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Haapasalmi traditional and skate-style trail, Rääkkylä

The Haapasalmi traditional and skate-style back-and-forth ski track runs through varied forests. It is well suited for fitness skiers looking for longer routes.

The Haapasalmi cross country skiing track, suitable for both classic and skate style, follows an path through diverse forests. It is ideal for fitness skiers who enjoy longer workouts. The route can be extended by continuing on Haapasalmi's classic style cross country skiing track.

Description

The Haapasalmi traditional and skate-style back-and-forth ski trail can be accessed from three locations.

When starting from Salokyläntie, the trail runs along forest roads and winter roads and is maintained according to snow conditions. Skiing each branch back and forth adds up to about 13 km. The route can be extended traditionally via Haapasalmi's traditional trail by skiing around the Lakiasuo field clearing and optionally to Haapasalmi village hall, which can add up to 7 km of length depending on the chosen route. The trail base is wide and easy to ski on. The challenge of the route comes from a hill that the trail passes at every branch. The ascents are long but gentle.

Safety

  • The trail passes through the top of the hill at every junction and on glide-friendly conditions the descents are fast, but visibility is good.
  • When returning to the Salokyläntie starting point, the descent is guided via a different route than the ascent. Follow the signs.

Location & Parking

Starting points:
  • Salokyläntie 1050, Rääkkylä. 
  • Haapasalmentie 1051, Rääkkylä (drive to the end of the road up the hill) which also serves as a starting point for the motorized snowmobile track on the traditional trail.
  • Haapasalmentie 1133, Rääkkylä.
Parking at the starting points.

Additional information

Very demanding - very good fitness and previous training are essential.
Starting point
Salokyläntie 1050, Rääkkylä. Another option is Haapasalmentie 1051, Rääkkylä (drive to the end of the road up the hill).
Destination
Return to the starting point.
Difficulty level
Advanced
Length
13.2km
Estimated time
01:20h
Ascent meters
125m
Descent meters
125m
Highest point
110m
Lowest point
81m
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Updated: 11.02.2026