Patokoski Trail Ämmänsaari

The footpath and fishing pier along the Jalonuoma river is also known as the Patokoski route. Jalonuoma is located near Hotel Kiannon Kuohut in Ämmänsaari and the trail runs from behind the hotel towards a forested path along the river, and from there, passing rest stops, it climbs up the slope to Kiannonkatu, from where you can walk straight back to the hotel along the street. The route is about 2 km long. Easy access and open all year round. In winter, part of the footpath is adjacent to a cross-country ski trail. Along the way you will see the riverside, the Sonnikallio, a couple of waterfalls with water flowing also in winter, a nawa forest and a pine forest path. On the trail there are freshly built fitness stairs to add up some work out to the hike.

Trail information

Jalonkatu 1, 89600 Suomussalmi

Length2 km

Good to know

Route:

The trail is about 2 km long and is easy and accessible.

Smokability:

In winter there is a cross-country ski trail. In winter, there is a ski trail in the valley. You can ski as far as Jätkänpuisto, Kiantajärvi sun trail or Haverinen (5 km).

Rest stops:

There are no fireplaces directly along the route. There is seating at the Jalonuoma fishing pier and a few benches along the route. The nearest campfire site is on the beach at Jätkänpuisto. There are no trees at the fire site, so please bring your own.

More information:

The shore is the former Jalonkoski, which was once a major tourist destination with rafting, logging and fishing. The rapids have been paved and dammed in connection with the construction of hydroelectric power and roads, and for timber floating. The river used to be the second branch of Lake Kianta flowing into the River Emä. The Suomussalmi settlement was built on ‘a completely untouched moor’. The centre was built on the island surrounded on all sides by the rapids. Even today, when you walk along the Jalonuoma route, you can easily see the pictorial quality that artists once came to capture in their paintings.

Construction of the trail along the Jalonuoma has begun by opening up the landscape along the canal and building the first section from the rehabilitation home along the canal. The bridges along the canal have been restored and resting places have been created alongside them. An accessible fishing pier has been built behind the hotel.

The hotel side of the shore is managed as a park by the municipality, and the shore itself is managed by the Suomussalmi Fly Fishermen’s Association. The fly-fishermen manage the fish stock in the shore by planting rainbow trout. Fishing permits for the area can also be purchased by people outside the association, such as hotel guests. Some fishing demonstrations and fishing events for various groups have been organised in the area. You can also add a visit to the Giant Park to the Jalonuoma Patokoski route.

Departure point:

The Patokoski route is a janar route that runs from the back of the Kiannon Spa, along the Jalonuoma branch to Kiannonkatu. The route can be accessed from several points.

Jalonuoma, kalastuslaituri