For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in South Karelia. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful nature trails.
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The 10 Most Beautiful nature trails in South Karelia
Nature Trail
· Savitaipale
Orrainpolku geological trail
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
7.3 km
1:52 h
34 m
34 m
The Orrainpolku is a demanding hiking trail that walks through the rugged landscape. There are two lean-to shelters along the trail.
Nature Trail
· Rautjärvi
Hiitolanjoki Scenic Trail, Rautjärvi
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
5.9 km
2:30 h
26 m
41 m
The scenery along the banks of River Hiitolanjoki ranges from rocks and coniferous forests to herb-rich forests. The trail runs across the river via the old power plant dams.
Nature Trail
· Ruokolahti
Geological trail Kolmiköytinen rock painting
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
0.4 km
0:06 h
2 m
21 m
Enjoy the tranquility of Lake Saimaa and admire the art from the ancestors in the Kolmiköytisienvuori rock wall.
Nature Trail
· Imatra
The geological trail of Imatra Lammassaari island
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
3.4 km
0:48 h
1 m
1 m
Lammassaari Island has well-functioning harbour services and an extensive network of trails, with campfire sites and beaches.
Nature Trail
· Imatra
The geological trail of Imatra Vuoksenniska
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
2.9 km
0:44 h
19 m
19 m
Learn more about the geology of the First Salpausselkä ice-marginal formation and about the local forest flora and fauna on the Vuoksenniska forest trail.
Nature Trail
· Taipalsaari
Geological trail on a Ilkonsaari island
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
1.2 km
0:18 h
13 m
11 m
Ilkonsaari is a wonderful hiking destination in beautiful Saimaa. Several orthodox tsasounas built on the island add cultural value.
Nature Trail
· Parikkala
Siikalahti Bird watching Trail, Parikkala
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
1 km
1:00 h
0 m
6 m
Siikalahti is the most valuable bird wetland in Inland Finland, boasting the Siikalahti Birdwatching Trail (Siikalahden lintupolku) with towers and bird hides.
Nature Trail
· Lappeenranta
Lakeside Route, Lappeenranta
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
14.8 km
4:30 h
33 m
25 m
The Lakeside Route (Rantaraitti) along the shores of Lake Saimaa is a gorgeous outdoor recreational route in Lappeenranta. It is accessible to all and some sections are lit.
Nature Trail
· Parikkala
Aate-Pekan polku Trail, Parikkala
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
3.2 km
1:30 h
22 m
22 m
The keyword of this trail is nature. Explore mire vegetation, ponds and the extraordinary Picea abies f. tabulaeformis along the trail. Suitable for families with children.
Nature Trail
· Imatra
Lammassaari Shore Trail, Imatra
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
3.4 km
1:30 h
1 m
1 m
Lammassaari Shore Trail (Lammassaaren rantapolku) provides beautiful views out over Lake Saimaa. There are many rest spots, a ‘kota’ hut and a lean-to shelter along the trail.
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Seppoinpolku Trail, Imatra by Mikko
August 21, 2021
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Many well kept beaches and barbeque spots
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