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You will remember your vacation in Visit Saimaa forever. Find information about nature trails in our Travel Guide and be sure to add your own content by using our Route Planner to publish and share your best routes with others.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful nature trails in Visit Saimaa
Thematic Trail
· Finland
Tuohisaari GeoTour (Geological Tourism)
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
8.4 km
2:45 h
23 m
23 m
Let’s travel through time and space by exploring Finnish Geological Heritage on the island of Tuohisaari (Savonlinna region) where some of the oldest rocks in Europe are sitting next to the youngest ones as well!
Thematic Trail
· Linnansaari National Park
Linnansaari circular trail, Linnansaari National Park
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
7.6 km
3:30 h
232 m
223 m
This 7-kilometer-long circular trail is the most popular hiking route in Linnansaari National Park, leading you through varied terrain to the magnificent viewpoint of Linnavuori.
Thematic Trail
· Finland
Soininmäki nature trail, Pihlajaniemi | Savonlinna
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
7.9 km
2:14 h
152 m
199 m
For the nine-kilometer nature trail starting from Vuohimäki to Soininmäki, it is recommended to bring snacks and take a break at the Mustalampi lean-to or Soininmäki.
Thematic Trail
· Finland
Gottlund route, Juva
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
9.2 km
2:12 h
22 m
22 m
On this combined nature and culture route, the Gottlund route, you get to explore both the nature of Juva and the cultural-historical sites of Juva church village.
Thematic Trail
· Puumala
Geological trail of the Saimaa Ringed Seal
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
11 km
2:50 h
92 m
66 m
The Saimaa Seal trail forms a network of paths in the diverse range of landscapes near Saimaa. The path leads through heathy esker terrain, lush wetlands and rocky lookout points.
Thematic Trail
· Puumala
Geological trail of Loketononkalo
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
0.5 km
0:12 h
57 m
0 m
The Loketononkalo over flow channel or the narrow gorge is a great nature destination to visit.
Thematic Trail
· Mikkeli
Sydänmaa hiking and geological trail
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
4.6 km
1:07 h
15 m
15 m
The Sydänmaa hiking and geological trail is about 5 km long. Along the route you will find the wonderful Rakokallio bedrock crack.
Thematic Trail
· Mikkeli
Neitvuori geological trail
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
3.7 km
0:58 h
54 m
39 m
In Neitvuori about 4 km long hiking and geological trail `Hiijje Silmimukka`is marked. The view of the majestic Luonteri is openig from the hill.
Thematic Trail
· Mikkeli
The Kaihu trail, a geological trail and Pursiala pothole
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
5.6 km
1:23 h
22 m
35 m
Beautiful scenery in the vicinity of Saimaa. In the urban area of Kaihunharju esker, there is the Urpola Nature Center and a marked trail network extending to Pursiala pothole.
Thematic Trail
· Sulkava
Vilkaharju nature trail and geological trail
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
5.5 km
1:25 h
48 m
45 m
The beautiful nature and geological trail of Vilkaharju attracts you to explore the area's prehistoric nature, geology and history. Vilkaharju esker terrain is Saimaa Geopark site.
