Hiking & outdoor recreationLength4 km
Degree of difficultyHard
5 kilometer long Piippukallion pihaus Trail offers a varied feast for the eye and slopes that will make your pulse race. From the slopes high up, there is a view towards the opposite rock and block field slopes and you can catch glimpses of River Korojoki, which flows in the canyon.
The trail can only be used during the snow-free season
The area/trail is not safe to use during the winterIn winter, steep slopes are dangerous.
Circle trailThe recommended direction of travel is counterclockwise.
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.
No water point
Contact information
Starting pointSaukkovaarantie , 97815 Posio
Saukkovaara parking area - Kanjoninlaavut lean-to shelters 1,1km
Green painted markings on trees.
Piippukallion pihaus Trail starts from the Saukkovaara parking area and runs to the Kanjonilaavut campfire site.
Kanjoninlaavut lean-to shelters - Piippukallio lean-to shelter 2,2km
From there, the trail continues along the bank of River Korojoki and ascends, along the former horse road, to the Piippukallio lean-to shelter.
Piippukallio lean-to shelter - Kanjoninlaavut lean-to shelters 0,8 km
Next, the trail descends, via the lookout points, to the shore of River Korojoki.
Kanjoninlaavut lean-to shelters - Saukkovaara parking area 1,1 km
The trail then ascends, via the Kanjonilaavut lean-to shelters, back to Saukkovaara.
End pointSaukkovaarantie , 97815 Posio