Hiking & outdoor recreationLength2.4 km
Duration(1-2 h)
Degree of difficultyMedium
The Kokonharjun polku Trail is mainly located in a nature reserve – more specifically in the part that has been designated a wilderness area, where the esker forest has been preserved in a relatively natural state. Some sections of the trail overlap the Natural Resources Institute Finland’s Research Park, where it passes through an impressively, imposing European larch (Larix decidua) forest planted in the 1880s. When returning to the Research Park, the trail passes through an impressive planted stand of European spruce (Larix decidua), which was planted in the 1880s. Among other things, the tallest tree in the country grows here, reaching a height of more than 47 metres.
Circle trail
Remember to bring a trash bag
No dry toilet
Camping not permitted
No water point
No winter maintenance
Contact information
Starting pointPuistometsäntie 14, null Savonlinna
Trail markings: Orange paint trail markings on trees. Wooden signposts at intersections.
The Kokonharju Trail is a circle trail, whose starting point is at the parking area next to the Punkaharju Research Park. Cycling is prohibited on this trail.
The first 400 metres of the trail in the Research Park area are hiked on duckboards. The circle trail section of the trail begins at the edge of the nature reserve.
At approximately the halfway point, there is a small rest bench for a lunch break. There are wide variations in elevation along the trail, with wooden steps built at the steepest point to ease access.
You can take a detour off the main trail to reach the tallest tree – look for the sign that reads “Suuret puut” (Large trees). The last 400 metres of the trail returns to the parking area on the same section of trail as at the beginning.
The rocks and roots in the trail and the wooden stairs may be slippery when wet.
End pointPuistometsäntie 14, null Savonlinna