Hiking & outdoor recreationLength2.4 km
Duration(1-1,5 hours)
Degree of difficultyEasy
At the beginning, Koppelolenkki passes through fresh woodforest, and towards the end, through dry pine forest. About halfway along the trail, there is a wetland area by Hopiaoja, which is the lushest section of the trail in terms of vegetation. There is no official difficulty rating for Koppelolenkki, but the trail is easy with no significant elevation changes. Only the first 0.5 km of the trail is gravelled. The circular Koppelolenkki can be walked in summer and snowshoed in winter. The trail is not maintained in winter. Cycling is allowed on Koppelolenkki, but the path can be rocky and root-filled in places. By Hopiaoja, there is a campfire site, campfire hut, a dry toilet, and a woodshed. The trail is marked with green wooden posts with blue cone symbols.
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 pointWater can be taken from Hopiaoja. It is always recommended to boil natural water before use.
No winter maintenance
Contact information
Starting pointTankavaara pysäköintialue
Koppelolenkki starts from the Tankavaara parking area and passes through the yard of Sompiotalo (formerly the nature center).
At the beginning and end, Koppelolenkki follows the same path as other nature trails in Tankavaara, which are marked with cones in different colors. Follow the blue cone markers for Koppelolenkki.
After walking a couple of kilometers, you will reach the Hopiaoja campfire site, where there is a campfire hut, dry toilet, and woodshed.i.
Tarkkaavainen kulkija voi myös kuulla ja nähdä pohjoisen metsän lintulajeja: läpi vuoden mm. talitiainen, lapintiainen, kuukkeli ja kesällä taviokuurna, viherpeippo ja järripeippo.
An attentive hiker may also hear and see bird species of the northern forest: year-round species such as the great tit, Siberian tit, Siberian jay, and in summer, the pine grosbeak, European greenfinch, and brambling.
End pointTankavaara pysäköintialue