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Mikkiksen Story Trail

—•Hiking Trails

13.7 km

Route

Description

City of Parikkala – Hiking routes and ski tracks+

Description

Mikkiksen Story Trail is about 13.7 km of signed hiking in the Mikkolanniemi recreation area east of Parikkala, in South Karelia. The municipality’s hiking network uses orange paint on trees and signposts; printable brochures match the outdoor recreation listings on the City of Parikkala’s pages. Visit Parikkala describes a short 3 km option and a longer circuit of roughly 12–15 km around Virtsalammen laavu, with story boards along the way on themes such as tar burning, smithies, a cup-marked stone, Pyhämäki, and the distinctive “snake spruce” by the path. For closures and PDF maps, the same Visit Parikkala page links a route map and brochure. The route begins from the Mikkolanniemi activity centre area off Mikkolanniementie. Very near the start you pass Mikkolanniemen pallokenttä and Mikkolanniemen lentopallokenttä by the address block, then almost immediately reach Tervakummun kota—about 170 m in—with a fireplace and one of the story boards on Finland’s tar regions and tar pits. Farther along, roughly 6.3 km from the start, Virtsalammen laavu offers a longer rest by the water. Between these points the terrain shifts through spruce and leafy forest, forest roads, and open views toward fields and small lakes in the Lake Ladoga Karelia landscape. In the same corridor, Mikkiksen latu follows the prepared ski line in winter and Mikkolanniemen hiihtoladut offers additional village-maintained ski options; when a track is groomed for skiing, walking on it is not allowed so skiers keep a clear lane. The long Lintuinmaan pyöräilyreitti cycling route passes nearby for riders linking wider South Karelia tours. Via Karelia describes the wider Mikkolanniemi–Uukuniemi outdoor corridor toward Uukuniemi, with Mikkiksen tarinapolku named among sights along that line. Retkipaikka published Luontopolkumies’ walk-through, which notes wet sections near Virtsalammen laavu, overgrown stretches, and nettles in summer—rubber boots and long trousers are practical on the longer round.

Length & route

The trail is about 13.7 km on our map. Official brochure text describes a 3 km option and a longer 12–15 km circuit around Virtsalammen laavu; the GPX line reflects the longer hiking variant.

Getting there

From highway 6 toward Uukuniemi, take road 4021; after about 2 km turn right onto Sorokulmantie (sign: Mikkolanniemi), then follow signs toward Niukkala and the Mikkolanniemi activity centre. Visit Parikkala publishes coordinates for the trail start at 61.68230, 29.79527 and links printable map PDFs. Parking is at the large sand yard by the centre on Mikkolanniementie 30, 59530 Mikkolanniemi—the same address block as the sports fields beside the route.

Good to know

Visit Parikkala notes sauna and overnight possibilities at the Mikkolanniemi activity centre for visitors combining the trail with a longer stay. In winter, use groomed ski routes only for skiing; follow Parikkala’s ski track information when planning. A community-built Riihilaavu lean-to beside an old riihi appears in field reports near the long route but is not named on the municipal brochure—worth confirming on site.

Managed by

Parikkala

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Orange paint on trees and signposts, per City of Parikkala and field reports.

Route Signs

City of Parikkala – Hiking routes and ski tracks+

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

13.7 km

Distance

About 3–4 hours for the full longer option at a steady walking pace.

Est. Time

Dirt / Gravel

Surface

Light Traffic

Traffic

Retkipaikka – Luontopolkumies: Mikkiksen tarinapolku

Location

61.68652°N, 29.78930°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

South KareliaRegion

ParikkalaCity

MikkolanniemiVillage

Hiking TrailsCategory

Explore nearby

Lintuinmaa cycling route

309 m

Free

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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.

Finland South Karelia Parikkala Hiking TrailsMikkiksen Story Trail

Mikkiksen Story Trail13.7 km

Route

Mikkolanniemen pallokenttä

0.1 km|Free

School Ball Fields

Mikkolanniemen lentopallokenttä

0.1 km|Free

Volleyball Courts

Tervakummun kota

0.2 km|Free

Virtsalammen laavu

6.3 km|Free

Description

City of Parikkala – Hiking routes and ski tracks+

Description

Length & route

The trail is about 13.7 km on our map. Official brochure text describes a 3 km option and a longer 12–15 km circuit around Virtsalammen laavu; the GPX line reflects the longer hiking variant.