Fire pit – Vahterjärvi Shelter loop from Kurkijärvi

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Fire pit – Vahterjärvi Shelter loop from Kurkijärvi

Moderate

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Fire pit – Vahterjärvi Shelter loop from Kurkijärvi

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16.7km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Isojärven kansallispuisto

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.70 km

Hevosjärvi lakeshore

Highlight • Lake

The Savotta trail leads along this quaint lake with lovely views over the reed-covered shore.

Tip by

3.07 km

Between Kuorejärvi and Hevosjärvi

Highlight • Lake

The two lakes are connected by a creek and a piece of wetland with beaver dams. A wonderful piece of wild nature.

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4.98 km

Fire pit

Highlight • Rest Area

Fire pit at Vahterjärvi shore with woodshed. A shelter is situated some meters away.

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5.85 km

Vahterjärvi Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Just take some barbecue food and matches with you, wood and a grill are available. Swimming in the lake is a dream.

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12.3 km

Lortikka Lakeside Camp, Sauna and Cabin

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Camp site with sauna by Finnish Forest Service

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13.6 km

Kaakkolammi

Lake

16.0 km

Kannuslahti Rest Area and Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

At this beautiful spot, you will enjoy a stunning view over the Bay of Kannus. There is a bench and also a pit toilet. A nearby wooden bridge will take you over the water along the Heretty Nature Trail.

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16.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.11 km

5.71 km

1.86 km

Surfaces

11.5 km

3.36 km

1.25 km

484 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

10°C

6°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

July 10, 2025,Jätkän polku – Nationalpark Isojärvi

Finland is fantastic. Plenty of nature and few people—what more could you want? You can hike in the numerous national parks. However, keep in mind that the trails are often very "natural," and that the numerous beavers' construction activities can flood some paths and make them impassable. So, always have a plan B ready and be sure not to overestimate …

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