Kallioportti (“Rock Gate”)
May 14th, 2009 by Juha Ylitalo
In previous post, we were walking along Kitkajoki. Eventually you will arrive to three way crossing, where Karhunkierros joins Pieni Karhunkierros (“Small Bear’s ring”). If you have time, it is once again worth the effort to make small sidetrip. Less than 1km away from crossing (0.8km to be precise, if I remember correctly) you will arrive to bottom of Kallioportti (could be translated to Rock Gate). From there you have 100 meters climb up on stairs. Since this is only sidetrip, I would recommend that you hide your backpack into bushes and climb the stairs without extra weight on you. From top of the Kallioportti, you get a great view to all the forest around you. Once you’ve seen all that you want to see, it is time to climb down, return to three way crossing and to go, where you haven’t been before.
Photograph on a left gives you idea about the view, while photograph on the right is there as a proof that it is completely safe up there.
