Herajärvi Trail Directions and Maps
31/3/2022
Koli Nature Center Ukko is closed 1.4.–7.6.2022 due to Hiking exhibition construction. Exhibitions, guiding, conference facilities and catering services are not available during the renovations. Read more about services and hiking conditions in Koli National Park from here.
Directions
- Read more about the directions to Koli National Park and the shuttle taxi details.
- Do not hesitate to contact our customer service at the Koli Nature Centre Ukko – we will be happy to help you plan your excursion.
By car
The recommended starting and finishing points for the trail are the Visitor Centre Ukko (Ylä-Kolintie 39), Kiviniemi (Mustalahdentie 27) and the Eteläpää parking area (Eteläpääntie 113, Kontiolahti).
Maps

- Excursionmap.fi of Metsähallitus
- Koli National Park brochure (pdf, 1884 kb)
- National Land Survey of Finland map service (karttapaikka.fi)
- Koli Skiing Routes Map (mapline.fi)
Other Maps
- Koli Ruunaa Patvinsuo Petkeljärvi, water resistant outdoor map 1:25 000. Karttakeskus 2020. Map is sold for example by nature centres, Karttakeskus and well-stocked bookstores.
- Kolin retkeily- ja palvelukartta: Outdoor and service map of Koli, 1:50 000 and 1:25 000, 2011. The map is sold by Koli Nature Centre Ukko, Koli Tourist Information and Karelia Expert in Joensuu.
- Koli: geologinen retkeilykartta ja opaskirja: Koli geological hiking map and guidebook (in Finnish), 1:20 000, Geologian tutkimuskeskus 2003. The map is sold by Koli Nature Centre Ukko and the Geological Survey of Finland sales points.
- Maastokartat: Terrain maps P534 and P532, 1:50 000, Maanmittauslaitos. The map is sold by Karttakeskus, the National Land Survey of Finland and by well-stocked bookstores.
- Maastokartat: Terrain maps 4313 08, 4313 09, 4313 10, 4313 11 and 4313 12, 1:20 000, Maanmittauslaitos. The map is sold by Karttakeskus, the National Land Survey of Finland and by well-stocked bookstores.
- Retkeily GT Itä-Suomi: Outdoor GT Map Eastern Finland, 1:250 000, 2014. The maps are sold by Koli Nature Centre Ukko, Karttakeskus and well-stocked bookstores.
- Pohjois-Karjala (North Karelia Region), waterproof map, 1:25 000, Calazo Förlag 2015. Map is sold for example by Koli Nature Centre Ukko.