Hossa Värikallio

Set off on a mystical trip back in time! The Värikallio Cliffs in Hossa are located close to the border of Suomussalmi and Kuusamo, in the northern part of the Hossa Hiking Area. Located along a water route that was used in ancient times, the rock paintings portray the life of people at a time when spirits and natural forces were present everywhere. More than sixty different figures have been identified on the rock, and they have been painted, using a mix of blood and red ochre. The pictures, most likely, deal with hunting or shamanism.