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Suomussalmi

Hut and viewpoint at Somerjoki – Rock paintings – Värikallio loop from Hossa National Park

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Finland
Eastern Finland
Suomussalmi

Hut and viewpoint at Somerjoki – Rock paintings – Värikallio loop from Hossa National Park

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Hut and viewpoint at Somerjoki – Rock paintings – Värikallio loop from Hossa National Park

01:47

6.74km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Hossan kansallispuisto

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

70 m

Lihapyörre Pond

Highlight • Lake

Lihapyörre Pond is a scenic spot nestled along a bend in the Somerjoki River, where towering pines line the banks. The river enters and exits along distinct, winding routes, adding …

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2

251 m

Hut and viewpoint at Somerjoki

Highlight • Mountain Hut

3

3.38 km

Rock paintings – Värikallio

Highlight • Historical Site

The rock paintings are between 3,500 and 7,000 years old. They show people and animal figures. Presumably they convey a shamanic message. You can look at the pictures from a bridge construction.

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4

3.77 km

The barbecue area is right by the lake and in close proximity to the rock paintings on the Värikallio cliffs.

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5

4.06 km

Mieskallionvaara

Highlight • Summit

B

6.74 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.69 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.03 km

822 m

779 m

< 100 m

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