Province of Eastern Finland,
North Karelia Region
Municipality of Lieksa (www.lieksa.fi, in Finnish)
Area 32
sq.km. Established in 1987.
The area is managed by Metsähallitus.
Come and experience the white water rapids of Ruunaa
and the neighbourhood of the Russian border! Around Lieksanjoki River you find
unforgettable scenery and many activities throughout the changing seasons.
The landscape of the hiking area is ideal for hiking, cycling, cross-country
skiing and canoeing. The free-flowing white-water route of Ruunaa is suitable
for all kinds of water sports from white-water rafting to canoeing, and it can
be a unique adventure. Fishermen appreciate the waters of Ruunaa, where wild and
planted salmonoids live. The fishing area is 20 km long. In the winter, it is
also possible to drive round the rapids by snow mobile.
There are many hiking trails along the river and in the pine forests, some of
them suitable for day trips, and others for hiking trips lasting for several
days. Longer trips can be extended to Ruunaa Nature Reserve which is located on
the border of the hiking area. In the nature reserve you can hike in the
territory of the Wild Forest Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus fennicus).
Also commercial forestry may be practiced in hiking areas, but in such a
way that the recreational needs are taken into account.
Take a look at Ruunaa Hiking Area related products at the Outdoors.fi
online shop (kauppa.luontoon.fi).
