The loop lies in Lieksa in North Karelia, around Lake Saarijärvi in the Änäkäinen area—do not confuse it with trails named Saarijärvi in Central Finland. For who maintains the laavu, cooking shelter, kota, caravan area campfire, and western leg of the circuit, and for possible future changes when lakeside structures ar...
Lieksa
Official Maintenance
Walk either around the lake; the loop is a ring tied into two-way Karhunpolku traffic.
Route direction
orange paint markers and signage on the wider Karhunpolku network where this loop ties in
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Bike
Activity
Hike / Walk
Activity
3.2 km
Distance
About 45–70 minutes for the full 3.2 km loop at an easy pace with short photo or snack stops.
Est. Time
Dirt
Surface
Loop, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
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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.