Paanajärvi National Park

Lake Paanajärvi forms the centerpiece of this wilderness area, surrounded by dense forests, granite cliffs, and numerous smaller water bodies throughout the park.

The Russian government established Paanajärvi National Park in 1992 to protect the natural environments of northwestern Karelia and preserve its geological formations.

The park territory maintains connections with traditional Finnish and Karelian communities who practiced fishing and reindeer herding in these northern landscapes.

Visitors need to obtain permits before entering the park, and the administration provides guided tours through marked trails between June and September.

Lake Paanajärvi reaches depths of 128 meters, making it the deepest small lake in Fennoscandia, formed by ancient tectonic movements.

Inception: 1992

Website: http://paanajarvi.onego.ru

GPS coordinates: 66.28420,30.13970

Latest update: May 12, 2025 11:32