Punkaharju tree species park and Karjalankallio lean-to walk
Route
Description
Puulajipuisto ja Karjalankallion laavu is a walking loop of about 5.8 km through Punkaharju’s research arboretum and lakeshore forest in Savonlinna, South Savo. For the arboretum’s tree collections and how the area fits the wider Punkaharju ridge, Visit Punkaharju’s Punkaharju tree species park page and Visit Savonl...
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Trail info
Either direction works as a loop; many people walk clockwise from Kokonharju parking toward Karjalankallio first so the lean-to break comes early.
Route direction
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility
Stroller Friendly
Accessibility
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
5.8 km
Distance
About 1.5–2 hours on foot for 5.8 km with breaks at the lean-to.
Est. Time
Forest roads and soft forest soil in the arboretum, with short duckboard-style sections on the accessible spur to Karjalankallio laavu; rocky slabs at the lakeshore viewpoint beside the lean-to.
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.
Punkaharju tree species park and Karjalankallio lean-to walk5.8 km
Route
Description
Puulajipuisto ja Karjalankallion laavu is a walking loop of about 5.8 km through Punkaharju’s research arboretum and lakeshore forest in Savonlinna, South Savo. For the arboretum’s tree collections and how the area fits the wider Punkaharju ridge, Visit Punkaharju’s Punkaharju tree species park page and Visit Savonl...
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Trail info
Location
Either direction works as a loop; many people walk clockwise from Kokonharju parking toward Karjalankallio first so the lean-to break comes early.
Route direction
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility
Stroller Friendly
Accessibility
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
5.8 km
Distance
About 1.5–2 hours on foot for 5.8 km with breaks at the lean-to.
Est. Time
Forest roads and soft forest soil in the arboretum, with short duckboard-style sections on the accessible spur to Karjalankallio laavu; rocky slabs at the lakeshore viewpoint beside the lean-to.
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.