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Explore outdoor activities in Eastern Finland by visiting Petkeljärvi National Park, which is about 100 km away from Joensuu. I have been visiting this place several times, and the good thing is that you have possibility every time to explore something new.
What can you do in Petkeljärvi?
It is Finland’s easternmost national park is an excellent destination for a day trip or starting point for a longer trek. Petkeljärvi’s natural scenery includes sandy esker ridges formed during the Ice Age, as well as several pristine lakes and ponds with crystal clear water. The black-throated diver (which features in the park’s emblem) breeds by these unspoilt waters, and the work of beavers can be seen in the park’s forests.
More about Petkeljärvi http://julkaisut.metsa.fi/assets/pdf/lp/Esitteet/petkeljarvieng.pdf
Generally the following activities are possible:
Explore outdoor activities in Eastern Finland by visiting Petkeljärvi National Park, which is about 100 km away from Joensuu. I have been visiting this place several times, and the good thing is that you have possibility every time to explore something new.
What can you do in Petkeljärvi?
It is Finland’s easternmost national park is an excellent destination for a day trip or starting point for a longer trek. Petkeljärvi’s natural scenery includes sandy esker ridges formed during the Ice Age, as well as several pristine lakes and ponds with crystal clear water. The black-throated diver (which features in the park’s emblem) breeds by these unspoilt waters, and the work of beavers can be seen in the park’s forests.
More about Petkeljärvi http://julkaisut.metsa.fi/assets/pdf/lp/Esitteet/petkeljarvieng.pdf
Generally the following activities are possible:
- Walking on marked trails. There is a 10 km network of marked trails criss-crossing the park.
- Go conoeing and rowing
- Go sailing or motor boating
- See the sights and scenery
- Nature information hut
- Cross-country skiing off-trails
- Fishing
- Berry and mushroom picking
- Swimming (summer time only unless you are really prepared)
There is a local expert in Petkeljärvi who can guide you through and tell more about the National Park and Ilomantsi area. I have been using services of this expert few times already and was very happy. See it http://www.eramantsi.fi/
