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Kotajärven polku trail

Hiking & outdoor recreation

Length6.8 km

Duration(2-3 hours)

LocationSaarijärvi

The Kotajärven polku Trail leads you to the finest old-growth forest in southern Finland, where the oldest trees are over 400-year-old ancient pines. The varying trail takes you from a bright pine forest to a dark spruce forest and open mire landscape. You will encounter both the carnivorous plants of the mire and the woodpeckers and tits hiding in the old-growth forest. There are some height differences on the trail, and roots in places. You can find the Kotajärvi cooking shelter, a campfire site, a pier and a dry toilet along the trail. The starting point has an information shelter, a well and a dry toilet. The trail is not maintained in the winter.

  • Circle trail
  • Campfire site
  • Camping permittedIt is recommended to camp in the immediate vicinity of marked campsites and campfire sites.
  • Dry toilet
  • Remember to bring a trash bag
  • Water point
  • No winter maintenance

Contact information

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