Siikakoski rapids loop (5 km)
Route
Description
Siikakoski rapids loop (5 km) is a marked day hike in Metsähallitus’s Ruunaa recreation area on the Lieksanjoki river east of Lieksa. The trail is about 4.9 km long as shown on our map. For the authoritative trail description, fire rules, and any service updates, start from the Siikakosken lenkki trail page on Luontoon...
Managed by
Lieksa
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Signposting shows the Siikakoski rings in both directions; you can walk the loop either way.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
River
River
Yellow paint marks on trees, with pale red circle symbols on some direction posts at junctions.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
4.9 km
Distance
Allow about 1.5–2 hours on foot for roughly 5 km including duckboard sections and breaks; Visit Karelia suggests about 1 hour 50 minutes for a similar distance figure.
Est. Time
Forest path and pine heath with short rocky and rooty sections; long duckboard stretches across wetlands after Niskalahti.
Surface
Loop, Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
Location
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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.
Siikakoski rapids loop (5 km)4.9 km
Route
Description
Siikakoski rapids loop (5 km) is a marked day hike in Metsähallitus’s Ruunaa recreation area on the Lieksanjoki river east of Lieksa. The trail is about 4.9 km long as shown on our map. For the authoritative trail description, fire rules, and any service updates, start from the Siikakosken lenkki trail page on Luontoon...
Managed by
Lieksa
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Location
Signposting shows the Siikakoski rings in both directions; you can walk the loop either way.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
River
River
Yellow paint marks on trees, with pale red circle symbols on some direction posts at junctions.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
4.9 km
Distance
Allow about 1.5–2 hours on foot for roughly 5 km including duckboard sections and breaks; Visit Karelia suggests about 1 hour 50 minutes for a similar distance figure.
Est. Time
Forest path and pine heath with short rocky and rooty sections; long duckboard stretches across wetlands after Niskalahti.
Surface
Loop, Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
Rate & 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.