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Sulkava

Sulkava is a town in South Karelia district, South Karelia, Finland of about 3,212 people. Within 50 km by road there are 162 places to visit: 74 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 rivers, islands & mangroves and 8 churches. The must-see places are Sulkava Church, Pihlajavesi and Kolkonjärvi.

61.7869° N, 28.3730° EPop. 3,212

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Within 30 km51 places
Within 50 km162
Must-see67
Notable165
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Sulkava

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:42 pm

118 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 Sulkava
  2. Mustasaloriver spot · 1 hrs
  3. Pihlajavesilake · 45 min
  4. Pisamalahti Hill Fortfort · 1.5 hrs
  5. Kuhajärvilake · 45 min
  6. Kolkonjärvilake · 45 min
  7. Back in Sulkava
Today’s loopSulkavaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Sulkava?

Sulkava Church (church, about 1 km), Sulkavan Kirkon Kellotapuli (attraction, about 1 km), Pistolekorsien Hautakammio (heritage site, about 1 km), Myllylampi (lake, about 3 km), Pihlajavesi (lake, about 25 km), Pisamalahti Hill Fort (fort, about 6 km).

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

162 places on Spotwander: 74 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 37 rivers, islands & mangroves, 8 churches, 10 forts & heritage, 11 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest lake to Sulkava?

Myllylampi, about 3 km by road; Kuhajärvi (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest river spot to Sulkava?

Mustasalo, about 7 km by road; Iisalo (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Sulkava?

Start in Sulkava, visit Mustasalo, then Pihlajavesi, then Pisamalahti Hill Fort, then Kuhajärvi, then Kolkonjärvi, and drive back — about 118 km by road in all.