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An Evening Trip to Muikkupuro

August once again brought to Muikkupuro the peace and atmosphere that always makes you want to return. The silence of the forest, the warmth of the fire, and the friendly encounters with fellow hikers make this place special – in any weather.

At the campfire site, I met some wonderful hikers who had come all the way from the coast. They had already spent several nights exploring the trails of Hossa and decided to set up their tent by the stream of Muikkupuro. This wasn’t their first time in Hossa – the landscapes and atmosphere keep calling them back, no matter the distance.

Muikkupuro is located along the Kolkalmus Trail, one of the most popular mountain biking routes in Hossa National Park.

Sitting by the fire and chatting made me reflect once again why it feels so good to return to these forests and streams. Muikkupuro is one of my own favorite places. Even if you don’t have much time, you can always come here – in any season. It’s a place to slow down, enjoy the spirit of the national park, and be a little out of reach of the world – as the phone doesn’t catch signal everywhere.

Muikkupuron laavulla on mukava istua iltaa ympäri vuoden. Laavulle pääsee esteetöntä reitiä pitkin ja myös talvella tänne on avoinna monitoimiura, kunhan lumitilanne sallii sen polkemisen.

As the evening grew darker, another couple arrived with their tent, and soon the fire was shared by more hikers. Even though the weather was grey and drizzly, the atmosphere was warm. Eventually, as I walked back towards my own overnight stay, a smile spread across my face – it’s moments like these where the magic of Hossa lies. ✨

This bridge is one of the most photographed spots in Hossa National Park. The shallow stream with its crystal-clear water amazes visitors with its beauty. Only in the coldest winter does it freeze – otherwise it quietly flows between two lakes.
The accessible trail to Muikkupuro is easy to walk even in the dusky evenings of August. The gravel path is firm, making it suitable also for wheelchairs, as long as descents are assisted for speed control. Slopes are gentle up and down.
There are also resting spots along the trail. And even if you don’t need a break, the benches are a perfect place to admire the scenery. In spring, you might spot woodpeckers, listen to the calls of loons and ravens – or even see reindeer passing by.
The Muikkupuro bend is an accessible 1.5 km route (one way) in Hossa National Park. Both at the starting point and at the Muikkupuro lean-to you’ll find accessible toilets. The total distance is about 3 km.