Värikallion kaarros — Hossan kansallispuisto

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Finland

Eastern Finland

Suomussalmi

Värikallion kaarros — Hossan kansallispuisto

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Värikallion kaarros — Hossan kansallispuisto

01:58

7.46km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 25, 2025

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Hossan kansallispuisto

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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69 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 to the area's charm. It's the perfect place to pause, take in the tranquil surroundings, and enjoy the view.

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2.54 km

Ala-Olkky lean-to

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A typical wooden hut with a barbecue area is nestled in the forest along the Somerjoki. You will find some rustic picnic benches and great spots to pitch your tent.

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4.09 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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4.49 km

Värikallio Kota — shelter and BBQ area

Highlight • Mountain Hut

7.46 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.27 km

108 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.70 km

906 m

717 m

138 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Tuesday 3 November

4°C

-5°C

94 %

Additional weather tips

It’s going to be cold. Wrap up warm and watch out for ice.

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Comments

September 4, 2023,04.09.2023 Hossa-Nationalpark 🇫🇮

Very interesting tour in Hossa National Park, very close to the Russian border.
Once again we ate plenty of berries, visited rock carvings from the Neolithic period, enjoyed good food during the breaks and of course saw reindeer.
Short refreshments in the form of rain showers were part of it. Camera was always well packaged, smartphone takes photos quite well …

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