Thematic Trail
|Lieksa
Pielispolku and Braheanpolku are beautiful and easy-to-walk trails located in the Lieksa harbor area on the shores of Pielinen.
Pielispolku is a gravel path equipped with duckboards located in the heart of the city on the beautiful shores of Pielinen. The route is approx. 850 meters long. Along the trail, there is a bird-watching platform and resting benches.
Braheanpolku is an accessible nature trail built in the landscapes of Varasoja in Lieksa. The nature trail starts from the Evangelical Lutheran church parking lot and ends at the bicycle path. The path is mostly a sturdy plank bridge construction with edges or railings. The last part is leveled crushed stone. The trail is approx. 350 meters and can be used by wheelchair, walker, or pushing a stroller. There are two resting places along the trail. The path is made within touching distance of trees. The species on the route include silver fir, common spruce, larch, and birch. The pits visible in the terrain are storage pits from the old Varasoja water route.
You can walk these trails separately or as a loop starting from either the harbor or the church parking lot.
Free parking.
From main road 73, follow signs for Church and Quay.
The trails can be walked with normal shoes and regular clothing. No special equipment is needed.
In the harbor area, there is the Lieksa harbor grill hut, where you can get grilled products, ice cream, and refreshments.
In addition, there is the harbor grill kota which operates by reservation. The kota is locked and reservations are made through the Lieksa city customer service point, where you can get the key for the kota while using it. Using the kota is free of charge.