Pahakala Trail, Liperin Kinttupolut

The Pahakala Trail is the easiest route in Liperin Kinttupolut, varying along pine forest needle paths, ridges, terrain tracks, and gravel roads. The route has a few hills and some steeper sections. Along the way, there are two shelters. The Vaaralampi shelter is located on the shore of a small kettle pond in the middle of a spruce forest. The Huttulampi shelter is right next to the Kaprakka starting point and is excellent also for families with children. Additionally, 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 can be reached from the Pahakala Trail by following Honkatuvantie underpass beneath Kuopiontie to the south side of the highway, from where it is about a kilometer walk to the beach via a pedestrian path. A great spot on a warm summer day for swimming and refreshments!

• In rainy weather, stones and roots are slippery.
• The route goes along gravel roads with traffic. Cross roads carefully.

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

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

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

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

The Pahakala Trail is marked on the terrain with a light pink color. The route is easy to follow thanks to good signage, but you can download a gpx file or print the Kinttupolku trail network map if you wish. On the ground, the guide maps at route intersections make it easy to see your location.

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