Hiking

The hiking routes and nature paths in Heinä­ve­si, Liperi, and Rääkkylä lead you through forests and lake landsca­pes. The trails are never crowded, and you’ll find well-maintai­ned resting spots along the way. There are routes of diffe­rent lengths to suit every level of fitness.

Cafés, restau­rants, and shops offer Karelian snacks for your journey, while campsi­tes, cottages, guest­houses, and monas­te­ry hotels provide comfor­table accom­mo­da­tion. Welcome to explore the beauti­ful nature of North Karelia!

Northern Saimaa Routes

The network includes multi-use trails suitable for hiking and mountain biking, as well as the new Saimaa by Cycle touring, gravel, and paddling routes. Welcome to try them out!

Read more about Heinä­ve­si hiking trails on the municipality’s pages:

Read more about Liperi hiking trails on the municipality’s pages: