Best trails in Petkeljärvi National Park
Want to find the best trails in Petkeljärvi National Park for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 5 great trails for hiking and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Ready for your next hike or bike ride? Explore one of 1 easy hiking trails in Petkeljärvi National Park that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 410 to 2,647 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Petkeljärvi National Park.
Top trails
1
(10)
•Moderate
•4.3 mi
•Est. 2h 6m
Petkeljärvi National Park is located in North Karelia, and brings the visitor to be a part of nature in the midst of the wind through the trees and the glint off the ponds.
Kuikan Kierros runs through ridges in remote forests and along the shore. Along the route you can admire the scenery from the ridges, and listen to the lapping of the waves. Along the way, you might even see traces of beavers.
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(4)
•Hard
•12.2 mi
•Est. 5h 28m
Petkeljärvi National Park is located in North Karelia, and brings the visitor to nature in the middle of the humming of the old trees and the flickering of the ponds.
The Pogosta trail run is an annual event in Petkeljärvi National Park, which offers the opportunity to compete in wonderful forest and lake landscapes. The route follows both Taitaja Taival and Kuikankierros.
Taitajan Taival: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/finland/north-karelia/taitajan-taival
Kuikan Tour:...
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(2)
•Moderate
•2.4 mi
•Est. 1h 10m
Petkeljärvi National Park is located in North Karelia, and brings the visitor to nature in the middle of the humming of the old trees and the flickering of the ponds.
The ridge trail runs through the terrain of Savulammi. The route partly follows the Kuikan Kierros nature trail, and crosses Taitaja Taipale.
The route marking is a yellow circle. The recommended direction of travel is clockwise.
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(1)
•Hard
•19.0 mi
•Est. 8h 12m
Taitajan Taival is the oldest marked hiking trail in North Karelia. The route runs along the ridges of Petkeljärvi-Putkelanharju. This has been a travel route in the area long before the trail was marked as a hiking route.
The route can run in both directions.
Taitajan Taival is available when the ground is unfrozen, and there are four resting places with lean-to shelters along it.
Visitor info
Hours & contact
Open 24 hours
Passes & fees
No fee required
General park hours
Every day • Open 24 hours
Phone
041 4361790
No entrance fee or pass is required.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in Petkeljärvi National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Petkeljärvi National Park is Kuikan Kierros Trail, which has a 4.8 star rating from 10 reviews. This trail is 4.3 mi long with an elevation gain of 849 ft.
What is the longest trail in Petkeljärvi National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Petkeljärvi National Park is Taitajan taival. This trail is estimated to be 19.0 mi long.
How many trails are in Petkeljärvi National Park?
There are 5 trails in Petkeljärvi National Park. These trails have an average 4.3-star rating from 18 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Petkeljärvi National Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Petkeljärvi National Park has you covered. Taitajan taival boasts the most elevation gain with 2,647 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Pogosta trail run, which will get you 1,899 ft of elevation gain.
Are there camping trails available in Petkeljärvi National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there is 1 camping trail in Petkeljärvi National Park which is Taitajan taival with an average 2.0 star rating from 1 community reviews.
Are there running trails available in Petkeljärvi National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 2 running trails in Petkeljärvi National Park and the most popular is Kuikan Kierros Trail with an average 4.8 star rating from 10 community reviews.