Orrainpolku Geological Trail
Route
Description
The Orrainpolku geological trail is a demanding day hike in Savitaipale, South Karelia, on the isthmus between Lake Kuolimo and the Saimaa waterway. The hiking route on our map is about 8.4 km as one continuous line; many published guides round a full circuit to roughly 9–10 km. For geology, wayfinding, and the o...
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Trail info
Sources describe walking either clockwise or counter-clockwise; boards at the parking area show the circuit. Retkipaikka chose clockwise on one visit without a mandated direction.
Route direction
Red paint marks on trees; additional wooden signs and map boards at the trailhead.
Route Signs
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Bike
Activity
Terrain & conditions
8.4 km
Distance
About 2.5–4 hours on foot for most hikers; allow the upper end if you explore Luotolahdenvuori, both laavut, and lakeshore sections.
Est. Time
Forest path and single track, rocky lakeshore and open rock on Luotolahdenvuori, wooden duckboards across mires, short road crossings, and occasional clearcuts with retained routing.
Surface
Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Location
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Our data was researched from Savitaipale, 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.
Orrainpolku Geological Trail8.4 km
Route
Description
The Orrainpolku geological trail is a demanding day hike in Savitaipale, South Karelia, on the isthmus between Lake Kuolimo and the Saimaa waterway. The hiking route on our map is about 8.4 km as one continuous line; many published guides round a full circuit to roughly 9–10 km. For geology, wayfinding, and the o...
Managed by
Trail info
Location
Sources describe walking either clockwise or counter-clockwise; boards at the parking area show the circuit. Retkipaikka chose clockwise on one visit without a mandated direction.
Route direction
Red paint marks on trees; additional wooden signs and map boards at the trailhead.
Route Signs
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Bike
Activity
Terrain & conditions
8.4 km
Distance
About 2.5–4 hours on foot for most hikers; allow the upper end if you explore Luotolahdenvuori, both laavut, and lakeshore sections.
Est. Time
Forest path and single track, rocky lakeshore and open rock on Luotolahdenvuori, wooden duckboards across mires, short road crossings, and occasional clearcuts with retained routing.
Surface
Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Orrainpolku Geological Trail"
Share a photo from a recent trip
Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Savitaipale, 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.