Ruunaa Vastuuniemi circuit
Route
Description
Ruunaa Vastuuniemi circuit is about 10.4 km of marked hiking in Metsähallitus Ruunaa recreation area south of Lieksa in North Karelia. The day walk threads Lieksanjoki and Murroojärvi shores, crosses open mires on duckboards, and uses the hand-pulled cable ferry at Vastuuniemi ylitysvene to reach Vastuuniemi before ret...
Managed by
Lieksa
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Typically walked as a shore circuit via Murroojärvi and the Vastuuniemi ferry, finishing back across Siikakoski bridge toward your parking choice.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
River
River
yellow
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
10.4 km
Distance
About 3–5 hours including the ferry pull and breaks at laavut.
Est. Time
Mixed forest footpath, rocky shoreline tread, and broad-plank duckboards over mires; short gravel near Vastuuniemi landings.
Surface
Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Moderate Traffic
Traffic
Kävelystä ja elämästä – Ruunaa: Murroojärven ympäriLocation
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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.
Ruunaa Vastuuniemi circuit10.4 km
Route
Description
Ruunaa Vastuuniemi circuit is about 10.4 km of marked hiking in Metsähallitus Ruunaa recreation area south of Lieksa in North Karelia. The day walk threads Lieksanjoki and Murroojärvi shores, crosses open mires on duckboards, and uses the hand-pulled cable ferry at Vastuuniemi ylitysvene to reach Vastuuniemi before ret...
Managed by
Lieksa
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Location
Typically walked as a shore circuit via Murroojärvi and the Vastuuniemi ferry, finishing back across Siikakoski bridge toward your parking choice.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
River
River
yellow
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
10.4 km
Distance
About 3–5 hours including the ferry pull and breaks at laavut.
Est. Time
Mixed forest footpath, rocky shoreline tread, and broad-plank duckboards over mires; short gravel near Vastuuniemi landings.
Surface
Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Moderate Traffic
Traffic
Kävelystä ja elämästä – Ruunaa: Murroojärven ympäriRate & Review
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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.