko-Koli.
This is a one-way trail. If you want to return to the trailhead, you must backtrack.
End pointYlä-Kolinte 39, 83960 Koli