Välilampi Trail

The Välilampi Trail is part of the magnificent Kontionpolut trail network. The Välilampi Trail invites all nature lovers to experience the many forms of our forests. The trail, consisting of forest roads and winding paths, runs through pine forests, changes to the greenery of birch groves and the open views of forest management areas.

Along the trail, you can rest by the campfire shelter located on the shore of Välilampi and enjoy the peaceful view of the pond. You can light a campfire with dry firewood, which is part of the shelter's equipment. The shelter is easy to access, and the place is especially popular among families with children.

Near the Välilampi Trail is also the barrier-free home campfire shelter at Jaamankangas, made easy to access by everyone. Next to the home campfire shelter there is also a barrier-free outdoor toilet and a woodshed.

The trail is very suitable for walking, trail running, and mountain biking. The terrain is mostly flat but occasionally challenges even experienced visitors with quite steep climbs and descents.

• Forest fire warnings must be observed.
• Keep nature clean.
• In spring, when the snow melts, the trails can be difficult to pass.
• Emergency number 112.
• 112 Finland app.

When coming from Joensuu via Kajaanintie, go up the Lehmonramp and turn left onto Jaamankankaantie. Drive 400 metres forward and turn right onto Palokankaantie; the road changes to Napakympintie after about 500 metres. Continue for about 2.5 kilometres and turn left onto Taskistentie, you have arrived.

When coming from Lieksa, continue on Kontioniementie for about 1.5 kilometres and turn left onto Napakympintie. Drive about 4.3 kilometres until you reach the intersection with Taskistentie; turn right and you have arrived.

From Kontiolahti direction, take Asemantie to the Kontioniemi junction, then continue forward on Napakympintie for about 4.3 kilometres until you reach the Taskistentie intersection. Turn right and you have arrived.

• Taskistentie parking area
• Palokankaantie parking area

The alternative starting point for the Välilampi Trail is located at the Palokankaantie parking area, from where there is access to the trail via a connecting route.

The Välilampi Trail is a loop route that you can travel in the direction you prefer. The trail is marked in the terrain with yellow colour.

From the Välilampi Trail there are connections to the Salpalinja Trail (green), the Stadion Trail (blue), and the Jaama Trail (orange).

• Clothing is recommended to be chosen according to the weather conditions.
• Bring fire-making equipment.