The trail is about 5.2 km. It is a linear hiking connection in Savonlinna’s Pihlajaniemi recreation area in South Savo, running between the Tervastupa outdoor hub on Lake Saimaa and the Aholahti sports cluster at the north end. Metsähallitus lists this route on Luontoon.fi; use that page together with Visit Savonlin...
Typically walked from Tervastupa toward Aholahti or the reverse; either direction is possible along the linear path.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
The wider Suurijärvi circuit uses both red and blue paint marks on different legs; walkers report blue marks on the rockier shore section toward Aholahti and Kuikankolo after an easier red-marked start.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Hike / Walk
Activity
5.2 km
Distance
About 1.5–2.5 hours at a moderate pace, longer if you stop at Kollaa Laavu or Kuikankolo.
Est. Time
Mixed forest path with rooty and moist sections near Tervastupa; rockier, steeper lakeshore tread with duckboards on the Suurijärvi side in the independent description.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
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Our data was researched from Savonlinna, 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.