Aate-Pekan Trail
Route
Description
Aate-Pekan Trail is about 2.6 km of walking through esker forest, small lakes and a stream crossing near the Oronmylly activity centre in Särkisalmi, Parikkala, in South Karelia. The route is a popular short hike in the same outdoor cluster as longer Parikkala trails. For current access, maps and birdlife notes, start...
Managed by
Trail info
Walk the marked circuit in the direction shown by arrows; a 2020 trip account describes short road walking from the yard before entering forest.
Route direction
Visit Parikkala does not spell out blaze colours on the birding page. Parikkala’s general hiking pages describe orange-painted blazes and signposts on municipal routes. A detailed 2020 walk report describes blue paint marks and arrows for this trail.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
2.6 km
Distance
About one to one and a half hours is typical for the full walk with breaks.
Est. Time
Forest path and soft needle litter on eskers, duckboards over wetlands, short road link near the start, and wooden bridge and stairs at the stream crossing.
Surface
Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
2025
Renovation years
Location
Explore nearby
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Aate-Pekan Trail"
Share a photo from a recent trip
Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Parikkala, 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.
Aate-Pekan Trail2.6 km
Route
Description
Aate-Pekan Trail is about 2.6 km of walking through esker forest, small lakes and a stream crossing near the Oronmylly activity centre in Särkisalmi, Parikkala, in South Karelia. The route is a popular short hike in the same outdoor cluster as longer Parikkala trails. For current access, maps and birdlife notes, start...
Managed by
Trail info
Location
Walk the marked circuit in the direction shown by arrows; a 2020 trip account describes short road walking from the yard before entering forest.
Route direction
Visit Parikkala does not spell out blaze colours on the birding page. Parikkala’s general hiking pages describe orange-painted blazes and signposts on municipal routes. A detailed 2020 walk report describes blue paint marks and arrows for this trail.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
2.6 km
Distance
About one to one and a half hours is typical for the full walk with breaks.
Est. Time
Forest path and soft needle litter on eskers, duckboards over wetlands, short road link near the start, and wooden bridge and stairs at the stream crossing.
Surface
Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
2025
Renovation years
Explore nearby
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Aate-Pekan Trail"
Share a photo from a recent trip
Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Parikkala, 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.