Day trip to Puijo - Hike from Market Square to Puijo Tower
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The route from the Kuopio Market Square passes through the Great Cemetery, founded in 1867, below the highway no 5 (E 63) and climbs onto Puijo observation tower through Puijo's oldest nature reserve along the Puijo trail. The trees along it have seen a period of romanticism colored by nationality. Puijo's nature conservation was required at the end of the 19th century, but the first protected area was founded in 1928.
Puijo hill and Puijo Tower on its top are Kuopio's most famous tourist attractions. The first tower in Puijo opened in 1856. The current tower dates back to 1963.
There are also ski jumping towers next to the Puijo Tower. Sports came to Puijo's cultural landscape on a larger scale in the 1910s. The first ski jumping competition was held in 1911.
On the way back, the route goes past Riisa, one of Europe's most important Orthodox church museums. In the end of the route next to the Market Square there is Sankaripuisto, cemetery and war memorial park founded in 1939.
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Safety information
The route runs in the city center on busy streets, but on the marked sidewalks. The Puijo trail is partly challenging due to the rhizomes and large height differences, which makes it unsuitable for people who have problems with their legs.Tips and hints
The route can be extended at Puijo with the 2 km Konttilan kierto hiking route, which runs from the Puijo Tower to the Konttila farm. The Konttila Farm is also connected to the Kokonmäen kierto trail (2 km), which is famous for its old spruce forests and its nature reserve.Start
Destination
Turn-by-turn directions
Start the route from the market square. Take the Puijonkatu towards the Railway Station. There is a sidewalk on both sides. Turn left at the Matkakeskus (The bus station and railway station.) On the left side of the street is the Iso hautausmaa Cemetery. The sidewalk leads you to the tunnel, along which you pass the motorway.
There are several routes to Puijo, but the Puijon polku trail is marked with blue marks. Take the anticlockwise direction of Puijon polku trail to the top of Puijo Hill.
Take a break at the Puijo tower and return along west side of the Puijon polku trail down to the tunnel and continue on another side of cemetery to the Karjalankatu. Riisa, orthodox church museum, is located on Karjalankatu street, which turns onto Puistokatu. Turn left to the Tulliportinkatu and note Sankaripuisto, war memorial park, almost next to the market square.
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Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
The starting point of the route is at the Kuopio Market Square, which is the hub for bus services. More information on bus schedules:
Public Transport in Kuopio Region: https://vilkku.kuopio.fi/
Buses on the map: https://bussit.kuopio.fi/
Getting there
Map and directions to the Toriparkki parking, under the Market Square: http://www.kuopionpysakointi.fi/assets/karttabwmod.jpeg
Parking
The Toriparkki parking is located below the Market square. It is open 24 hours. Kuopio Toriparkki parking is easily accessible from Highway 5, the entrance ramps are on the street Puijonkatu and the outcrops on the street Haapaniemenkatu.Coordinates
Equipment
On dry weather, the trail can be walked on by sneakers. In wet weather, waterproof footwear is recommended. Dress according to the weather.Related Offers
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