The Top 6 Natural Monuments around North Karelia
North Karelia’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 6
beautiful natural monuments around North Karelia. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments around North Karelia. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 19, 2025
Akka-Koli Summit
Highlight • Summit
The view of the seemingly endless forests is not quite as spectacular as the view in the opposite direction across the lake, but it is still rewarding.
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Pieni-Koli Boulder, Koli National Park
Highlight • Natural Monument
Up here there are huge boulders in the forest, including the Echo Rock. You can find out more about it and how to get an echo from it on an information board.
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Petkeljärvi National Park Boardwalk and Lake View
Highlight • Trail
The idyllic Petkeljärvi National Park is located in Ilomantsi – the most eastern community of Finland, close to the Russian border. You will find some lovely trails that take you …
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The Devil's Cavern
Highlight • Cave
The cavern is a 33-meter-long, Z-shaped fissure cave shrouded in mystery, is a natural marvel. A multi-step trail leads down to the cave from a roadside parking area. Explore at …
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Uhrihalkeama
Highlight • Natural Monument
An ancient sacrificial site, is a story telling place protected by the Antiquities Act. There is a crack in middle of the rock that has been filled with coins thrown …
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Conquering the peak
Highlight (Segment) • Summit
Embark on this ascent to reach the summit of Koli and be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Pielinen. The climb follows a smooth asphalt road. Once you've conquered …
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