Muikkupuro Demanding Accessible Trail

Muikkupuro Lean-to Shelter is one of Hossa’s most spectacular destinations. The flowing stream lies between two crystal-clear lakes and captivates visitors with its unique setting. The shallow stream has a sandy bottom, inviting visitors to wade in the water, while the lean-to shelter provides a perfect spot to enjoy a packed lunch.

The Muikkupuro Stream Bend is an accessible trail marked with red trail markers. It is 1.5 km one way (3 km in total). The trail is 1–1.5 metres wide and surfaced with crushed stone. It includes some gentle ascents and descents, as well as a steep descent at the end of the trail, where assistance from another person is needed.

The trail runs alongside a mountain biking trail for approximately 500 metres, so visitors may encounter mountain bikers along the way.

The trail and its starting point can also be reached by road using powered mobility aids, such as an electric wheelchair or mobility scooter. The distance from the Hossa Visitor Centre to the parking area is 6.6 km. When travelling on the terrain in a manual wheelchair, it is important to ensure that the front wheels are sufficiently high and wide. A wheelchair-attached front wheel attachment can also be used to make travelling on uneven terrain easier.

North of the Muikkupuro lean-to shelter, on the shore of Lake Iso-Valkeainen, there is a landing point where visitors can also come ashore with assistance. The accessible rental cabins Hirvastupa and Peurapirtti are located on the shore of Lake Iso-Valkeainen within the national park. Visitors can paddle from the cabins to Muikkupuro. The distance by water is approximately 1.5 km.

Accessible toilets are available at both the parking area and Muikkupuro (please bring your own toilet paper). There are several resting benches along the trail. The Muikkupuro lean-to shelter is an accessible open shelter with a campfire site in front of it.

On the Keski-Valkeainen side, there is a sandy beach where visitors can take a refreshing swim. However, due to a small raised bank leading down to the beach, it is not accessible.

Directions:
Drive along Jatkonsalmentie, past the Hossa Visitor Centre, for 3.3 km. Turn right onto Pistonlehdontie. Continue for another 3.3 km. The Hossalaislammet parking area is on the left-hand side of the road.

The Hossalaislammet parking area is located at: Pistonlehdontie 225, 89770 Peranka, Finland.

Please note! Not all navigation systems recognise this address and may direct you to a location near Highway 5 instead. We recommend approaching the Hossalaislammet parking area via Jatkonsalmentie.