The Simpele–Haukkavuori hiking trail is about 13.9 km as one continuous route in Rautjärvi, South Karelia. It links the Simpele area with the Haukkavuori hill landscape on the South Karelia–South Savo border. For Metsähallitus route information and map context, see the Retkeilyreitti Simpele-Haukkavuori page on Luontoo...
Point-to-point between Simpele and Haukkavuori; many people walk or cycle one way and arrange return transport, or return on the same path. Direction is flexible.
Route direction
orange on sections that follow the wider Rajojen reitti network near Haukkavuori; the separate Haukkavuoren luontopolku loop uses blue markings on its circle.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Hike / Walk
Activity
13.9 km
Distance
Typically a half-day to full day on foot for the full 13.9 km, depending on pace and time at Haukkavuoren laavu and the summit area; add extra time if you also walk Haukkavuoren luontopolku.
Est. Time
Forest paths and local roads near Simpele; steeper rock and soil on Haukkavuori with duckboard or wooden step sections on the nature trail in places.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
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Our data was researched from Rautjärvi, 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.