Hiking & outdoor recreationLength11.1 km
Duration(5 h)
Degree of difficultyHard
Jätkän polku trail brings you to Lortikka hut in the footsteps of old-time lumberjacks and takes you up and down hills. On this time-consuming trail, you can admire the beautiful Lake Isojärvi and the old beaver dams at Kalakorpi.
Circle trailThe recommended direction of travel is counterclockwise.
Campfire siteAlways check for any wildfire warnings in effect before making a fire.
Camping permittedCamping is only permitted in the immediate vicinity of marked rest areas and campfire sites and huts.
Dry toiletRemember to bring toilet paper.
Remember to bring a trash bagThere are no waste bins on the trail. Bring along your own trash bag and take your waste out with you when leaving.
Water point
No winter maintenance
Contact information
Starting pointKaatvuori parking area, Huhtalantie 187, 35400 Kuhmoinen
The first part of the trail is easy all the way to the former Lortikka loggers’ cabin. Today, the cabin serves as a rental hut, so please do not enter the hut grounds if it is occupied. Trail markings: red triangles.
A campfire site and toilet for all visitors are found at the southern end of Lortikka pond.
From Lortikka to Vahterjärvi and on to Kalalahti, you walk through rocky and rugged forest terrain typical of Isojärvi. The trail is challenging, and you should allow enough time for your walk.
At Vahterjärvi, you can choose to hike the Savottapolku trail, which is marked with white diamonds. This will give you a total distance of approx. 20 km and take 8 to 10 hours.
Kalalahti has a lean-to shelter at the campfire site, and there are rowboats available for rent at the shore.
The lean-to shelters of Vahterjärvi and Kalalahti are ideal for rest stops.
End pointKaatvuori parking area, Huhtalantie 187, 35400 Kuhmoinen