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Pielinen, Koli National Park

5.0
#1 of 7 in Nature in North Karelia
Water Body · Nature / Park
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  • By Tero W
    Beautiful big lake with lots to see and a lot of possible activities. You can go rowing or canooingor on a boat trip. The fourth biggest lake in Finland.  more »
  • By Jan Willem t
    We visited the higher and lower parts of the park, the peaks offer splendid views over the lake Pielinen and meanwhile offer you a challenging hike over the path which leads you from peak to peak...  more »
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Popular things to do in Koli National Park

Ukko-Koli Hill ©
Hiking Trail
Ukko-Koli Hill
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
Paateri ©
Landmark
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Lieksa
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
Pielisen Museum ©
Specialty Museum
Pielisen Museum
Lieksa
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
Paha-Koli Hill ©
Hiking Trail
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5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min

Side trips from Koli National Park

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Angry Birds Activity Park Vuokatti
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Duration: 2h 30 min
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4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min

Hidden gems in Koli National Park

Neitikoski Rapids ©
Outdoor Activity
Neitikoski Rapids
Lieksa
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Akka-Koli Hill ©
Hiking Trail
Akka-Koli Hill
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Rasavaara Observation tower
Observation Deck
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5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Ukko-Koli
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min

Nature in Koli National Park

Patvinsuon Kansallispuisto ©
Forest
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4.3
Duration: 2h 30 min
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National Park
Kolinuuron kierros Nature Trail
4.0
Duration: 8 hours
Pirunkirkko
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Pirunkirkko
2.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
Tarhapuro Waterfall
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1.0
Duration: 2h 30 min

Trails in Koli National Park

Makravaara Hill
Hiking Trail
Makravaara Hill
4.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Kasken Kierros Nature Trail
Hiking Trail
Kasken Kierros Nature Trail
4.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Herajarvi Hiking Trail ©
Hiking Trail
Herajarvi Hiking Trail
3.1
Duration: 2h 30 min
Paimenen Polku Trail
Hiking Trail
Paimenen Polku Trail
2.5
Duration: 2h 30 min

Nearby attractions in Koli National Park

Rylays Hill
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4.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Uhrihalkeama ©
Geologic Formation
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