For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Kymenlaakso. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful hiking routes.
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The 10 Most Beautiful hiking routes in Kymenlaakso

Hiking Route
· Kymenlaakso
Salpa Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
51.5 km
72:00 h
162 m
146 m
The Salpa Trail offers an excellent natural setting for outdoor exercise and refreshment. The Salpa Trail familiarises hikers with both the Salpa Line and the wonderful nature and cultural environment of South-East Finland.

City Walking
· Kotka
Park Tour in Kotka
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
8.1 km
2:00 h
17 m
17 m
Kotka is called the city of parks in Finland, and for good reason. Kotka has been determined in investing in its parks and they have become one of the city’s unique attractions. In the parks you can sniff the air, admire and listen to your surroundings, exercise, or sit down to take a break at Finland’s largest picnic table. Kotka’s magnificent and award-winning parks offer opportunities for a wide range of experiences.

Nature Trail
· Hamina
Horessootin nature trail, Hamina
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
3.3 km
1:00 h
13 m
9 m
The Horessoot nature trail presents the area's nature and history.

Nature Trail
· Lappeenranta
Salpa Line sights in Hostikka, Lappeenranta
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
8.1 km
3:00 h
28 m
37 m
Salpa Line (Salpalinja) is a monument of Finland’s independence in Hostikka, in southern Lappeenranta. From there, you can set off for the Salpapolku Trail running to Miehikkälä and Virolahti.

Nature Trail
· Virolahti
Tuntemattoman Polku
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
4.9 km
2:30 h
17 m
20 m
Nauti Suomalaisesta luonnosta Tuntemattoman sotilaan kuuluisien sitaattien saattelemana.

Hiking Route
· Virolahti
Vahtivuoren kierros
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
3.3 km
2:00 h
20 m
20 m
Puoleksi sotahistoriaa Salpalinjan merkeissä ja puoleksi hienoja luontokohteita Etelä-Suomalaisittain.

City Walking
· Finland
Merirosvo ja Ihmemummo veistosseikkailu, Kotka
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
2.6 km
0:40 h
7 m
20 m
Merirosvokapteeni Kaarlo Koukku seilasi Musta Rommi -laivallaan Karibianmereltä Kotkaan. Kun maata oli näkyvissä, otettiin aarrekartta avuksi, mutta laiva karahti karille. Tästä alkaa Kaarlo Koukun ja ihmemummon veistosseikkailu.

Hiking Route
· Finland
Portimo trails - Viitavuoren - Oravakorven trail, Hamina
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
6.4 km
2:00 h
48 m
18 m
The Viitavuoren- Oravakorven route is located in Kitula, Hamina, and is varied in terrain and nature. The highlight of the route is the surroundings of the Viitavuori cave with its magnificent scene.

City Walking
· Kotka
Kävelykierros Pertsa ja Kilun Kotkassa
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
9.8 km
3:00 h
7 m
12 m
Kotkalaiset pojat, Pertsa ja Kilu seikkailevat Taavi Vartian saman nimisessä elokuvassa. Elokuva on Kuvattu Kotkassa ja tällä kierroksella pääset tutustumaan kuvauspaikkojen ohella myös elokuvan tekemiseen vaikuttaviin asioihin. Reitin oppaana toimii elokuvan apulaisohjaaja Joona Mielonen, joka itse esitti Pertsaa vuonna 2001 tehdyssä televisiotaltioinnissa.

Hiking Route
· Virolahti
Erämaan Polku
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
4.2 km
2:00 h
22 m
23 m
Lähde Lotta Lunkreenin matkassa kulkemaan entisen Erämaan työmaakylän halki.
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Ketunlenkki trail, Repovesi National Park by Krisu
January 31, 2023
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When did you do this route? August 27, 2022
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Santalahti Nature Trail, Kotka by Mark
March 29, 2022
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Community
Great walk in the winter, you can also venture out into the frozen sea
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Huhdasjärven Kyläkierros by Henri
January 31, 2019
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Community
When did you do this route? January 31, 2019
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