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Perpula circuit

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2.5 km

Route

Description

Luontoon.fi – Linnansaari National Park+

Description

The trail is about 2.5 km on the main island of Linnansaari National Park, in the Lake Saimaa archipelago in South Savo. Rantasalmi is the mainland municipality most visitors associate with national-park access points such as Porosalmi, while boat crossings from Oravi reach the island from the north-east. Metsähallitus publishes current visitor information, seal-protection restrictions, and hiking guidance for the park on Luontoon.fi. Most of this walk sits around Perpulanluhta bay under forested Linnavuori. Retkipaikka’s guide describes a two-kilometre Linnavuori ring that starts from the Perpulanluhta tent site, climbs the hill for open views over Haukivesi toward the rest of the national park, and keeps west of the busy Sammakkoniemi visitor bay. The trail is about 2.5 km as mapped and follows that same Perpula-focused arc: you soon pass Linnavuori pienvenelaituri where small boats tie up, follow rising ground toward the summit area, then circle back toward the sheltered harbour. About one kilometre into the outing the path clusters services at Perpulanluhta: Perpulanluhta peräpoiju (2 kpl) and Perpulanluhta veneen kiinnitysrengas (2 kpl) give paddlers somewhere to tie off, Perpulanluhta tulentekopaikka sits beside the water, Perpulanluhta telttailualue offers a designated tent pitch, and Perpulanluhta kuivakäymälä and Linnavuori kuivakäymälä back up longer stays. Veneilysaimaa’s harbour note mentions a woodshed, campfire, information board, and steep rocky landings—worth bearing in mind if you step ashore from a kayak or dinghy. SaimaaHoliday Oravi, which coordinates scheduled boats from Oravi, highlights that the longer ring hikes radiating from Sammakkoniemi use orange circle marks, cross duckboard bridges that can be slippery when wet, and demand sturdy footwear on rocky climbs. Expect similar mixed forest, rooty tread, and occasional storm-gap reroutes along this shorter Linnavuori line. Jalkaisin’s post from the Linnavuori dock tells of a quick climb to the lookout bench, bedrock shelves, and light-filled herb-rich forest bands mixed with wind-throw clearings on the way toward Sammakkoniemi—useful colour even though your loop stays centred on Perpulanluhta. Connections from this corner tie into wider park adventures. Linnansaari luontopolku shares the same Linnavuori and Perpulanluhta anchors on its six-and-a-half-kilometre circuit from Sammakkoniemi, while Linnansaaren kierros and Oravi-Järvisydän Melontaa pass the moorings if you continue by canoe or kayak through Hauki waters. The nearby Linnansaaren talvivaellusreitti winter walking line also uses the Linnavuori landing when the ice allows, and paddlers linking longer circuits such as Tappuvirran kierros still treat Perpulanluhta as a service stop along the inner archipelago. Visit Savonlinna summarises boat access from Oravi and the Porosalmi–Järvisydän shore for visitors basing themselves around Savonlinna. For opening hours, fees, nature-reserve closures, and any seal-related detours, rely on the park pages linked from Luontoon.fi. SaimaaHoliday Oravi separately explains pet rules for its boats and island services.

Length & route

The trail is about 2.5 km. Retkipaikka quotes a two-kilometre Linnavuori circuit from the Perpulanluhta tent site that does not detour through Sammakkoniemi; the extra length here reflects the full mapped line that still stays inside the Perpula–Linnavuori pocket. Expect roughly a hundred metres of climb onto the rocky lookout and frequent short ups and downs on rooty tread.

Getting there

There is no road bridge to Linnansaari. Retkipaikka explains that scheduled boats run to the island from Oravi, about six kilometres across open water, and from Rantasalmi’s Porosalmi/Järvisydän side, about twelve kilometres, with bookings usually required the day before on the western route. SaimaaHoliday Oravi sells tickets online for crossings toward Sammakkoniemi from the Ruukinranta harbour side in Oravi. Visit Savonlinna rounds up those ferry options together with seal-watching-focused tourism packages that still depend on the same boat network. From Sammakkoniemi many hikers walk or paddle around to Perpulanluhta; this route assumes you start at Linnavuori pienvenelaituri after landing on the western shore. If you arrive on the route boat that drops visitors at the Linnavuori dock—as Jalkaisin describes—you skip the three-kilometre shoreline approach and step straight onto the Perpula trails. In winter the Linnansaaren talvivaellusreitti provides a marked connection toward the same landing when ice conditions permit.

Good to know

Because Linnansaari is core ringed-seal habitat, Metsähallitus may close sections of shoreline or restrict movement during sensitive periods—check Luontoon.fi service descriptions before you pack the tent. SaimaaHoliday Oravi repeats that dogs must stay leashed outdoors on island services and may ride scheduled boats free of charge but not group seal safaris that include other guests. Retkipaikka reminds visitors to carry mosquito protection in summer and to respect any posted restrictions on camping outside reserved sites.

Managed by

Rantasalmi

Official Maintenance

GPX data from: © Metsähallitus, 2024

Trail info

Walk in either direction around the Linnavuori knob; choose the way that keeps sight of Perpulanluhta when afternoon boats run late.

Route direction

National Park

Area

Archipelago

Island

Lake

The park’s longer circuits from Sammakkoniemi use orange circle paint per SaimaaHoliday Oravi; Expect similar orange markings along this short Linnavuori branch.

Route Signs

Dogs (On Leash)

Dogs

Open / Good Condition

SaimaaHoliday Oravi – Linnansaaren luontopolut ja torppa

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

2.5 km

Distance

Roughly one hour of walking plus time for photos or a snack at Perpulanluhta tulentekopaikka.

Est. Time

Duckboards / Dirt

Surface

Single Track

Route Type

Moderate Traffic

Traffic

Partial Shade

Shade

Location

62.11631°N, 28.47106°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

South SavoRegion

RantasalmiCity

Hiking TrailsCategory

Explore nearby

Tappuvirran kierros

340 m

Free

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Rantasalmi, 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.

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Route

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Linnavuori kuivakäymälä

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Outdoor Toilets

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Mooring Buoys

Perpulanluhta veneen kiinnitysrengas (2 kpl)

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Mooring Rings

Perpulanluhta tulentekopaikka

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Campfire Spots

Perpulanluhta telttailualue

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Tent CampingA popular campsite on Linnansaari

Description

Luontoon.fi – Linnansaari National Park+

Description

Length & route

Getting there

Good to know

Managed by

Rantasalmi

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Location

Walk in either direction around the Linnavuori knob; choose the way that keeps sight of Perpulanluhta when afternoon boats run late.

Route direction

National Park

Area

Archipelago

Island

Lake

The park’s longer circuits from Sammakkoniemi use orange circle paint per SaimaaHoliday Oravi; Expect similar orange markings along this short Linnavuori branch.

Route Signs

Dogs (On Leash)

Dogs

Open / Good Condition

SaimaaHoliday Oravi – Linnansaaren luontopolut ja torppa