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Kalastuspolku - Snowshoeing the Fishing Path 8 km, Paljakka Finland

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Enjoy snowshoeing in the immediate vicinity of Paljakka tourist center with its beautiful snow loaded trees and sounds of nature. On the route you might even meet a tame Siberian jay bird.

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Distance 9.1 km

2:00 h

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205 m

158 m

In winter, Kalastuspolku - the Fishing Path- changes to a versatile snowshoeing track, offering beautiful scenery on a changing profile. The route from Paljakka Tourist Center follows along the river Louhenjoki through old meadow landscapes until after a while the route turns towards the frozen lake Rakennusjärvi. A grilling hut awaits hikers on the shore, where you can have a stopover at the fireplace. After lake Rakennusjärvi, the route continues towards the center of Paljakka. Due to the length and height differences of the route, it is recommended only with limitations for families and beginners.

The route is marked with green paint markings on the terrain. The recommended direction for this tour is anticlockwise.

Author’s recommendation

You can easily shorten the route to make it more family friendly by utilizing the tourist center's roads.

Author

Arto Heikkinen

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Difficulty

moderate

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moderate

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205 m

Lowest point

158 m

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Due to demanding and varying snow conditions, rout conditions might change to the worse, which will raise the level of route requirements.
The route crosses some roads and parts of the route are also used by cross-country skiers and winter cyclists. Stay alert!

Tips and suggestions

Paljakka Hotel and snowshoe rental services are available at the starting point of the route.

Roadbook

The snowshoe trail starts in the immediate vicinity of Hotel Paljakka and Paljakka House. With snowshoes, it is recommended to walk the route anticlockwise due to the difference in altitude at the beginning. In the beginning the route will take you through the forest until you descend to flat ground next to a creek. From here the route continues to follow the Fishing path for a while. From here the elevation differences remain fairly moderate until you reach the final ascent that leads you to lake Rakennusjärvi. Here you can take a break in the grilling hut. Fire wood is provided in a wood shed next to the hut. The place offers a beautiful view of the lake. After the grilling hut, the route continues around Lake Rakennusjärvi and heads towards Paljakka Tourist Center and hotel Paljakka.

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Kalastuspolku - Snowshoeing the Fishing Path 8 km, Paljakka Finland

Directions

From Kajaani: From Kajaani (national road No. 5) for about 40 km. At Ristijärvi turn in the direction of Puolanka (road No. 888), and drive about 23 km. Turn right at the junction where is a shop (Hoikanvaarantie) and drive about 3 km. Then turn right to Paljakka ski center.

From Paltamo: Drive towards Puolanka direction about 25 km. Turn to the right towards the Ristijärvi (road No. 888), and drive about 10 km. Turn right at the junction where is a shop (Hoikanvaarantie) and drive about 3 km. Then turn right to Paljakka ski center.

From Oulu: From Oulu to Utajärvi, then towards Puolanka. Drive past Paltamo-Puolanka, to Kajaani direction about 26 km and then turn left (road No. 888), and drive 10 km. Turn right at the junction where is a shop (Hoikanvaarantie) and drive about 3 km. Then turn left to Paljakka ski center.

Parking

Free parking lot in front of Paljakka house and the downhill slopes.

Coordinates

64.675217, 27.943944

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64°40'30.8"N 27°56'38.2"E

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35W 545051 7172594

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Snowshoes, possibly poles, sturdy warm boots

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Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

9.1 km

Duration

2:00 h

Ascent

70 m

Descent

50 m

Highest point

205 m

Lowest point

158 m

Round trip Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Clear area Forest

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