This large marshland area between Lieksa and Ilomantsi is a habitat for swans and cranes, and if you’re extremely lucky you might see bears. Using the pitkospuu (boardwalk) network, you can easily hike around; there are 80km of marked trails in all, including three marked nature trails (between 3km and 4.5km long), and several challenging hiking routes (mostly half-day walks).
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