Hirsiniemi

Duration: 5 hours (2 hours by bicycle)

Trail markings: Paint markings

Difficulty level: Medium, circle trail

Suitability: The hiking trail is suitable for the whole family. The same trail works as a bicycle trail, and biking on this trail demands good physical condition. There are a few parts on the trail so damp that you might have to carry your bicycle. 

Trail description

The Hirsiniemi circle trail runs clockwise around the area of Pernunselkä in Lake Livojärvi. In the northern part, a rugged nature path follows the coastline, which offers soothing landscapes into the clean waters of Lake Livojärvi coast protection area. The route continues through Holiday Village Livohka following duckboards and a bridge to the deserted island of Autiosaari. From here there is a boat crossing over a narrow strait to the Peninsula of Hirsiniemi. In Hirsiniemi, the trail continues in easy terrain running on a high sandy ridge with stunning lake views. 

Good to know

Along the route there are many deserted sandy beaches as well as altogether five campfire sites, which you can reach by foot or boat/canoe. In the winter, you can also ski over the frozen lake. The route runs through Holiday Village Livohka, which offers accommodation, activities and food services.

Starting the trail 

The starting point is approximately 27 kilometers from center Posio in Holiday Village Livohka (Kaarelentie 23, 97900 Posio). If you have a car with a four-wheel-driving system you can also access the trail from a smaller gravel road. From center Posio you drive to the direction of Taivalkoski for about 20 kilometers. Then you turn left to Hirsiniemi road and continue on that small road for 4 kilometers until you come to a parking area. 

Starting point

Address: Kaarelantie 23, 97900 Posio