For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in North 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 North Karelia
Long-Distance Hiking
· North Karelia
Karhunpolku, Hiking Trail in Lieksa
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
140.1 km
40:00 h
1,500 m
1,500 m
This hiking trail leads from Patvinsuo through Ruunaa to the border at Kuhmo. Along the way are forests, marshes and lovely lake areas. On this trail, you’ll be able to enjoy the unique feeling of the wilderness
Hiking Route
· North Karelia
Ketunlenkki - The charming "Fox trail" of Reposuo
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
11.6 km
3:00 h
71 m
71 m
Ketunlenkki trail is a varied, colourful and protected hiking trail close to Lieksa.
Hiking Route
· North Karelia
Pieni Ritojärvi - a natural treasure
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
5.3 km
1:20 h
28 m
28 m
A hiking trail that circles around the wilderness lake and swamps going through untouched nature. Suitable for the whole family.
Long-Distance Hiking
· Finland
Susitaival, Ilomantsi ja Lieksa
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
93.6 km
26:00 h
1,200 m
1,200 m
Susitaival on noin 95 km pitkä harju-, metsä- ja suomaisemissa kulkeva vaellusreitti Pohjois-Karjalassa Ilomantsin Möhköstä Lieksaan Patvinsuon kansallispuistoon.
Long-Distance Hiking
· Finland
Pogostan kierros, Ilomantsi
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
87.3 km
26:00 h
1,000 m
1,000 m
Pogostan kierros on Ilomantsissa Pohjois-Karjalassa kulkeva 90 km pitkä vaellusreitti, joka tarjoaa harjumaisemia, rajakarjalaista kulttuuria ja sotahistoriaa.
Long-Distance Hiking
· North Karelia
The Ruunaa Rapids Circuit
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
31.9 km
10:00 h
150 m
150 m
Experience the nature and rapids of Ruunaa on the two-bridge circuit. This diverse trail runs around the entire Ruunaa recreational area and provides experiences for all of your senses.
Hiking Route
· North Karelia
Suomunkierto at the heart of the wilderness-like Patvinsuo national park
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
15.4 km
6:00 h
64 m
64 m
Suomunkierto in Patvinsuo national park is a true pearl of wilderness nature. The peace of nature, Lake Suomunjärvi and its many sandy beaches ensure an experience to be remembered by hikers.
Nature Trail
· Koli National Park
Summer Café Circuit at Koli
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
7.1 km
6:00 h
288 m
288 m
On the summer café circuit at Koli, you will enjoy the best coffee, pastries, local delicacies and lunch on your hiking vacation. Enjoy a trip of relaxed indulgence at Koli.
Hiking Route
· North Karelia
Little Siikakoski trails at Ruunaa
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
4.7 km
1:30 h
29 m
29 m
Siikakoski's little trails offer an excellent opportunity to familiarise yourself with Ruunaa's nature diversely.
Hiking Route
· North Karelia
Mäntypolku - Pine path - a diverse little route in Patvinsuo national park
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
5.1 km
2:00 h
43 m
51 m
The path that runs though pine forests is a hiking route for the entire family, where you will find lots to see and experience. Along the path, you will see both the changing exhibitions of nature as well as man-made environment.
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