The best running trails around North Karelia
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Last updated: September 24, 2025
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1. Koli Vertical Attack by Kaisa Mäkäräinen
23.0km
03:11
890m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Expert
11
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2. The Famous Summits of Koli
17.8km
02:19
600m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Expert
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2
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3. Juuka Ridge Trail Run
12.2km
01:17
50m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
4. Koli’s Traditional Three
3.83km
00:29
110m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
5. Murroo Lake Circuit in Ruunaa
8.76km
00:59
50m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
29
runners
6. Pitkälampi – Karttusenlampi loop from Kiviniemi
30.5km
03:50
560m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
Expert
28
runners
7. Vestinkallio loop from Opotta
6.29km
00:41
30m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
26
runners
8. Paha-Koli Hill – Ukko-Koli Hill loop from Koli
11.8km
01:35
440m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Expert
21
runners
9. Pielisjoki loop from Joensuu
5.29km
00:33
20m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
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10. Running loop from Merilänranta
6.17km
00:41
60m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Intermediate
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