Surkanpuro–Olkkonen trail
Route
Description
For national park rules, trail descriptions, and service pages covering Patvinsuo, Metsähallitus publishes the main hiking and outdoor recreation material on Luontoon.fi. The trail lies in Lieksa in North Karelia, on Patvinsuo National Park ground at the Suomu–Surkanpuro service end of the park. The Surkanpuro–Olkk...
Managed by
Lieksa
Official Maintenance
Trail info
either direction between Surkanpuro parking and the inland junctions; many bloggers describe circular tours from Surkanpuro that pick a direction around Olkkosensaari.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Orange and yellow paint markings (oranssikeltaiset maalimerkit) are described on walks starting from Surkanpuro toward Olkkosensaari bog circuits.
Route Signs
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
1.7 km
Distance
Roughly 25–40 minutes one way at a normal walking pace on this short link, before any longer loop you add.
Est. Time
Dirt
Surface
Point-to-Point
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
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.
Surkanpuro–Olkkonen trail1.7 km
Route
Description
For national park rules, trail descriptions, and service pages covering Patvinsuo, Metsähallitus publishes the main hiking and outdoor recreation material on Luontoon.fi. The trail lies in Lieksa in North Karelia, on Patvinsuo National Park ground at the Suomu–Surkanpuro service end of the park. The Surkanpuro–Olkk...
Managed by
Lieksa
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Location
either direction between Surkanpuro parking and the inland junctions; many bloggers describe circular tours from Surkanpuro that pick a direction around Olkkosensaari.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Orange and yellow paint markings (oranssikeltaiset maalimerkit) are described on walks starting from Surkanpuro toward Olkkosensaari bog circuits.
Route Signs
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
1.7 km
Distance
Roughly 25–40 minutes one way at a normal walking pace on this short link, before any longer loop you add.
Est. Time
Dirt
Surface
Point-to-Point
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Surkanpuro–Olkkonen trail"
Share a photo from a recent trip
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.