Summer in Koli Tourism Area

Hiking

The high hills of the Koli National Park and the islands of Lake Pielinen include one of the most diverse nature reserves in Finland. In addition to the majestic landscapes, the hiker encounters old forests, cliffs, marshes, streams, sandy beaches, islands and the meadows blooming in early summer. The Koli National Park and its approximately 80 kilometers of hiking trails and well-maintained fireplaces, lean-tos and lodgings all attract hikers from Finland and abroad.

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Cycling

You can plan day trips in the Koli area with the Koli cycling map. You can rent traditional bikes and electric bikes from our rental companies. You can buy a printed cycling map at Koli Tourist Information and other service points in the area. Koli is part of the 250 km Pielinen Tour, which traverses the fourth largest lake in Finland, Lake Pielinen, mainly along the peaceful sandy roads of the countryside.

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Fishing

Lake Pielinen, the fourth largest lake in Finland, is a wilderness destination and an obvious destination for fishermen. Natural strains of Pielinen include perch, pike-perch, pike, whitefish and grayling. Planted species include lake salmon, lake trout and arctic char. Another famous destination is Ruunaa, which is popular among rapids fishermen. Expert guides are available for both destinations.

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Trail running and orienteering

Koli is a great destination for orienteering and trail runners. The area is like made for exercise and recreation in nature. The diverse terrain and extensive trail network attract more and more people to the running trails. There is one track with fixed orienteering control points in the area at Loma-Koli.

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Loma-Koli Sport hall, gym & saunas

Loma-Koli Sporthall offers an indoor hall for tennis, badminton or floorball, a gym and saunas. The facility has separate showers and dressing rooms for men and women, and saunas for rent to bigger groups as well.

The gym is equipped with Star Trac equipment, free weights, and other equipment such as exercise bands, weigh ball, kettlebells, foam roller etc.

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Loma-Koli Sporthall, Hiekkaniementie 2, Loma-Koli. tel. +358 40 1372 090 / kolikeskus@remal.fi / www.kolikeskus.fi

Frisbeegolf and miniature golf

There are three courses available for frisbee golfers in Koli: Koli slopes (18 baskets),  Koli Freetime (6 baskets) and Koli village centre (5) and two in Lieksa (7 and 18 baskets).

You can play miniature golf on the Koli village centre track (12 holes) or at the Hattusaaren Rantamajat (9 holes) in Hattusaari, 16 km from the center of Koli village, surrounded by Lake Pielinen.

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Whitewater Rafting in Ruunaa

Excitement and thrill in the whitewaters of Ruunaa!

In the whitewater rapids you can experience the charm of speed and the power of running water! The rafting season begins for group bookings in May and lasts well into October. During the high summer season (mid-June to mid-August) there are daily departures on both traditional wooden boats and inflatables. The rafting trips of Ruunaan Matkailu can be taken with or without lunch. Remember to book in advance for all excursions!

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