Muikkupuro wilderness route 3 km, demanding, accessible, Hossa National Park

The wilderness trail's track starts from the Hossalaislampien parking area. The machine-maintained track runs through hilly forest terrain with elevation changes about 1.5 kilometers to Muikkupuro. About a kilometer after the start, a separate maintenance track branches off to the right towards the shore of Iso-Valkeinen. The main trail continues straight, but you can also reach Muikkupuro via the maintenance track. This avoids the most demanding uphill and downhill on the trail. The Muikkupuro lean-to provides good shelter for a break and enjoying snacks. The path to the dry toilet is not maintained in winter. The beginning of the return trip can be done either along the main trail or via the maintenance track. 

Accessible from January to late April by skiing, snowshoeing, fat biking, or walking. Dog companions are allowed on the trails as long as they are kept on a leash.

Maintenance of wilderness routes begins in January and they are groomed at least once a week. In April, the trail surface usually begins to soften, and that is when skiing or snowshoeing is best for moving around.

Arriving by car from Kuusamo to the Hossa Nature Center: Drive on road 5 (E63) 73 km south from Kuusamo. At the village of Peranka, turn onto road 9190 and drive 25 km. Turn north onto road 843 passing the village of Hossa. After about 8 km you reach the intersection for Hossa Nature Center, which is 700 m away from the center.   

From Hossa Nature Center to the starting point of the Muikkupuro bend: Turn left from the nature center and drive on Jatkonsalmentie for about 3 km. Turn right onto Pistonlehdontie, where road signs say “Värikallio” and “Pisto”, and drive 3.3 km. The parking area is on the left side of the road. 

No public transport.  

Hossalaislampien parking area, Pistonlehdontie 225, Suomussalmi.

Spring snow conditions also provide opportunities for moving off the trails.