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Imatra Spa nature trail

—•Hiking Trails

4.6 km

Route

Description

City of Imatra – Kylpylän luontopolku+

Description

The Imatra Spa nature trail is about 4.6 km on Lake Saimaa in Imatra, South Karelia. It works well as a half-day, family-friendly nature walk with numbered learning posts. Imatra.fi publishes the official Kylpylän luontopolku page, downloadable PDF brochure, and practical field details. The walk begins from the Imatra Spa Resort grounds in Ukonniemi —the resort highlights hiking routes that start at the spa door—and a 2016 shoreline walk-through on Näitä polkuja tallaan adds detail along the sandy bays. GoSaimaa lists Imatra Spa among Lake Saimaa holiday bases if you are planning a longer regional stay. From Imatra Spa (Imatran Kylpylä) and the sport venues on Purjekuja, the path heads northeast toward Malonsalmi and partly returns along the same line. About 2.3 km from the start you reach Lempukan uimaranta on Saimaa—useful for a swim break on warm days—before the line continues toward Malonsaari. Near the northern end, Malonsaaren nuotiopaikka offers a campfire pause before you head back; firewood rules follow local signs. Ukonlinna sits just off the western shore near the spa and Lammassaari—handy if you are combining this walk with shorter shore loops. Imatra maintains 31 numbered checkpoints about natural phenomena, plants, and wildlife; allow unhurried time at boards between posts. Trail character is forest and lakeshore with occasional rock underfoot—sturdy shoes are a good idea. The route is marked with signboards and white paint blazes. Spring and early summer are especially green and birdy; autumn is quieter with good colour. The city describes a shorter option by skipping from post 14 directly to post 24 for roughly 3 km; the full line on our map is about 4.6 km, so treat the shortcut as an optional branch when you want a lighter outing. Nearby on foot or by bike from the same headland area you can link to Kylpylän rantaraitti by the spa, the longer Lammassaaren luontopolku loop on Lammassaari, the regional hiking link Retkeilyreitti Hinkanranta-Imatran kylpylä (E10) Lpr-osuus, winter ski connectors, and the short Malonsaaren polku spur toward Malonsaari itself.

Length & route

The trail is about 4.6 km as one outing on our map, heading from Imatra Spa toward Malonsalmi and partly retracing the same corridor. The City of Imatra describes roughly 4 km with 31 numbered posts and an optional shortcut between posts 14 and 24 for about 3 km. Terrain mixes forest track and lakeshore with rocky, uneven steps in places. Allow about 1.5–2.5 hours if you use the posts; the city reminds walkers not to rush.

Getting there

The signed start is in the Imatra Spa grounds in Ukonniemi, Purjekuja 2, Imatra—next to the spa building and the sports facilities routed in our timeline. Reception at Imatra Spa has previously handed out printed trail brochures, and Imatra.fi links the PDF map as well. If you arrive by car, use the spa resort parking on site unless signs say otherwise.

Good to know

Imatra.fi lists Kylpylän luontopolku in a wider nature routes hub with QR-assisted materials on some routes; double-check current post numbering on the ground if signage changes. Imatra Spa Resort sales can be reached at +358 300 870 502 or myynti@imatrankylpyla.fi for resort access questions. Outdoor Active hosts digital listings for related Imatra trails, but rely on Imatra.fi for authoritative trail text.

Managed by

Imatra

Official Maintenance

020 617 111

Trail info

northeast from Imatra Spa toward Malonsalmi, partially returning along the same segment

Route direction

Recreation Area

Lake

white paint blazes with signboards

Route Signs

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

4.6 km

Distance

about 1.5–2.5 hours

Est. Time

Dirt / Sand

Surface

Single Track

Route Type

Light Traffic

Traffic

Partial Shade

Shade

Location

61.21159°N, 28.72492°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

South KareliaRegion

ImatraCity

UkonniemiVillage

Hiking TrailsCategory

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Imatra, 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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