Hiitolanjoki Scenic Trail

Hiking trails & Routes

Finland

Southern Finland

Rautjärvi

Hiitolanjoki Scenic Trail

Moderate

hikers

Hiitolanjoki Scenic Trail

01:16

4.81km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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35 m

Old hydroelectric power station

Highlight • Monument

Parking is available nearby, and in the summer, there's also a food truck serving ice cream. The hydroelectric power plant was shut down a few years ago, and the river was renaturalized, creating a manageable but beautiful area for walking.

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1.67 km

View of the Hiitolanjoki River

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here, the trail brings you to a small quiet viewpoint of the Hiitolanjoki river. The view of the water through the birch trees is beautiful: a serene place for a break.

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3.63 km

View of the Hiitolanjoki rapids from the bridge

Highlight • River

Here you can enjoy stunning views of newly restored, free-flowing rapids following a landmark multi-year dam removal project. Multiple pedestrian bridges cross over these roaring waters right next to the historic, now-silenced hydroelectric power plant buildings.

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4.02 km

Wooden walkway with a view of the protected area

Highlight • Trail

Wooden boardwalks wrap around the scenic terrain to let you safely view the protected river ecosystem. These river lands serves as the natural breeding ground for endangered salmon.

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4.81 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.97 km

1.26 km

572 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.13 km