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Korkeasärkän trail in Petkeljärvi National Park
The Korkeasärkän trail is a dead-end trail that lives up to its name. The trail is partly rocky, the ridge narrow and the edges steep – in other words: a thrilling ridge trail between two bodies of water.
Description
The official route starts from the junction between Kokkolahde and Savulampi, at the turn of Kuikan Kierros and Harjupolku. From here to the cape tip is 2 km and the same distance back. If you plan to take only Korkeasärkänpolku without connecting it to Kuikan Kierros or Harjupolku, the one-way distance increases by about 900 meters when starting from Petkeljärvi hiking center. The total distance in this case is 5.4 km.
Safety
- Map and/or GPX track on device
- Weather-appropriate clothing and equipment
- Sufficient drinks and snacks
Location & Parking
The route starts next to Petkeljärvi Center. Address Petkeljärventie 61, Ilomantsi.
No public transport.
Petkeljärventie 61, Ilomantsi.Directions
About 150 m north from Petkeljärvi Center along the asphalt road. The route start signs are on the left side of the path. Walk the first 600 m along Kuikan Kierros, after which the out-and-back trail to Korkeasärkä turns left. You can go as far as you want on the narrow cape and return the same way back to Petkeljärvi Center.
Tools and equipment
- Shoes suitable for rocky trails
Additional information
Easy - possible without preparation.
Starting point
About 150 m north from Petkeljärvi Center
Destination
About 150 m north from Petkeljärvi Center
Difficulty level
Medium
Length
5.1km
Estimated time
01:30h
Ascent meters
26m
Descent meters
21m
Highest point
162m
Lowest point
144m
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Updated: 19.03.2026