Petkeljärvi National Park, National park with esker ridges in North Karelia, Finland
The six-square-kilometer park contains pine forests, clear lakes, and ridges formed during the Ice Age along Finland's eastern border region.
The park, established in 1956, features military fortifications from the Continuation War that have undergone renovation throughout the decades.
The nearby Karelian village of Möhkö maintains traditional practices and local customs, offering insights into regional heritage near the Russian border.
The Petkeljärvi Outdoor Centre provides accommodations, camping areas, and marked trails that span distances between two and six kilometers.
The park forms part of the UNESCO North-Karelian biosphere reserves and contains numerous small lakes between narrow esker formations.
Inception: 1956
Website: https://nationalparks.fi/petkeljarvinp
GPS coordinates: 62.58333,31.18333
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:12
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