Hiking & outdoor recreationLength0.7 km
Duration(0,5 h)
Degree of difficultyEasy
Wars and border conflicts are also part of the history of Punkaharju. On the Kuikon Salpa Trail, you can explore the military trenches built during the period of peace between the Finnish Winter War and Continuation War. These trenches were later restored. The structures are part of the Salpa Line, which was built along the entire eastern border of Finland. The Kuikon Salpa Trail is an easy and short circle trail, which starts at the Kuikonniemi parking area. The trail winds through a light-filled pine forest. You can find its main attraction, the reconstructed trenches, next to the Harjutie road. Visitors are welcome to explore the trenches. The trenches have been restored in the 1990s and most recently in 2021. In some places, you can admire the sparkling waters of Puruvesi through the trees.
Circle trailNo recommended direction.
Remember to bring a trash bag
No water point
Camping not permitted
No winter maintenance
Contact information
Starting pointHarjutie 223, null Savonlinna
Trail markings: Orange paint trail markings on trees. Wooden signposts at intersections.
Starting point Kuikonniemi parking area, Harjutie 223, Savonlinna. Cycling is prohibited on this trail.
At the starting point there are information boards, which contain a map of the area and information on the role that the Salpa Line played during the Second World War.
In the summer, the Harjutie kiosk serves visitors next to the parking area, and the toilet is open during the opening hours of the kiosk.
Stay on the route while visiting the trenches and observe the instructions posted there. Do not cross ropes bordering the area.
Wooden structures may be slippery, such as during rainy weather.
End pointHarjutie 223, null Savonlinna