Hossa’s Hiking Trails – From Day Trips to Longer Hikes

Hossa offers excellent opportunities for hiking and enjoying the great outdoors. You can also explore the area by mountain biking, enjoy water-based activities and go fishing. The area features an extensive network of hiking trails, many of which follow the shores of its beautiful lakes. Along the trails, you’ll find plenty of rest areas and campfire sites. There are also reservable rental huts and open wilderness huts for overnight stays.

The trail network covers approximately 90 kilometres in total. In addition, a 30-kilometre trail connects Hossa to the Kylmäluoma Hiking Area. Most of Hossa’s trails are circular routes, offering suitable options for everything from short day trips to longer hikes. By combining several trails, you can plan an outdoor adventure that suits your interests and abilities. The National Park also features several accessible trails.

As you explore Hossa’s trails, you’ll discover not only its beautiful natural surroundings but also its rich history. Along the way, you can see remnants of old tar-burning pits, mills and logging cabins. One of the area’s most impressive attractions is Värikallio, located on the shore of Lake Somerjärvi. Its rock paintings are the northernmost prehistoric rock paintings in Finland. Estimated to be around 3,500–4,500 years old, they offer a unique glimpse into life thousands of years ago.

You can find the brochure and trail map here: Hossa Map

Explore the hiking trails of Hossa below and plan your own adventure!