Nature destinations
nature destinations
11 Nature Destinations of Juuka
11 Nature Destinations of Juuka
The are of Juuka is You can find plenty of extremely fascinating places from Juuka - these are the one's we recommend!
- The Archipelago of Paalasmaa - The absolute tourist destination within North Karelia, sometimes called the pearl of lake Pielinen
- The Village of Vuokko - Historical landscape located in the countryside
- The River of Vaikko - A 90 km long river that has even 40 sections of rapids for thrill seekers
- The hunting trail - An easy walking trail near to center for dogs, children and bikers
- The Foamy Swamps and the Church of Backwoods - A Breathtaking view of the rugged church that stands in the center of red swamps
- The Peak of Napakallio and the Valkealampi route - A walking trail/hiking route close by to Koli
- The Hill of Korkeavaara - The little sister of the Koli hill. A fairly easy hiking/walking trail that leads to a amazing vista of the Pielinen.
- The Nature Trail of Koppalo - A walking/hiking trail of the virgin primeval forests
- The Ridges of Juuka and the River of Keihäsjoki - A view with ridges & deadwoods along with many areas for Gold panning
- The Mined Gate - A natural ampitheater shaped over aeons by the Mother Nature
- The Demon's Churn - A canyon that was built by mystical forces, with legends surrounding it.
Book your visit to Juuka and find your inner Juukalite! You can find brochures of these routes from the municipality hall, tourist information center at the Kivikeskus and on the counters of many local businesses. Grab yours today!
Contact details
Tourist info
Our main Info center in located in the Municipal hall;
Juuan kunta
Poikolantie 1
83900 Juuka
Open: Mon - Fri, 9am - 3pm
Contact:
Ph. +358 40 104 2865 (Information point of the Municipal Hall)
Ph. +358 40 104 2000 (Switchboard)
Fax. (+358 13) 472 123
There are also Info boards at various locations around Juuka, for instance;
Teboil gas station - Opposite the Kivikylä
Pullover stops on Highway 6
Note! Kartalla - Infogis.fi/juuka also in English!