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Iso-Kakkori trail, Karijoki

Distance 4,1 km

Duration 1h 30min

Easy

Iso-Kakkori is the highest hill in Karijoki. From the top of a granite hill rising 145 m above sea level, the landscape opens up to the wooded terrain of the vicinity and towards Lauhanvuori on the horizon. From the top of Iso-Kakkori, building stone was once excavated for use in the river valley villages. Traces of excavation are still visible. In addition to the cliffs and quarries, there are several boulder fields around the top.

There is a lapp-hut on the top of Iso-Kakkori, which is suitable for a day trip break. The path to the top is marked with path signs and route markers. Guidance is complemented by the GPX track found on Outdooractive. The route is part of the Muinaisvuorten reitistö route, which is maintained by the municipalities of Karijoki and Teuva.

More about the route

Difficulty

Easy

Distance

4,1 km

Duration

1:30 h

Ascent

19 m

Descent

19 m

Highest point

145 m

Lowest point

95 m

Information maintained by

Lauhanvuori - Hämeenkangas UNESCO Global Geopark

Plan your trip

Turn-by-turn directions

Follow the signs for the Muinaisvuorten reitistö route north along a forest road next to the shooting range. Continue on the forest road for about 1.5 km until the path marked to the left at the top of Iso-Kakkori diverges from the road. Continue on it for about 500 m until you reach the lapp-hut at the top. Vantage points and old quarries are located on the top of the hill. Return trip the same route back.

Directions

Public transport

No public transport.

By roadFrom Highway 8, turn north at Kristiinankaupunki ABC in the direction of Karijoki to Pohjoinen Lapväärtintie 663, which changes into Karijoentie, and continue driving through Karijoki's municipal center for a total of about 17 km. Turn left onto Luovankyläntie, drive about 2 km and turn left into the yard of the hunting lodge. A 2 km long forest road and a path leave from the yard to Iso-Kakkori.

From Highway 8, turn south from the junction of Lapväärtti onto Eteläinen Lapväärtintie, which after 3.9 km joins the Pohjoinen Lapväärtintie / Karijoentie 663. It is continued through the Karijoki municipal center for a total of about 15 km. Turn left onto Luovankyläntie, drive about 2 km and turn left into the yard of the hunting lodge. A 2 km long forest road and a path leave from the yard to Iso-Kakkori.

From Kaskistentie 67 turn from the edge of Teuva to Porvarintie 687, drive 400 m and turn right onto Karijoentie. It is driven for about 17 km (turns into Teuvantie) and turns left onto Kullaanmäentie. After 1.5 km turn left onto Kauhajoentie 663 and drive 1.5 km until you turn left onto Luovankyläntie. Drive about 2 km and turn left into the yard of the hunting lodge. A 2 km long forest road and a path leave from the yard to Iso-Kakkori.

From Pohjanmaantie 44, turn onto Isojoentie 664 and drive 38 km. Then turn right onto Alakyläntie 687 and drive 11 km, turn right from the center of Karijoki to Kauhajoentie. It will be driven 3.3 km until you turn left onto Luovankyläntie. Drive about 2 km and turn left into the yard of the hunting lodge. A 2 km long forest road and a path leave from the yard to Iso-Kakkori.

From Kauhajoki, start at Päntäneentie 663 to Karijoki. After about 28 km, turn right onto Luovankyläntie. Drive about 2 km and turn left into the yard of the hunting lodge. A 2 km long forest road and a path leave from the yard to Iso-Kakkori.

ParkingFree

Equipment

www.lhgeopark.fi/en

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Fauna

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