Ravajärvi–Petkeljärvi trail
Route
Description
The Ravajärvi–Petkeljärvi trail is about 7.5 km as a point-to-point day hike in Ilomantsi, North Karelia, on the Petkeljärvi–Putkelanharju esker system east of Petkeljärvi National Park. It forms a shortcut link on the long Taitajan Taival hiking corridor between the Tetrijärvi shore area and the Keltasilmä lean-to clu...
Managed by
Ilomantsi
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Can be walked in either direction between Tetrijärvi and Keltasilmä; many hikers combine it as a return or link leg on a longer Taitajan Taival plan.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
Orange paint blazes (Taitajan Taival network)
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Public Transport
Activity
Terrain & conditions
7.5 km
Distance
2–4 hours
Est. Time
Forest footpaths and pine heath; short gravel forest-road sections on the connecting leg. Sturdy footwear suited to stony esker paths is recommended on linked ridge sections.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
Location
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Our data was researched from Ilomantsi, 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.
Ravajärvi–Petkeljärvi trail7.5 km
Route
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Description
The Ravajärvi–Petkeljärvi trail is about 7.5 km as a point-to-point day hike in Ilomantsi, North Karelia, on the Petkeljärvi–Putkelanharju esker system east of Petkeljärvi National Park. It forms a shortcut link on the long Taitajan Taival hiking corridor between the Tetrijärvi shore area and the Keltasilmä lean-to clu...
Managed by
Ilomantsi
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Location
Can be walked in either direction between Tetrijärvi and Keltasilmä; many hikers combine it as a return or link leg on a longer Taitajan Taival plan.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
Orange paint blazes (Taitajan Taival network)
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Public Transport
Activity
Terrain & conditions
7.5 km
Distance
2–4 hours
Est. Time
Forest footpaths and pine heath; short gravel forest-road sections on the connecting leg. Sturdy footwear suited to stony esker paths is recommended on linked ridge sections.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
Explore nearby
Rate & Review
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Share a photo from a recent trip
Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Ilomantsi, 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.