Autioniemi winter hiking and cycling route 5.1 km, Paltamo

The winter hiking and cycling route built to Autioniemi follows old paths and an old railway embankment in the area. The winter trail, popular among locals, is fairly easy terrain especially on the railway embankment sections, but the forested path sections add variety.

During winter the route is maintained on weekdays depending on snow conditions.

The route starts at the corner of the old sawmill area. There is a parking area and an information board at the starting point. The route consists of two separate loops and a connecting section. The section connecting the loops runs along an old railway embankment and the loops are mostly on old forest paths.

The route is used in both winter and summer. Along the route there is also a lean-to hut by the Paltamo Motor Club/Sports Drivers association, which can be used on a self-service basis, for example for roasting sausages — each person brings their own firewood and takes their trash with them. The location of the lean-to is marked on the information board.

Turn from highway 22 onto Koikerolahdentie to reach Autioniemi. Starting point on the map: https://goo.gl/maps/GBgaE3cJcWv2UHeX8