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 hiking routes.
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The 10 Most Beautiful hiking routes 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.
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.
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.
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.
Hiking Route
· Kymenlaakso
Salpa Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
51.5 km
72:00 h
162 m
146 m
The Salpa Trail offers an excellent natural setting for outdoor exercise and refreshment. The Salpa Trail familiarises hikers with both the Salpa Line and the wonderful nature and cultural environment of South-East Finland.
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.
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.
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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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