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Pielinen, Koli National Park

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Pielinen is the fourth largest lake of Finland, with a drainage basin area of 12823km2 that is equally distributed between eastern Finland and Russia. The creation of the lake and its outlet is attributed to a post-glacial isostatic rebound, which resulted in uplift of the land. As is common in Finnish lakes, the water color of the lake is dark on account of the high proportion of bogs present in the catchment of the drainage basin that drains humic substances.Pielinen Lake is in the northernmost part of Karelia, which is the land of the Karelian peoples, a Northern European area of historical significance not only for Finland, but also for Russia and Sweden. Apart from the lake, several attractions on the shores of the lake are the Koli National Park known for its scenic beauty in summer and the winter sports of skiing, the whitewater rafting centre at Ruunaa Hiking Center, the active centres of Lieksa and Nurmes.

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5 days in Koli National Park BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES July, popular PREFERENCES: July ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular PACE: Medium 8 days in North Karelia BY A USER FROM SOUTH AFRICA December, outdoors, slow & easy, hidden gems PREFERENCES: December, outdoors ATTRACTION STYLE: Hidden gems PACE: Slow & easy 5 days in North Karelia BY A USER FROM RUSSIA May, outdoors, popular PREFERENCES: May, outdoors ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular PACE: Medium 27 days in Finland BY A USER FROM MEXICO July, popular PREFERENCES: July ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular PACE: Medium 7 days in Finland BY A USER FROM BELGIUM February, outdoors, relaxing, hidden gems PREFERENCES: February, outdoors, relaxing ATTRACTION STYLE: Hidden gems PACE: Medium 30 days in Finland BY A USER FROM FINLAND June, culture, outdoors, beaches, historic sites, popular PREFERENCES: June, culture, outdoors, beaches, historic sites ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular PACE: Medium 53 days in Finland BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM January, culture, outdoors, romantic, popular PREFERENCES: January, culture, outdoors, romantic ATTRACTION STYLE: Popular PACE: Medium

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Kaisa N

Helmikuussa 2017 jäätien viereen avattu retkiluistelurata. Luonnonjäällä kun on, niin hieman rosoinen. Retkiluistimet sai vuokrattua lauantaipäivänä Kolin safaritalolta. more »

In February, 2017 of the ice road opened next to the skating rink. Natural on the ice when there is, so a little jagged. Skates was leased on Saturday on the Kolin safari.

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Katalin W

Perfect place for ice fishing during the winter time. You can also gop skiing on the lake and a national road also passing through the ice when the winter is cold enough and the ice layer is thick. In... more »
911Andrey

Великолепное место. Отдыхали в коттедже на берегу этого чудесного озера с супругой и годовалым ребенком. Потрясающие финские пейзажи, чистейший воздух, отличная рыбалка. насобирали грибов и ягод. Обяз... more »

Great place. Had a rest in a cottage on the shore of this beautiful Lake with his wife and one child. The stunning Finnish landscapes, clean air, excellent fishing. brought up mushrooms and berries. Be sure to still come.

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