Kalliojärvi route (Joensuu)

The Kalliojärvi route circles Kalliojärvi located in a gorge landscape. On the trail, you see majestic rocky cliffs, pine-dominated areas, swamp terrain, and spruce forests. The trail is marked with blue signs. At 300 meters from the parking area, the route forks. Choosing the right fork means circling the route counterclockwise, with a break at the lean-to shelter conveniently located towards the end of the hike. 

One-third of the route passes through a nature reserve. On the northern edge of Kalliojärvi, the trail ascends gently while going counterclockwise until the cliffs at the lean-to rise tens of meters high. At the steepest spots, wire railings protect hikers, but special caution is advised when hiking with small children.

The route is not maintained in winter, but a person walking to the lean-to on snowshoes on a winter evening may be rewarded with an owl's call.

• Be especially careful when with small children. The route has high cliffs from which one could fall into the lake. 
• In rainy weather, the boardwalk, rocks, stones, and roots are slippery. 
• The boardwalks are partly old, which should be taken into account when walking on them.
• A small first aid kit is recommended
• Download the 112 emergency app on your smartphone

From Joensuu, take Ilomantsintie about 11 km, then right towards Särkivaarantie. Särkivaarantie about 10 km, then left on Suorannantie 3 km, then left on Kalliojärventie 2 km.
Starting point address: Kalliojärventie 147, Joensuu.

No public transport to the route's starting point.

Parking at Kalliojärventie 147, Joensuu. Limited parking spaces available at the roadside parking lot.

Start from Kalliojärventie and head southwest along the route. At about 300 m, the circular loop of the route begins. The recommendation is to go counterclockwise, so turn right at the junction. The route runs continuously less than 100 m from the shore of Suuri Kalliojärvi. At about 2.5 km, there is a lean-to shelter. 

• Appropriate clothing and equipment
• Sufficient drinks and snacks