Imatra, a region in South Karelia, Finland, is characterized by its unique natural features shaped by the Ice Age, including the powerful Vuoksi River and the expansive Lake Saimaa. The landscape offers a diverse terrain of forested ridges, riverbanks, and lake shores, providing varied environments for outdoor pursuits. This area is well-suited for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, and more. Its geological heritage, part of the Saimaa UNESCO Global Geopark, adds a distinct dimension to…
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4.8
(5)
111
hikers
3.93km
01:00
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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21
hikers
3.16km
00:48
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17
hikers
5.03km
01:17
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
hikers
5.39km
01:23
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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55
runners
9.11km
00:59
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14
runners
18.4km
02:04
160m
160m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

6
runners
7.60km
00:49
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
runners
7.49km
00:47
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.5
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6
riders
104km
06:24
500m
500m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
36.6km
02:18
200m
200m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

71
riders
81.6km
04:50
430m
430m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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66
riders
42.1km
02:34
250m
250m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
riders
52.4km
03:32
280m
280m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
riders
35.3km
02:07
190m
190m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
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47.1km
02:55
260m
260m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
23.6km
01:17
120m
120m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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279
riders
77.5km
03:12
520m
520m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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203
riders
33.2km
01:26
180m
180m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

58
riders
55.3km
02:32
300m
300m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

56
riders
89.9km
03:38
440m
440m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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38
riders
23.0km
01:46
140m
140m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

24
riders
20.8km
01:37
130m
130m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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14
riders
30.0km
02:28
180m
180m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

9
riders
19.6km
01:45
100m
100m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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Imatra offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features 148 routes across these sports. More than 2,600 visitors have explored the area, with routes receiving an average rating of 4.22 stars.
Imatra features 36 hiking routes. The landscape includes the Vuoksi River, Lake Saimaa, and the Salpausselkä ridges. Trails like the Lammassaari Nature Trail and Tainio Nature Trail are considered accessible. For more information, consult the Hiking around Imatra guide.
Imatra offers 59 touring cycling routes and 35 road cycling routes. Extensive paths run along Lake Saimaa's shores and the Vuoksi River. The region also hosts events like the Saimaa Cycle Tour, which includes a route of approximately 186 miles (300 km). Find more details in the Cycling around Imatra and Road Cycling Routes around Imatra guides.
Imatra has 9 mountain biking routes and 5 gravel biking routes. Facilities like the Ukonniemi pump track are available for mountain bikers. The MTB Trails around Imatra guide provides further information on routes.
Trails in Imatra showcase the Vuoksi River, the Imatrankoski rapids, and Lake Saimaa. The region is part of the Saimaa UNESCO Global Geopark, highlighting its geological heritage. Kruununpuisto Park, Finland's oldest nature park, also offers well-maintained paths and views.
Imatra offers trails suitable for various fitness levels. The Lammassaari Nature Trail and Tainio Nature Trail are considered easy and accessible. Many routes blend urban areas with nature, allowing for convenient access to outdoor pursuits.
The Imatra region has 148 routes, with an average rating of 4.22 stars from 60 ratings. Popular routes often feature highlights such as the Vuoksi River, Lake Saimaa, and viewpoints. Specific route popularity can be explored on komoot's Imatra region page.
Komoot offers several guides for Imatra, including Hiking around Imatra, Cycling around Imatra, and MTB Trails around Imatra. Guides are also available for Road Cycling, Running, and Gravel biking.
The Imatrankoski rapids are a significant natural feature on the Vuoksi River in Imatra. They are considered Finland's oldest tourist attraction. Scheduled water release shows, often accompanied by music, allow visitors to witness the powerful flow.
For general inquiries, the City of Imatra can be contacted via their official website at imatra.fi/en/. Customer service is also available by phone at +358 20 617 111.
Imatra offers 4 dedicated jogging routes. The riverbanks of the Vuoksi River provide picturesque paths suitable for jogging. More details can be found in the Running Trails around Imatra guide.

