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Lieksa

Lieksa is a town in North Karelia district, North Karelia, Finland of about 13,703 people. Within 50 km by road there are 218 places to visit: 90 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 57 beaches & coast and 23 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Lieksan Kirkko, Pielisen Museo and Pankajärvi.

63.3167° N, 30.0167° EPop. 13,703

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Within 30 km104 places
Within 50 km218
Must-see47
Notable207
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Lieksa

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:14 pm

109 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 Lieksa
  2. Viekijärvilake · 45 min
  3. Pitkäjärvilake · 45 min
  4. Kesä-Tainiolake · 45 min
  5. Pankajärvilake · 45 min
  6. Paaterin Kirkkochurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Lieksa
Today’s loopLieksaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Lieksa?

Lieksan Kirkko (church, about 1 km), Pielisen Museo (museum, about 1 km), Pankajärvi (lake, about 13 km), Rukajärvikeskus (museum, about 1 km), Lieksan Rautatieasema (heritage site, about 1 km), Tsasouna (church, about 1 km).

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

218 places on Spotwander: 90 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 57 beaches & coast, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 churches, 16 rivers, islands & mangroves.

Which is the nearest lake to Lieksa?

Sittalampi, about 2 km by road; Pokronlampi (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Lieksa?

Kaupunginniemen Uimaranta, about 1 km by road; Lieksanjoen Uimaranta (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Lieksa?

Start in Lieksa, visit Viekijärvi, then Pitkäjärvi, then Kesä-Tainio, then Pankajärvi, then Paaterin Kirkko, and drive back — about 109 km by road in all.

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