Hiking trails and natural attractions

Tahko’s wondrous hiking trails and natural attractions

Tahko’s rugged, mountainous landscapes and picturesque lakes enchant visitors throughout the year.

The picture-perfect landscape changes colour every season, and there is a natural wonder to wow every member of the family. At Tahko, you can adventure independently or join an organised tour.

There are several hiking routes to choose from, which you can combine to create the perfect day, no matter what you desire.

Five ring routes on varying terrains, summer and autumn
Winter hiking trails
Visit the observation tower or the longest outdoor stairs in Finland.
There is a chairlift to the top of the mountain during the summer and autumn seasons

Summer trails

For summer and autumn adventures Tahko has five unique ring routes on varying terrains. Choose the ones near other services or enjoy with a long run.

Read route descriptions Summer hiking map ( PDF )

Winter hiking trails

Tahko, with many winter activities, is also ideal for winter hiking, although the routes are partly different than in summer and autumn. Find a trail to the most popular campfire places and slope restaurants.

Read route descriptions Winter hiking map ( PDF )

Leave no trace

There are no rubbish bins at the huts along the Tahko hiking trails. Camping has environmental impacts that anyone can easily reduce by taking their waste out of the wild to the appropriate collection points back in town. Thank you for caring – every little deed is important to keep nature and scenery just as stunning for those who follow.

Kuopio and surrounding areas

Outdoors

In the vicinity of Tahko, you will find endless wonderful hiking trails and natural attractions, such as the Pisa Nature Reserve, the Huuhkaja Tour and the Tiilikkajärvi National Park, that has been nominated as The hiking destination of the year / Vuoden Retkipaikka 2023.