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Varisköngäs Waterfalls & Trail
Varisköngäs, is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Kainuu. Located along the Haverinen-Varisköngäs hiking trail, the 11-metre-high waterfall is a spectacular sight, especially during spring floods. The waterfall can also be viewed from the parking area along the Aittokoskentie, which is about 300 m long and marked. There are steps along the way, and the waterfall can be admired from the top, next to the fireplace, as well as from the resting place below.
Take a hike to Varisköngäs and listen to the rapids roar in the forest canopy. See the waterfall gushing and admire the fabulous coniferous forest surrounding it.
Trail information
Aittokoskentie 17, 89600 Suomussalmi
The trail (300m) to the waterfalls is easily accessible, but the stairs near them are steep.
Fireplace, table and seats, dry toilet, log shelter.
No winter maintenance on the trail
Varisköngäs is located about 9 km from the centre of Suomussalmi in the direction of Puolanka. Take Kyröntie (892) for about 7 km and turn left to Aittokoskentie for about 1.5 km. There is a small parking lot on the right side of the road, from which a path (300 m) leads to the rick.
Starting point: Aittokoskentie 17.
Varisköngäs can also be reached during the ground is melted by walking along the Varisjärvi hiking trail, which starts from behind the Kiannon Kuohut Spa Hotel in Suomussalmi. The trail is 30 km long and well marked.
