Suurijärvi Lake Loop
Route
Description
The trail is about 6 km as a loop around forest-lined Suurijärvi in Savonlinna’s Pihlajaniemi recreation area in South Savo. For services at the trailhead and seasonal ideas across the wider network, start with Visit Savonlinna; Out in the Nature’s walk around the lake adds on-the-ground detail about how the marking...
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Trail info
Walkers often follow red marks on the easier opening forest leg, then blue marks toward Aholahti and Kuikankolo along the rockier shore, completing the loop back toward Tervastupa. Either direction around the lake works if you watch for the colour changes.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
Red paint on the easier opening section and blue paint on the steeper lakeshore leg toward Aholahti and Kuikankolo, with paint marks continuing around the loop.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
6 km
Distance
About 2–3 hours at a moderate pace, longer if you swim at Tervastuvan uimaranta or stop at Kollaa Laavu and Kuikankolo.
Est. Time
Mixed moist forest path, rocky and steep lakeshore tread with duckboards, and wider forest tracks on the return leg.
Surface
Loop, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
Location
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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.
Suurijärvi Lake Loop6 km
Route
Description
The trail is about 6 km as a loop around forest-lined Suurijärvi in Savonlinna’s Pihlajaniemi recreation area in South Savo. For services at the trailhead and seasonal ideas across the wider network, start with Visit Savonlinna; Out in the Nature’s walk around the lake adds on-the-ground detail about how the marking...
Managed by
Trail info
Location
Walkers often follow red marks on the easier opening forest leg, then blue marks toward Aholahti and Kuikankolo along the rockier shore, completing the loop back toward Tervastupa. Either direction around the lake works if you watch for the colour changes.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
Red paint on the easier opening section and blue paint on the steeper lakeshore leg toward Aholahti and Kuikankolo, with paint marks continuing around the loop.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
6 km
Distance
About 2–3 hours at a moderate pace, longer if you swim at Tervastuvan uimaranta or stop at Kollaa Laavu and Kuikankolo.
Est. Time
Mixed moist forest path, rocky and steep lakeshore tread with duckboards, and wider forest tracks on the return leg.
Surface
Loop, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
Rate & Review
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Answers to your questions
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.