Koli café route

You can start the café route from any café, and there are several parking areas. You can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and afternoon coffee along the way without carrying a heavy packed backpack. Koli tourism companies offer delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner in addition to coffee moments. Your job is just to hike and enjoy!

The route is mostly wide and well-maintained trail and is well marked. The route has large elevation changes, so reserve plenty of time to complete the route and take breaks in the heart of Koli's nature. 

Koli Nature Center Ukko and Koli tourism entrepreneurs warmly welcome you. 

You can find the route description on the Luontoon.fi website

• Open fires are prohibited during forest or grass fire warnings and in strong wind. 
• Be careful - do not leave fire unattended. The last to leave, make sure the fire is out.
• On rainy and wet days, boardwalks, rocks, and roots can be very slippery.
• Carry first aid supplies with you.
• General emergency number: 112 (Also download the free 112 Finland app to your phone).
• Please note that mobile phone coverage may have dead zones.
• Check Meteorological Institute warnings!

You can drive to Koli by your own car or carpool from Joensuu. Joensuu has the nearest airport to Koli, from which the drive by your own car or public transport carpool takes an hour. Joensuu also has a train station. 

You can travel to Koli by train-waterbus connection, carpool taxi, or charter services. See the options!

Parking instructions for visitors to Koli

You can find Koli route directions on the Luontoon.fi website.

It is advisable to equip yourself with good, sturdy footwear and carry a water bottle in hot weather. Also, remember to bring insect repellent.