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E10 Border Trail

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16.7 km

Route

Description

Visit Parikkala – Rajojen reitti (E10)+

Description

E10 Border Trail (Rajojen reitti) is about 16.7 km on our map as one point-to-point section of the European E10 long-distance hiking route. It crosses Parikkala in South Karelia between the Pöröpeikon polku trail area in the south and the Oronmylly outdoor centre in the north. The line is remote forest walking on pine heaths and in deep spruce forest, with small clear ponds along the way. For printable north and south maps plus the route brochure, start from Visit Parikkala’s Rajojen reitti E10 page. The City of Parikkala hosts the same brochure PDF and describes the orange marking system used on its hiking network. The trail lies in Parikkala. Along the first kilometres you pass Pörölammen laavu ja varaussauna, where a reservable sauna sits beside the lean-to—useful if you began from Pöröpeikon polku. After about 3.8 km you reach Suur-Varpasen laavu in quiet woodland. Mid-route the forest is varied: Visit Parikkala notes stretches of dark spruce forest, open pine heath, and younger stands. Around 12 km from the start, Soininmäen kota offers a longer break; the same junction links to winter ski loops such as Latu Soininmäen lenkki. Near the northern end, Vironperän laavu sits close to the Oronmylly sports and course centre, where Kyynärpäänjoen polku, Aate-Pekan polku, and several ski circuits also meet—Oronmylly publishes its own overview of hiking and ski routes in the yard. The route follows a very old border alignment described by Visit Parikkala: the same line once reflected the Treaty of Teusina and Treaty of Nystad boundaries and today separates Parikkala from Punkaharju and the South Finland and East Finland sides of the regional map. Birdlife is a draw: forest species are abundant and Siberian jays sometimes approach camps. Allow most of a day for the full section; footing and signposting are aimed at experienced hikers used to unlit backcountry paths.

Length & route

The trail is about 16.7 km as one continuous point-to-point section on our map, not a loop. Official brochure text often rounds the Pörönlaavu–Oronmylly section to about 16 km for the same line.

Getting there

You can join the route from either end. Visit Parikkala lists a sample starting coordinate at (61.58026, 29.27032) and explains access from Oronmylly or via Pöröpeikon polku. From the north, use the Oronmylly conference and recreation area at Oronmyllyntie 250, 59310 Särkisalmi—Oronmylly summarises trail connections from the yard. From the south, follow signage into Pöröpeikon polku and pick up the orange E10 markings toward Rajojen reitti; the City of Parikkala links the brochure PDF from its hiking and ski trail page.

Good to know

In winter, groomed ski tracks may cross or leave from the same hubs; when a track is prepared for skiing, walking on it is not allowed so skiers get a clean lane—follow the City of Parikkala ski information when mixing activities. Mountain biking is not the primary use of this hiking line; Parikkala lists other routes for summer MTB where applicable.

History

The route follows an old border alignment discussed in South Karelia’s trail copy: it reflects boundaries associated with the Treaty of Teusina and Treaty of Nystad and later doubled as an administrative line between Parikkala and Punkaharju and between South Finland and East Finland regional descriptions. This is background from Visit Parikkala’s trail text rather than a full military history.

Managed by

Parikkala

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Typically hiked south–north from Pöröpeikon polku toward Oronmylly or the reverse; either direction is practical with two car spots or a return along connecting trails.

Route direction

Orange paint around trees plus directional signposts, per City of Parikkala.

Route Signs

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

16.7 km

Distance

Roughly 5–7 hours of walking for fit hikers on the full 16.7 km section, depending on breaks.

Est. Time

Dirt

Surface

Point-to-Point, Single Track

Route Type

Light Traffic

Traffic

Location

61.53137°N, 29.26153°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

South KareliaRegion

ParikkalaCity

SärkisalmiVillage

Hiking TrailsCategory

Explore nearby

Oronmyllyn lentopallokenttä

387 m

Oronmyllyn koripallokenttä

384 m

Oronmyllyn tenniskenttä

384 m

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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 TrailsE10 Border Trail

E10 Border Trail16.7 km

Route

Pörölammen laavu ja varaussauna

0.0 km|Free

Suur-Varpasen laavu

3.8 km|Free

Soininmäen kota

11.9 km|Free

Vironperän laavu

16.4 km|Free

Description

Visit Parikkala – Rajojen reitti (E10)+

Description

Length & route

The trail is about 16.7 km as one continuous point-to-point section on our map, not a loop. Official brochure text often rounds the Pörönlaavu–Oronmylly section to about 16 km for the same line.

Getting there

Good to know

History

Managed by

Parikkala

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Location

Typically hiked south–north from Pöröpeikon polku toward Oronmylly or the reverse; either direction is practical with two car spots or a return along connecting trails.

Route direction

Orange paint around trees plus directional signposts, per City of Parikkala.

Route Signs