Haapavitja–Paasikoski trail
Route
Description
The Haapavitja–Paasikoski trail is a short point-to-point link of about 0.8 km through Ruunaa hiking area along Lieksanjoki, connecting the Paasikoski rapids end to the Haapavitja rapids end where the long-distance trail network continues. Lieksa is the nearest larger town for public transport and services, and North K...
Managed by
Lieksa
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Walk either from Paasikoski toward Haapavitja or the reverse, depending on where you parked and whether you continue on Ruunaa Neitijärven kierros from the bridge.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
River
River
yellow (yellow paint blazes in the wider Koskikierros network per Visit Karelia)
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Bike
Activity
Public Transport
Activity
Terrain & conditions
0.8 km
Distance
About 15–30 minutes one way at an easy pace on 0.8 km, longer with breaks at Haapaniskan laavu, Kakkisen laavu, or the campfire spots.
Est. Time
Forest path and riverbank walking typical of Ruunaa; the Neitijärven kierros Ruunaa page warns that wet rocks and duckboards on longer Ruunaa loops can be very slippery after rain.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
Location
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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.
Haapavitja–Paasikoski trail0.8 km
Route
Description
The Haapavitja–Paasikoski trail is a short point-to-point link of about 0.8 km through Ruunaa hiking area along Lieksanjoki, connecting the Paasikoski rapids end to the Haapavitja rapids end where the long-distance trail network continues. Lieksa is the nearest larger town for public transport and services, and North K...
Managed by
Lieksa
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Location
Walk either from Paasikoski toward Haapavitja or the reverse, depending on where you parked and whether you continue on Ruunaa Neitijärven kierros from the bridge.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
River
River
yellow (yellow paint blazes in the wider Koskikierros network per Visit Karelia)
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Bike
Activity
Public Transport
Activity
Terrain & conditions
0.8 km
Distance
About 15–30 minutes one way at an easy pace on 0.8 km, longer with breaks at Haapaniskan laavu, Kakkisen laavu, or the campfire spots.
Est. Time
Forest path and riverbank walking typical of Ruunaa; the Neitijärven kierros Ruunaa page warns that wet rocks and duckboards on longer Ruunaa loops can be very slippery after rain.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
Explore nearby
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Haapavitja–Paasikoski trail"
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.