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Hutsi Trail

A versatile nature trail running through beautiful ridge landscapes and spruce forests.

Description

Located close to the center of Kitee, starting near the Hutsi Sports Center, Hutsi Trail is a true dream destination for hikers. The route runs through magnificent spruce forests and beautiful ridge landscapes, varying from more demanding natural trails to easier ski track bases and calmer path sections.

The approximately 7-kilometer-long Hutsi Trail is definitely worth experiencing yourself. The climbs and descents along the route raise your pulse nicely and add a fitness feel to hiking. Hutsi Trail is also very suitable for trail running or a more relaxed hike with the whole family. Come and spend pleasant moments in the spirit of hiking, alone or in a group, and enjoy the beauty of nature.

Safety

Please note the Hutsi frisbee golf course at the beginning of the trail. 

  • Keep nature clean.
  • In spring, when snow melts, the trails may be difficult to walk and slippery.
  • On rainy days, stones and roots can be slippery.
  • General emergency number 112.
  • 112 Finland app.

Location & Parking

The starting point of Hutsi Trail is located at Urheilutie 7, 82500 Kitee.

Turn from Keisarinkuja to Urheilutie and continue straight. When you reach the VesPeli parking area, you will see the info hut at the starting point, from where the route goes towards the forest. Return to the same place back. 

Parking area of the Sports Hall - Swimming Hall VesPeli.

Directions

  • Hutsi Trail is a circular route that you can travel in either direction you prefer.
  • The route is marked in the terrain with red color.
  • From the trail, there is an opportunity to connect to the area's nature trails (yellow). 
  • From the trail, you can access a connecting path (0.5 km) to Peltola Trail (blue), which also includes Talvitrail (blue-white), approximately 5 km long.

Tools and equipment

  • Clothing is recommended to be chosen according to weather conditions.

Additional information

Somewhat demanding - basic fitness is required.
Starting point
Hutsi Sports Center
Destination
Hutsi Sports Center
Difficulty level
Medium
Length
7.0km
Estimated time
01:45h
Ascent meters
7m
Descent meters
7m
Highest point
135m
Lowest point
106m
Author tips:
  • Hutsi Sports Center.
  • Sports Hall - Swimming Hall VesPeli. 
  • Hutsi frisbee golf course.
  • Fitness stairs.
Author:
Tomi Kaverinen
Updated: 19.03.2026