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Ukko-Koli parking access path

—•Hiking Trails

0.1 km

Route

P 1

Description

Luontoon.fi – By car to Koli National Park+

Description

The trail is about 0.1 km as a short loop on Ukko-Koli in Koli National Park, in Lieksa, North Karelia. It is practical rather than scenic: it stitches the busiest visitor pocket—Koli Relax Spa, Ukko-Kolin laskettelukeskus, Kolin luontokeskus Ukko, and Pääministerin tulentekopaikka—to Koli pysäköintialue 1 and Koli pysäköintialue 2 ja 3 when you prefer a few steps on foot instead of riding the hill access lift. Metsähallitus gathers arrival and parking rules for the park on Luontoon.fi, including how drivers reach the hilltop zones. Koli.fi reminds hikers that dozens of marked lines radiate from this fell area, with exposed cliffs that deserve care in any weather. Koli Spa’s arrival notes outline the free funicular from the P1 parking plateau to the hotel forecourt and the stairway beside it that serves as a walking connection when winter conditions allow—useful background if you park on the plateau and still need a link past the buildings. Because the path is so short, most people use it as a shuttle between cars, services, and longer circuits: Huippujen Kierros begins right at the nature centre cluster, Ukko-Koli itärinne reitit threads east from the same parking neighbourhood, and Sataman polku links toward the harbour cafés and jetties. Read more on our pages for Kolin luontokeskus Ukko, the spa, the ski hill, and the Prime Minister’s campfire spot when you plan a longer day around the peaks.

Length & route

The trail is about 0.1 km as a compact loop between the Ukko-Koli service cluster and the Koli pysäköintialue 1 / Koli pysäköintialue 2 ja 3 pair. Treat it as a connector inside a crowded parking and building terrace rather than a stand-alone hike; combine it with Huippujen Kierros, Ukko-Koli itärinne reitit, Sataman polku, or other marked lines for meaningful distance.

Getting there

Drivers follow main-road signage toward Koli and climb Ylä-Kolintie onto Ukko-Koli; Metsähallitus describes the approach, parking areas, and any seasonal restrictions on Luontoon.fi. Aim for Koli pysäköintialue 1 or Koli pysäköintialue 2 ja 3 if you want the shortest walk to this connector; Koli Spa notes the funicular link between the P1 plateau and the upper terrace when you prefer not to use stairs.

Good to know

Crowding peaks on summer weekends and fine-weather holidays; plan extra time to find a space in the P1 / P2 neighbourhood. Winter maintenance and the availability of the outdoor stair route beside the funicular can differ by season—confirm on Koli Spa or Metsähallitus pages before relying on that shortcut.

Managed by

Lieksa

Official Maintenance

GPX data from: © Metsähallitus, 2024

Trail info

National Park

Area

Recreation Area

Lake

Open / Good Condition

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

0.1 km

Distance

about 5–10 minutes on foot

Est. Time

Dirt / Gravel

Surface

Loop, Single Track

Route Type

Moderate Traffic

Traffic

Location

63.09608°N, 29.80260°E

Parking coordinates

FinlandCountry

North KareliaRegion

LieksaCity

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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