Petkeljärvi National Park

The surface of the lake is calm and reflects the trees.

The drawn emblem of Petkeljärvi national park. A loon is depicted inside the oval symbol. The text Petkeljärvi - national park in Swedish and Finnish wraps around the outer edge of the emblem.
Pine-clad esker ridges formed during the Ice Age rise over pristine blue lakes in this beautiful part of Finland's eastern borderlands, well worth a day trip or a longer stay. Don't miss the lively and picturesque old Karelian village of Möhkö near the park. The colourful history of the area during World War Two is also of interest.

Suitability: Suitable for visitors of all ages all year. The Petkeljärvi Outdoor Centre and its immediate surroundings are accessible.

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What's Currently Happening in Petkeljärvi National Park
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Before The Trip

Responsible hiking - get to know the National Park’s rules, safety tips and seasonal variations.
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Customer Service

Petkeljärvi Nature Information Hut
Tel int. + 358 41436 1790
petkeljarvicenter(a)gmail.com
Koli Nature Centre Ukko
Tel. int. +358 407732442, ukko(at)retkipaikka.fi

Directions

Arrival: By car and public transportation.
Location: In North Karelia Region in the area of Ilomantsi.
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Maps of Petkejärvi

Various maps and brochures of Petkeljärvi.
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Trails

Around 10km of marked trails (2–6.5 km), starting point of Taitajan taival Trail (31 km)
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Nature

Fragile ridges, clear lakes, deadwoods teeming with life.
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What To Do

Walk on marked trails
Canoeing
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Services

Meals, Where to Buy and Prepare
Waste Management
Toilets
Overnight Stays
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Accessibility

Some of the services are accessible to persons with an assistant or a pram.
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Partners

Various services provided by partners are available.
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History

Battle Trenches and Dug-outs
Flood Meadows as a Traditional Landscape
The 60-Year-Old History of Petkeljärvi as a National Park
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Petkeljärvi in Excursionmap.fi

Destination’s map (Excursionmap.fi).
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Weather

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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, Man and the Biosphere Programme, Pohjois-Karjalan biosfäärialue / North Karelia Biosphere Reserve.

The area is managed by Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland.