Jyri Trail, Liperi Kinttupolut

Jyri Trail runs in a semi-urban terrain around Jyrinkylä along pleasant needle paths and forest roads. The route has four clear-water lakes where you can observe the sandy bottoms and fish in several places.

One of the most beautiful places on Jyri Trail and the entire Liperi Kinttupolut is the footbridge over Nuottilampi, where you can stay and admire the calming atmosphere of the nature reserve.

Along the route marked with yellow painted dots and signs, there are four lean-tos or huts where you can have a snack break during your ride. Fireplaces have shelter, ready dry wood, a table, and an outhouse.

Jyrinkylä still breathes war history. Paloaukea, located in the middle of the route, is widely known in Finland as the starting place of the events in Väinö Linna's The Unknown Soldier. Today the site has a school and next to it a Defense Forces storage area built on the site of an old garrison.

The route has several road crossings, some of which are busier. Please cross carefully!

• On rainy days, the roots on the lake shores are slippery.
• Small first aid kit
• There are several road crossings on the route, some of which are busier. Cross with caution!

Drive from Joensuu along highway 9 towards Kuopio about 10 km, exit at junction no. 21 and then follow the signs to the Pärnävaara sports center.

There is regular bus traffic from Joensuu to Jyrinkylä, from whose terminal stop (Jyrinlenkki) there is a 900m walk along Urheilutie to the Pärnävaara sports center, from where you can best access the routes. There are also other stops in Jyrinkylä that provide access to Jyri Trail.

Check timetables on the Joensuu region public transport website https://jojo.joensuu.fi/ .

Free parking at the lower or upper platforms of the Pärnävaara sports center. The start to the routes is more convenient from the lower platform parking.

Jyri Trail is marked in the terrain with yellow color. At the intersections of the routes in the terrain, you can easily see your location from the guide maps. It is easy to stay on the route thanks to good guidance.

• Weather-appropriate clothing and equipment
• Sufficient drinks and snacks