Ski trails and fitness trails

The most popular and best-maintained slopes are found in the centre of the town, near the junction of the motorway and the 75 motorway, at the Patakukkula ski resort and the Tarinagolf area. Lights on the fitness trails / tracks come on at dusk and go out at 10 p.m. The tracks offer the possibility of traditional and free style skiing.

You can check the status of trail maintenance on the Fluent Outdoors trail information service. The service shows a map of the trail and by clicking on a trail you can see the latest date of maintenance for that particular trail. The most recent maintenance dates are also shown in the list on the left-hand side of the page.

The current situation is also reported in the winter sports bulletins in the section and on the sports department’s Facebook page.

The numbers refer to the numbering of the trails on the address and outdoor map. The map is available free of charge from the municipal office.

1. Cross-country ski trails in the crest of the Dam Hill, with 1.5 km and 3.4 km of illuminated trails. Different levels of trails in varied ridge terrain. Starting point approx. 800 m from Maaninga road, then left to Patakukkula parking area. The trail network connects to the golf course trails. 2 km and 3 km of unlit trails in easy terrain on the golf course.
2. Access to Hamula from the Huvikummu signpost, in gently rolling countryside. Total round trip approx. 6 km, 2,2 km distance between Huvikummuntie and Patikkala hut illuminated. A separate 3.0 km loop at the end of the linking barn.
3. 2.5 km of lighted, varied, easy trail in the Ahmo sports area. Counter-clockwise rotation. Also suitable for children. Parking area at the front of the sports field or in the parking area under the maintenance building.
4. The illuminated 4 km loop of Simonsalo, clockwise. Easy trail, one long gentle ascent, followed by a fast straight descent. Connection to Ahmo school.
5. The 4,7 km unlit loop of Honkamäki. In addition to skiing, Honkamäki also allows a variety of activities in the winter season (walking, snowshoeing, mountain biking:…) We recommend starting at the Päivärinete school, for example, where the trail runs alongside.
6. The ice shelves in the Gulf of Siilin circulate close to the shores. The best place to start is at the Sahara sports field. You can also access it from settlements on both sides of the bay. The track is 5-10 km long. Rehabilitation in spring-winter.
7. Kasurilanmäki ski centre, with a demanding 5 km illuminated trail.
8. The 1.6 km illuminated easy trail in Pöljä is also suitable for children. Start approx. 5,5 km north from the 5 road, from the school yard on the right.
9. Kuuslahti illuminated 2,5 km trail. 9,5 km east of the Nilsiän road, 100 m after the school crossroads and to the left behind the railway track.
10. Kunnonpaikan trail 0,4 km, connection to Vuorela ice shacks.
11. Paasisalo’s illuminated 3.6 km trail in a varied island landscape with good views. Parking area in Paasisalo to the right of the fork in the road.
12. 1.0 km lighted easy trail in the Toivala settlement area (No maintenance in the winter season 2024-25)
13. Forest School’s illuminated 1.7 km trail. Start from the old 5 road on the left side of the junction turning to the forest school.
14. Dam Hill nature trail 4,1 km. 17 checkpoints along the trail. The trail is marked with purple signs. Free maps are available from the municipal office.
15. Ice camp on Tomper Island, where there is a campfire site and a hut. Ice rink access also to Paasisalo illuminated ski run, Kunnonpaikka and, weather permitting, Kuopio.
16. 3 km access path to the 3 km unlit forest walk in Kumpus. Additional 1,5 km walk on the golf course
17. For golf, the ski slopes are conveniently accessible from the golf course park and the Huvikummu.
18. Ice shelves in the spring. Easy access from Harjamäe at the corner of Innocum, from Panninniemi beach, from the end of the Music Trail at Pyylampi and from the museum beach at Pölj.

Village trails: the Jännevirra village trail, the Kolmisoppi-Koivumäki-Heinämäki trail, the Hanhimäki trail and the Panninniemi field+forest trail.

Short cross-country skiing trails suitable for children in the vicinity of schools and kindergartens.

Snowmobiles may only be driven on approved, marked toboggan runs.

Walking dogs and riding horses on maintained trails is prohibited unless specifically stated as permitted.

Dog skiing

For dog skiing enthusiasts, training times are reserved at the Ahmo sports field on Tues,Thurs and Fri from 20.00 – 22.00 and Sat from 18.00 – 20.00. During these times the track is also open to other skiers, but be prepared for fast-moving dog skiers.

Korholanhauda dog-ski trail: there is a 1.8 km trail in the gravel pit next to Kumpusentie. It is possible to ski with your dog at a leisurely pace or to go faster. Dog walkers and other walkers are also allowed on foot, following the instructions given. A small parking area can be found on the Kumpusentie about 50 m from Maaningantie when turning off.

Multi-purpose routes

The unlit section of Honkamäki will be put into multi-purpose use in winter 2021. In addition to skiers, the trail is open to walking, snowshoeing, mountain biking, dog walking, etc. Dogs must be kept on a lead.

Around the Laturasti hut (Huvikummuntie 45) there are forest paths suitable for snowshoeing.

Information on ski slopes and sports facilities

Siilinjärvi Leisure Office
044 740 1364 or 044 740 1314
044 740 1316 field manager

Latitude map of the city centre, PDF

Latitude map Toivala / Vuorela.PDF

Ski jumping hills

In the city centre, at the junction of the motorway and the 75 motorway, there is a winter sports centre in the Patakukkula, from where the most prominent feature of the road is the so-called “Kuilun” jumps. The hills are K42, K20 and K15 and are plasticized, with the exception of K42. The hill centre provides direct access to the ski slopes.

The Siilinjärvi Ponnistus ski mountaineering team is responsible for the training and competition activities and the maintenance of the ski jumps.