Hiking & outdoor recreationLength7.6 km
Duration(2-3 h)
Degree of difficultyEasy
On the easy Hakinkierros Trail, you can hike in a forest landscape spotted by larch trees and other uncommon tree species. Forest research has been carried out in the area for over a century. The trail runs alternately along trails, gravel roads and ski tracks. The trail is also ideal for mountain biking and serves as a ski track in the winter. The Karjalankallio lean-to shelter with its campfire site and lake views, located in the middle of the trail, invites visitors to enjoy a bite and rest for a while. The dozens of tree species and their special forms in the tree species park and the ancient larch forest with its record tall trees are interesting sights. Lucky hikers might catch a glimpse of the northern nutcracker (Nucifraga caryocatactes), the emblem bird of the trail.
Circle trail
Multi-purpose trail
Campfire siteYou can make a campfire at the Karjalankallio campfire site even if the wildfire warning is in effect.
Dry toilet
Remember to bring a trash bag
Camping not permitted
No water point
Contact information
Starting pointPuistometsäntie 8, null Savonlinna
Trail markings: Blue paint markings on trees. At crossing points, wooden signposts, which either read "Hakin kierros" or show a white arrow.
The starting point, the Research Park parking area, Puistometsäntie 8, Savonlinna. Cycling is allowed on the trail.
At the starting point, the Research Park parking area has large information boards that present not only the Punkaharju Nature Reserve, but also the history and present day of forest research in the Research Park. The information boards also contain a map of the area.
The Karjalankallio lean-to shelter and its campfire site is located approximately at the halfway point of the trail. There is also a woodshed and dry toilet at the lean-to shelter.
Part of the trail runs along the Research Park's gravel roads, on which driving is also permitted. The speed limit is 30 km/h.
End pointPuistometsäntie 8, null Savonlinna