Places to visit near

Kalevala

Kalevala is a town in Kalevala district, Karelia, Russia of about 5,431 people. Within 50 km by road there are 83 places to visit: 68 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 rivers, islands & mangroves and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Srednee Kuyto, Коптиярви and Ялиярви.

65.1987° N, 31.1900° EPop. 5,431

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Within 30 km58 places
Within 50 km83
Must-see19
Notable87
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Kalevala

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:54 pm

126 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Kalevala
  2. Коптиярвиlake · 45 min
  3. Chikshalake · 45 min
  4. Srednee Kuytolake · 45 min
  5. Ялиярвиlake · 45 min
  6. Верхнее Куйтоlake · 45 min
  7. Back in Kalevala
Today’s loopKalevalaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kalevala?

Srednee Kuyto (lake, about 9 km), Коптиярви (lake, about 11 km), Музей калевальских рунопевцев (museum, about 1 km), Ялиярви (lake, about 31 km), Chiksha (lake, about 12 km), Верхнее Куйто (lake, about 35 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Kalevala?

83 places on Spotwander: 68 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 rivers, islands & mangroves, 2 forts & heritage, 3 other attractions, 1 church.

Which is the nearest lake to Kalevala?

Issakkalanlampi, about 1 km by road; Ryhjänlampi (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest river spot to Kalevala?

Uhtinskij Island, about 5 km by road; Контисуари (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kalevala?

Start in Kalevala, visit Коптиярви, then Chiksha, then Srednee Kuyto, then Ялиярви, then Верхнее Куйто, and drive back — about 126 km by road in all.