Pahakala Trail, Liperin Kinttupolut

The Pahakala Trail is the easiest route in Liperin Kinttupolut, running variably along pine forest needle trails, ridges, terrain traces, and gravel roads. Due to its ease, it is also excellent for beginner mountain bikers but offers enjoyable riding for riders of all levels. The route has a few hilly and slightly more challenging short sections. Along the way, there are two shelters. The Vaaralampi shelter is located by a small kettle pond in the middle of a dark spruce forest. The Huttulampi shelter is right next to the Kaprakka starting point and is also excellent for families with children. In addition, next to the Kaprakka starting point, there is a swimming hall where you can sauna, swim, and wash according to opening hours!

Near the Pahakala Trail is the Kuoringa beach, which has a long stretch of sandy beach, a kiosk, and equipment rental (SUP boards). The beach is accessible from the Pahakala Trail along Honkatuvan road via the underpass under Kuopiontie to the south side of the highway, from where it is about a kilometer on the pedestrian and bicycle path to the beach. A good spot to visit on a warm summer day for swimming and refreshments!

• On rainy days, stones and roots are slippery.
• Small first aid kit
• The route passes on gravel roads with traffic. Take care crossing the road.

Drive from Joensuu along Highway 9 towards Kuopio for about 23 km, exit right at the Kaprakka road junction, cross the railway, then over the intersection straight toward Kaprakka's parking areas. The route's starting point is on the right side of the road.

There is regular bus traffic from Joensuu to Liperi's Käsämä. From the nearest bus stop on Kuopiontie (bus stop name: Käsämä Kaprakka th L), it is 750 meters to the Pahakala Trail starting point at Silmutie.

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

Käsämä: Silmutie 3, 83430 Käsämä. Parking, WC, drinking water, outhouse, campfire site, information board.

The Pahakala Trail is marked on the terrain with a light pink color. It is easy to follow the route thanks to good guidance, but you can download a GPX file or print the Kinttupolut trail map if you wish. At the trail intersections, guide maps make it easy to see your location.

• Weather-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)