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Joutenjoki Fishing Path

—•Hiking Trails

0.3 km

Route

P 1

Description

Luontoon.fi – Horkka yhdyspolku+

Description

Joutenjoki Fishing Path is a very short riverside segment, about 0.3 km, along a branch of Lieksanjoki in the Ruunaa recreation area in Lieksa, North Karelia. It is aimed at anglers and day visitors who want a compact walk between fishing spots, lean-tos, and campfires beside the water. Metsähallitus publishes the wider Ruunaa trail and activity information on Luontoon.fi; the neighbouring marked Horkka yhdyspolku page is the closest official trail sheet for map layers and updates in this same shoreline cluster. Koli & Lieksa outlines regional fishing and Ruunaa rapids context and points to Luontoon.fi and licence sales for current rules. On the ground the line ties together facilities you can already see on our map: Horkka pysäköintialue for leaving a car, Horkan laavu and Siikakoski laavu for shelter, and several maintained campfire sites including Horkka tulentekopaikka, Siikakoski tulentekopaikka, and Uittopato tulentekopaikka, with dry toilets at Horkka, Siikakoski, and Uittopato. That makes the outing practical as a coffee-and-fishing stop rather than a long hike. Retkipaikka’s Siikakoski route write-up describes the broader Siikakoski–Horkka shoreline network, the bridge and lean-to setting, and the kind of waymarking used on longer loops in this part of Ruunaa—useful background even though that article follows a longer circuit than this short branch. The path meets Horkka yhdyspolku, which links the same campfire and lean-to cluster; Ruunaan maastopyöräreitti passes nearby if you are combining human-powered travel modes in the area. Carry any fire-starting supplies you need, respect forest-fire warnings, and check fishing permits and catch rules separately if you cast from the bank: Ruunaankosket licence rules apply on Lieksanjoki in this area.

Length & route

The trail is about 0.3 km as one short line along the Joutenjoki branch — not a loop. Treat it as a connector between parking, lean-tos, and fishing bank spots beside Lieksanjoki inside Ruunaa. Pair it with Horkka yhdyspolku (about 0.3 km on Luontoon.fi) or the longer Siikakoski circuits described in trip reports when you want more distance.

Getting there

Use Horkka pysäköintialue at the Siikakoski–Horkka end of the road network: drive Siikakoskentie to the parking area near the river, then follow local signs and the marked Horkka routes toward the lean-tos and shore. Metsähallitus lists access notes on the Horkka yhdyspolku Luontoon.fi page. The Koli & Lieksa fishing pages summarise how anglers approach Ruunaa waters and where to buy permits.

Good to know

Fishing from the river in Ruunaa typically requires a Ruunaankosket permit in addition to the national fisheries management fee for ages 18–69; see Luontoon.fi fishing information for Ruunaa and the Koli & Lieksa overview for regional context. Motor boating and anchoring are restricted on rapid sections—check current rules before you go. Dogs should stay under control near anglers, campfires, and lean-tos.

Managed by

Lieksa

Official Maintenance

GPX data from: © Metsähallitus, 2024

Trail info

Either direction along the short segment; combine with Horkka yhdyspolku for a longer out-and-back.

Route direction

Recreation Area

River

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

0.3 km

Distance

About 5–15 minutes on foot, longer if you stop at lean-tos or fish.

Est. Time

Short forest and river-bank tread: humus, roots, and possible stones beside Lieksanjoki; may be soft after rain.

Surface

Point-to-Point, Single Track

Route Type

Light Traffic

Traffic

Partial Shade

Shade

Location

63.33695°N, 30.47912°E

Parking coordinates

FinlandCountry

North KareliaRegion

LieksaCity

PankakoskiVillage

Hiking TrailsCategory

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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.

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