Bear Trail link (Jongunjoki)
Description
The City of Lieksa maintains Karhunpolku, the long-distance Bear Trail used for hiking and mountain biking before it reaches Kainuu. This short link is the on-the-ground continuation from the Teljo–Kuhmo road junction along Jongunjoki: Visit North Karelia describes the full trail turning upstream beside the river to...
Managed by
Lieksa
Official Maintenance
Trail info
The stage described on Visit North Karelia continues from Teljo along Jongunjoki toward Kuhmo; you can walk it in the opposite direction as a shuttle segment.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
River
River
Wilderness Area
Wilderness Area
Orange paint blazes and signposts along Karhunpolku.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Bike
Activity
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
6.9 km
Distance
About 2–3 hours on foot in summer conditions for fit hikers with light packs; add time for rests and wet trail.
Est. Time
Dirt / Gravel
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
Location
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Our data was researched from Lieksa, and other trusted sources, in March 2026. Our route / place GPX data comes from Metsähallitus / Lipas, last updated March 2026. Always check their official website for safety-critical updates.
Bear Trail link (Jongunjoki)6.9 km
Description
The City of Lieksa maintains Karhunpolku, the long-distance Bear Trail used for hiking and mountain biking before it reaches Kainuu. This short link is the on-the-ground continuation from the Teljo–Kuhmo road junction along Jongunjoki: Visit North Karelia describes the full trail turning upstream beside the river to...
Managed by
Lieksa
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Location
The stage described on Visit North Karelia continues from Teljo along Jongunjoki toward Kuhmo; you can walk it in the opposite direction as a shuttle segment.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
River
River
Wilderness Area
Wilderness Area
Orange paint blazes and signposts along Karhunpolku.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Bike
Activity
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
6.9 km
Distance
About 2–3 hours on foot in summer conditions for fit hikers with light packs; add time for rests and wet trail.
Est. Time
Dirt / Gravel
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Bear Trail link (Jongunjoki)"
Share a photo from a recent trip
Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Lieksa, and other trusted sources, in March 2026. Our route / place GPX data comes from Metsähallitus / Lipas, last updated March 2026. Always check their official website for safety-critical updates.