Alajoki hiking trail
Route
Description
The Alajoki hiking trail is about 3.8 km of riverside walking in the Vainikkala–Rikkilä countryside near Lappeenranta, in South Karelia’s border lake district, following the small Alajoki stream through mixed forest. Myötävirtaan association built and maintains the signed section and publishes maps, photos and a printa...
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Trail info
Myötävirtaan describes the signed section from Vainikkala (Korpelantie) toward Rikkilä (Kiekan); you can walk it in either direction.
Route direction
River
River
blue posts and tree markings
Route Signs
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
3.8 km
Distance
about 1–1.5 hours on foot for the full 3.8 km line at an easy pace with breaks
Est. Time
Dirt
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
2013 (table–bench at Kiekan taukopaikka)
Renovation years
Location
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Our data was researched from Lappeenranta, 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.
Alajoki hiking trail3.8 km
Route
Description
The Alajoki hiking trail is about 3.8 km of riverside walking in the Vainikkala–Rikkilä countryside near Lappeenranta, in South Karelia’s border lake district, following the small Alajoki stream through mixed forest. Myötävirtaan association built and maintains the signed section and publishes maps, photos and a printa...
Managed by
Trail info
Location
Myötävirtaan describes the signed section from Vainikkala (Korpelantie) toward Rikkilä (Kiekan); you can walk it in either direction.
Route direction
River
River
blue posts and tree markings
Route Signs
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
3.8 km
Distance
about 1–1.5 hours on foot for the full 3.8 km line at an easy pace with breaks
Est. Time
Dirt
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
2013 (table–bench at Kiekan taukopaikka)
Renovation years
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Alajoki hiking trail"
Share a photo from a recent trip
Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Lappeenranta, 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.