Liperin Kinttupolut (the easiest trails accessed from Kaprakka)

The two easiest routes of Liperin Kinttupolkujen, Pahakala and Matkalampi trail, vary along needle paths of coniferous forests, ridges, tracks and gravel roads. In their ease, these are also very suitable for novice mountain bikers, but offer enjoyable riding for all levels of riders.

The route has a few hilly and slightly more challenging short sections that can be passed by walking the bike.

Along the way, there are two huts and one lean-to. Vaaralampi hut is located on the shore of a small kettle pond in the middle of a dark spruce forest. Huttulampi hut is right next to the Kaprakka starting point and is also very suitable for families with children. Sompalampi lean-to, in turn, is located near Ylämylly. Additionally, there is a swimming hall next to the Kaprakka starting point where you can sauna, swim, and wash according to opening hours!

• On rainy weather, stones and roots are slippery.
• Small first aid kit
• 112 emergency app

There is regular bus traffic from Joensuu to Liperin Käsämä. From the nearest bus stop at Kuopiontie (Stop name: Käsämä Kaprakka th L), it is a 750 meter walk to the starting point of Pahakala Trail on Silmutie. 

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

Drive from Joensuu along main road 9 towards Kuopio for about 23 km, exit at the Kaprakka road junction to the right, cross the railway and then go straight over the intersection towards Kaprakka parking lots. The route starting point is on the right side of the road. 

Follow the signs for Liperin Kinttupolkujen Pahakala (pink) and Matkalampi (blue) trails. There are good guideposts and map boards in the terrain.

• Appropriate clothing and equipment
• Enough drinks and snacks
• Tools according to the length of the riding day (e.g. multitool, tire repair kit, inner tube)