Lakkala–Seppälä–Vesivaara trail
Route
Description
For rules, campfire bans, and the latest conditions in Koli National Park, start with Metsähallitus outdoor guidance on Luontoon.fi. Visit North Karelia’s Herajärvi materials describe the wider lakeside circuit as demanding, marked with blue paint and signposts, and best paired with a proper Koli hiking map and comp...
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Trail info
Typically walked as part of Herajärven kierros or Kiehisen kierros in the direction your larger loop dictates; the association narrative describes traversing from Lakkala toward Seppälä before meeting the 35 km and 61 km route junctions closer to Karttusenlampi.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
Visit North Karelia notes blue paint blazes with signposts on the broader Herajärven network together with a Koli hiking map. Kiehisen kierros uses white circles at junctions according to Luontoon.fi.
Route Signs
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
2 km
Distance
About 45–90 minutes for the roughly 2 km connector plus any breaks at Lakkala tulentekopaikka or Seppälä sauna; add more time if you continue toward Vesivaara as described in the long-route sources.
Est. Time
Mixed forest path, short road walking near farm lanes, meadow edges, and rockier climbing sections if you continue toward Vesivaara on the main circuit.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
Location
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Our data was researched from Kontiolahti, 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.
Lakkala–Seppälä–Vesivaara trail2 km
Route
Description
For rules, campfire bans, and the latest conditions in Koli National Park, start with Metsähallitus outdoor guidance on Luontoon.fi. Visit North Karelia’s Herajärvi materials describe the wider lakeside circuit as demanding, marked with blue paint and signposts, and best paired with a proper Koli hiking map and comp...
Managed by
Trail info
Location
Typically walked as part of Herajärven kierros or Kiehisen kierros in the direction your larger loop dictates; the association narrative describes traversing from Lakkala toward Seppälä before meeting the 35 km and 61 km route junctions closer to Karttusenlampi.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
Visit North Karelia notes blue paint blazes with signposts on the broader Herajärven network together with a Koli hiking map. Kiehisen kierros uses white circles at junctions according to Luontoon.fi.
Route Signs
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
2 km
Distance
About 45–90 minutes for the roughly 2 km connector plus any breaks at Lakkala tulentekopaikka or Seppälä sauna; add more time if you continue toward Vesivaara as described in the long-route sources.
Est. Time
Mixed forest path, short road walking near farm lanes, meadow edges, and rockier climbing sections if you continue toward Vesivaara on the main circuit.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
Explore nearby
Rate & Review
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Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Kontiolahti, 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.