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 long-distance hikes.
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The 10 Most Beautiful long-distance hikes in South Karelia
Long-Distance Hiking
· Savitaipale
Traces of The Ice Age - Stone Age Man, Savitaipale
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
14.8 km
4:30 h
43 m
43 m
A network of hiking trails on heaths along the shores of Lake Kuolimo in Savitaipale. The trail presents traces of the Ice Age and the life of Stone Age people.
Long-Distance Hiking
· Savitaipale
Orrainpolku Trail, Savitaipale
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
8 km
3:30 h
81 m
81 m
Orrainpolku is a hiking trail running in the handsome scenery of Savitaipale. The highlight is Luotolahdenvuori Hill with splendid views out over Lake Kuolimo.
Long-Distance Hiking
· Parikkala
Rajojen reitti Hiking Trail, Parikkala (E10)
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
16.5 km
5:00 h
158 m
180 m
The Parikkala section of the Rajojen reitti Hiking Trail runs on the border of South Karelia and South Savo. The trail travels through pine heaths and spruce forests.
Long-Distance Hiking
· Parikkala
Pöröpeikon polku trail, Parikkala
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
3.3 km
2:00 h
69 m
69 m
The Pöröpeikon polku Trail runs in a handsome wilderness. It is demanding due to the hills. You will find a lean-to shelter and a reservable sauna on the shore of Pörölampi Pond.
Long-Distance Hiking
· Parikkala
Network of Esker Trails, Parikkala
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
9 km
3:30 h
190 m
190 m
From Parikkala, you can set off for esker trails, including Sikoharju Nature Reserve, the Rantaraitti Hiking Trail and the Likolampi Nature Trail (Likolammen kuntopolku).
Long-Distance Hiking
· Lappeenranta
Haukvuori Trail, Lappeenranta
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
8.1 km
3:00 h
118 m
118 m
Climb up to the Haukvuori lean-to shelter and enjoy the views – have snacks at the Vesikkola hunting lodge.
Long-Distance Hiking
· Luumäki
Huopaisenvirta Hiking Trail, Luumäki
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
9.3 km
2:30 h
57 m
75 m
This trail starts from the Luumäki municipal building in Taavetti and takes you to the Huopaisenvirta Stream. There are a bridge and a lean-to shelter in this destination.
Long-Distance Hiking
· Lappeenranta
Katralampi Trail, Lappeenranta
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
15.9 km
4:30 h
169 m
170 m
Trek along this popular hiking trail through a varied forest and rural landscape, ascend to the Katralampi lean-to shelter and admire the wilderness views.
Long-Distance Hiking
· Taipalsaari
Haikkaanlahti Hiking Trail, Taipalsaari
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
18.1 km
5:00 h
73 m
81 m
Explore forests in the Lake Saimaa archipelago and the cultural landscape of Taipalsaari on Haikkaanlahti Hiking Trail. You can also take shorter sections of the trail.
Long-Distance Hiking
· Ruokolahti
Rajojen reitti Hiking Trail, Ruokolahti (E10)
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
76.2 km
25:00 h
610 m
614 m
The trails in Ruokolahti provide various options, ranging from day trips to hikes that take many days. The Syväjärven kierros Trail is amongst the most popular trails in the region.
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