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Helvetinkolu Gorge – Day hut loop from Helvetinjärvi National Park

Hiking trails & Routes

Western Finland

Helvetinkolu Gorge – Day hut loop from Helvetinjärvi National Park

Moderate

4.5

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Helvetinkolu Gorge – Day hut loop from Helvetinjärvi National Park

03:54

14.7km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Helvetinjärven kansallispuisto

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.35 km

Lake Haukkajärvi.

Highlight • Viewpoint

Where the trail runs along the shore, you can admire the reflections of the clouds and trees in the calm water of the lake.

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2

5.50 km

Luomalahde Trail Junction

Highlight • Trail

3

5.54 km

Helvetinkolu Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

Helvetinkolu ("Hell's Gap") cleft is the biggest attraction of the so-called Hell's Lake National Park which has numerous deep gorges and rugged scenery formed by faults running through the bedrock. …

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4

5.71 km

Day hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Expect a beautiful spot for taking a break or sitting at a campfire. A small jetty invites you to hop into the lake. There is also a traditional hut at the lake shore.

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5

6.63 km

Wooden Boardwalk Through Wetlands

Highlight • Trail

6

6.73 km

Picnic Area in the Forest

Highlight • Rest Area

7

9.42 km

Rock Formation in Helvetinjärvi National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

8

12.3 km

Boardwalks in Helvetinjärvi National Park

Highlight • Trail

Boardwalks lead you safely through this swampy area of the national park.

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B

14.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

2.58 km

1.72 km

201 m

Surfaces

7.03 km

4.73 km

1.96 km

384 m

382 m

201 m

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