Ölökyn ylitys, the crossing of the Julma-Ölkky canyon in Hossa

Ölökyn ylitys offers one of the finest highlights of Hossa National Park. This route runs alongside the Julma-Ölkky lake-canyon, between steep cliffs, boreal forest and rocky sections. A highlight of the route is crossing the canyon via a 45-metre-long suspension bridge.

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Creation:
04 Jun 2026

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Activity: Walking
Distance: 3.43 mi
Average duration: 2h 00
Difficulty: Moderate
Back to start: Yes
Ascent: + 486 ft
Descent: - 512 ft
Highest point: 932 ft
Lowest point: 755 ft

Country: Finland
Start/End: N 65.537025° / E 29.32483°
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Suspension bridge over the frozen Julma-Ölkky lake, early May

The frozen Julma-Ölkky Lake amidst the canyon cliffs, early May

Description of the walk

Park at the Julma-Ölkky car park.

(S/E) From the car park, follow the Julma-Ölkyntie road to the entrance archway of the Ölökky trails. Cross the wooden bridge and walk for about 1 km.

(1) Shortly after a short descent, a path on the right leads to a viewpoint. Return to the junction and continue along the route for a further 1 km or so.

(2) A fork in the path offers a choice between the old and the new hiking trails. Turn left onto the new one. You’ll rejoin the old trail some 500 metres further on, then continue left until the next junction.

(3) At the junction, turn right and head down to the suspension bridge. Cross to the other side of the lake. Climb back up the stone steps and thenthe metal spiral staircase.

(4) At the junction, take the path on the right and walk for about 2.5 km to return to the Julma-Ölkyntie road, after crossing numerous streams and waterfalls via small footbridges. Return to the car park (S/E).