Multi-use route in front of the Koli fells, 2,5-13 km

The route starts from Nikkilänkuja parking lot at the parking lot towards the ice of Pielinen, and the first few hundred meters it runs on a ski track along the road. After the cottages of Koli Aamuranta, the route descends onto the frozen lake, where the ski track diverges from the xc-skiing track route.

The route runs on the ice of Pielinen and curves far enough from the shore for the fells of Koli to be nicely visible to the outdoor enthusiast. The route runs to the shore at the base station of the Koli ski slopes, from where you can continue on a loop towards the islands, or return the same way.

Check the maintenance status here: https://www.infogis.fi/lieksa/?link=koli.

Parking lots on the map.

Please do not use the trail after it's maintenance has ended, the ice might not be safe anymore at that time.

Parking at the starting point of the route at Nikkilänkuja, along Aamurannantie before the cottages of Koli Aamuranta, and at the other end of the route at the parking lot of the Koli ski slopes.

Turn from Merilänrannantie to Rantatie, and the parking lot at Satama junction is at Nikkilänkuja about 100 meters to the left. Another parking lot is on Aamurannantie, before the cottages of Koli Aamuranta. It is also possible to start the route from the slopes, in which case the car can be left at the parking lot of Koli Ski.

Mountain bike with wide tires, or a fatbike.

Easy - possible without preparation.