A Scenic Hike: Between Valamo and Lintula

4 days 3 nights
Finland
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Difficulty
Moderate
Comfort
Midscale
Group size
4-10 tourists,
over 10 y.o.

The path between Valamo and Lintula is more than a hiking route — it is a quiet line drawn through forest, water, and history. Over four days, you follow the same trail that has connected these two monasteries for generations, walking through landscapes shaped by time, faith, and nature. 

The journey begins in Valamo Monastery, where you settle in and explore the grounds before setting out on the trail. Over the following days, you walk through varied terrain: forest paths, sandy roads, narrow trails, and open sections along waterways. The route passes the Taivallahti Canal, part of Finland’s national heritage, and continues toward Lintula Monastery, with a stop at Palok along the way. Each hiking day is balanced with warm meals, time to rest, and moments to enjoy the silence of the surroundings. The daily distance is manageable, yet rewarding, offering both physical movement and mental calm.

Accommodation is arranged at Valamo Monastery, where evenings are spent in a peaceful setting with sauna and shared meals. This journey is for those who enjoy meaningful routes, simple comfort, and the feeling of moving forward step by step — following a path that has been walked for centuries.

Please inquire about the availability of the trip in 2026.

from
$659
per tourist for 4 days
This tour is booked individually on request
Any dates between 1 Jun and 30 Sep are available. Сlick to book or contact tour provider.
Number of individuals
4-10 tourists, over 10 y.o.
Only in the Hiking Trekking Club
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Tour highlights

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A Historic Piligrim Route
Walk the ancient path connecting Finland’s only Orthodox monasteries
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Cultural Landscapes
From Valamo to Lintula, discover places still living by old rhythms
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Canal of Time
Taivallahdi Canal is part of the Heinävesi waterway, one of Finland's national landscapes

Route details

Day 1
Arrival in Valamo

Arrival takes place on the selected date, followed by accommodation at Valamo Monastery. After settling in, lunch is served at the monastery. During the day, you explore the monastery and its surroundings, with time for walking along the holy paths.

Recommended routes include the Valamo Prayer Path (3.3 km) and the Valamo–Cross of the Wayfarer route (4 km). On request, it is also possible to join monastery cruises, available from 24 June to 16 August 2025, Tuesday to Saturday.

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Day 2
Journey Toward Lintula Monastery
Day 3
Hiking via Lintula to Palok
Day 4
Departure
Difficulty
Moderate
Does not require physical training but involves moderate physical activity
Tour provider's comments

The route is 20 km long in one direction. The route includes a variety of narrow paths, with suitable transition sections along sandy roads in between.

Difficulty category: medium (10km hike per day)

Accommodation

Comfort
Midscale
Hotel
2 nights
2 nights
Valamo Monaster Hotel

Double room at Valamo MonasterHotel /shared showers and toilets. The monastery’s location and peaceful surroundings are a significant part of the experience.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

On request:

  • Single room + 30€/day.
  • Extra nights in the monasteries. 
  • Extra tranportations.

Weather during the tour

Weather conditions along the route
You will get a weather forecast for this tour’s route based on
  • the forecasts for this season
  • the statistics from previous years’ trips

Conditions

Included
  • accommodation in double-room;
  • breakfast, lunch, dinner.
  • sauna;
  • personal transfers;
  • guide services.
Extras
  • travel insurance;
  • flights;
  • extra nights in the monasteries;*
  • tranport to/from Joensuu Airport or Train Station.*. 

*by request

It's important to know

Please note

As this tour is highly dependent on the weather, there may be changes to the itinerary at short notice. Changes do not affect the nature and content of the tour.

Walking Routs - Valamo - Cross of the Wayfarer 4 km - On request Monastery cruises, please ask us for details.

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Dates and Prices

  • Any dates on request during the season
    1 Jun – 30 Sep
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