The best hikes and walks in Finland

The 10 most beautiful hikes in Finland

Hiking route · North Karelia

The trails of Ala-Koitajoki

recommended route Difficulty difficult

33.6 km

11:00 h

330 m

The versatile trails of Ala-Koitajoki are located at the border of Joensuu and Ilomantsi, by the river Koitajoki. You can do a small daytrip to the accessible campfire site, or hike as much as 35 kilometers along the riverside.

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Hiking route · North Karelia

The Nature Trail of Vekarus

recommended route Difficulty moderate

2.3 km

0:50 h

25 m

The Nature Trail of Vekarus is a striking trail to visit. About 2 kilometers long, it goes around as many as three rapids. The area has three campfire sites. The campfire site closest to the parking area is also wheelchair accessible.

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Hiking route · North Karelia

Kuhasalo accessible nature trail

recommended route Difficulty easy

3.4 km

1:00 h

20 m

Close to the center of Joensuu, the Kuhasalo recreation area can surprise a first-time visitor withits maritime atmosphere. All the official trails of the area, as well as the six campfire sites arewheelchair accessible.

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Hiking route · Kajaani

Pöllyvaaran ulkoilureitti 3,5 km, Kajaani

recommended route Difficulty easy

3.6 km

1:00 h

41 m

31 m

Pöllyvaaran ulkoilualue tarjoaa sulan maan aikana tekemistä muun muassa kuntoilijoille, patikoijille, suunnistajille, maastopyöräilijöille, lintubongareille, marjastajille ja sienestäjille.

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Kalliojärven kierros, jylhä jyrkännerivistö

Hiking route · Joensuu

Kalliojärven kierros trail

recommended route Difficulty moderate

3.4 km

1:15 h

120 m

The versatile Kalliojärven kierros trail is 3,5 km long and offers striking precipice views. There are some duckboards and an idyllic shelter along the trail.

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The bridge over the Käyräjoki River for the trail was completed in 2023.

Hiking route · Kouvola

Käyrälampi Trail, Kouvola

recommended route Difficulty easy Open

6.6 km

1:40 h

1 m

15 m

Along the Käyrälampi Outdoor Trail there are diverse forests and beautiful views of Käyrälampi and the Jyräänjoki River. A bridge over the Käyräjoki River allows you to walk around the entire Käyrälampi pond. The ring trail is about six kilometres long. Come and experience the wilderness atmosphere right next to the settlement. You can walk, cycle, use a wheelchair, a wheelchair scooter or a pushchair. Along the route there are three fireplace rest stops, two of which are accessible.

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Hiking route · Pori

Ruokapuiston reitti

recommended route Difficulty easy

1.5 km

0:22 h

2 m

Ruokapuiston reitti tarjoaa retkeilijälle nimensä mukaisesti lyhyehkön kävelyretken luonnon helmassa sekä mahdollisuuden maistella erilaisia satokauden marjoja ja hedelmiä.

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Hiking route · Pori

Kirjurinluoto route

recommended route Difficulty easy

1.3 km

0:20 h

0 m

1 m

Explore Pori's National Urban Park with a tour of Kirjurinluoto, which offers a taste of the area's amenities and services. Stop, explore and enjoy the natural surroundings!

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Hiking route · Pori

Summer route

recommended route Difficulty easy

4.4 km

1:05 h

4 m

Would you like to spend your summer in the peace and quiet of a city park and surrounded by nature? So why not head to Kirjurinluoto for a summer route! On the route you'll discover the stunning environment of the area.

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Hiking route · Pori

Reposaari walking tour

recommended route Difficulty easy

6.6 km

1:35 h

6 m

3 m

Explore the beautiful Reposaari and its magnificent nature along the route around the island. Along the way you can explore the different types of nature and even go for a swim.

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