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Peltola Trail

A hiking route located near the center of Kitee.

Description

Peltola Trail consists of three interlinked routes that form a route entity winding through beautiful spruce and birch forests. Finland's nature at its best. Peltola Trail offers enjoyable and sometimes challenging trails for hikers of all levels regardless of age or fitness.

The route varies from narrower single tracks to wider ski trails, and difficult sections are crossed by plank bridges. Due to its close location, Peltola Trail is an excellent choice for everyday outdoor activities and exercise. It is a pleasure to move in these landscapes.

Part of the Peltola Trail is also maintained in winter, allowing enjoyment of outdoor activities even in the cold of winter.

There is also the possibility to connect from Peltola Trail along the road (0.5km) to Hutsi Trail.

Safety

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

Location & Parking

Starting point Kitee health center parking lot, Arppentie 6, 82500 Kitee.

Turn from Kiteentie to Arppentie, continue straight until you reach the health center parking area. Route information board next to the starting point.

Plenty of parking space in the area.

Directions

  • Peltola Trail is a circular route that you can travel in the direction you want and divide into shorter sections.
  • The route is marked on the terrain with blue color.
  • Winter Trail is marked with blue and white colors.
  • From the route, you can access a connecting path (0.5km) to Hutsi Trail (red).

Tools and equipment

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

Additional information

Easy - possible without preparation.
Starting point
Kitee health center parking lot
Destination
Kitee health center parking lot
Difficulty level
Medium
Length
8.0km
Estimated time
02:00h
Ascent meters
46m
Descent meters
46m
Highest point
138m
Lowest point
99m
Author tips:
  • Hutsi sports center.
  • Sports hall - Swimming hall VesPeli.
  • Hutsi frisbee golf course.
  • Winter Trail's maintenance status.
Author:
Tomi Kaverinen
Updated: 19.03.2026