# Kotkatharju outdoor recreation area *URL: https://www.joroinen.fi/en/leisure-and-culture/sports-facilities/kotkatharju-outdoor-recreation-area/* *Published: 2026-04-01* *Modified: 2026-06-02* --- **The Kotkatharju outdoor recreation area is located near the central built-up area of Joroinen, right beside Highway 5. With its biodiversity and varied range of services, the area offers unique outdoor experiences for every visitor.** The outdoor recreation area is open year-round and features, among other things, outdoor and cycling routes of varying lengths, one of the largest concentrations of disc golf courses in Finland, the Kartanogolf golf course, a local heritage museum, a ski jumping centre, a shooting sports centre, Restaurant Kesäkartano, and Bomila Resort, which offers forest suite accommodation. The area is suitable for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and fitness levels — for a trip for the whole family or, for example, as a destination for a company recreation day. For winter sports, Kotkatharju offers challenging skiing conditions as well as K50, K35, K16 and K5 ski jumping hills. The plastic-coated hills make year-round use possible. ## Explore the area in more detail You can find the activities, services and route networks of the Kotkatharju area comprehensively on their own website. [Open kotkatharju.fi](https://www.kotkatharju.fi) \[Embed: https://www.youtube.com/embed/5qQ1ycJm59o](https://www.youtube.com/embed/5qQ1ycJm59o) ## Routes and activities Kotkanpolku The 7-kilometre Kotkanpolku trail runs through varied terrain in the Kotkatharju outdoor recreation area. The trail is dominated by ridges shaped during the Stone Age. **Starting point:** Kotkatlahdentie 186 79600 Joroinen Disc golf — the Kanava and Kotkatharju courses ### Kanava disc golf course The Kanava disc golf course is located at Kotkatlahdentie 186. The area has a high-quality, well-maintained 18-hole course. The course rating is AA1. [More information about the Kanava disc golf course »](https://frisbeegolfradat.fi/rata/kanavan-frisbeegolf/) ### Kotkatharju disc golf course The Kotkatharju disc golf course opened in autumn 2016. When the course is combined with the Kanava course, it forms a total of 36 holes, which is currently the longest course in Finland. Kotkatharju has an AAA1 rating — an international competition-level course. The average length of the holes is over 140 metres. There is also an easier white 18-hole layout available. [More information about the Kotkatharju disc golf course »](https://frisbeegolfradat.fi/rata/kotkatharjun-frisbeegolf/) Permanent orienteering controls and orienteering A network of permanent orienteering controls with 18 controls has been set up in the Kotkatharju outdoor recreation area. Maps can be printed from the [website of the Savon Suunta orienteering club](https://savonsuunta.fi/kiintorastit). In addition, there is a network of permanent controls in the Kolma area, and [MOBO mobile orienteering courses](http://mobo.osport.ee/?l=fi) can be found in Joroinen church village and in Kuvansi. ## Map of the area Explore the Kotkatharju route network and points of service. [Kotkatharju route map (PDF)](/wp-content/uploads/pdf/Vapaa-aika/Kotkatharju_reittikartta%202022.pdf)