Monastery hiking Valamo to Lintula monastery 3 nights, 4 days
Monastery to monastery hike The monastery hike connects the only two Orthodox monasteries in Finland: the monastery of Valamo and the Lintula nunnery. 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. An annual crusade procession follows the route of the monastery pilgrimage from Valamo to Lintula.
The varied Luostarivaellus route takes in the varied terrain of eastern Finland. In addition to trails, the route includes longitudinal paths and sandy roads. Halfway along the route is the neat and spacious Taivalkota, where you can enjoy a picnic lunch by the fire. There are also interesting sights along the route, such as the Taivallahti canal and the Palok hydroelectric power station. The Taivallahti Canal is listed as a nationally significant built cultural environment. The Taivallahdi Canal is part of the Heinävesi waterway, one of Finland's national landscapes. The hiking trail ends at Lintula Monastery.
Availability: 1.6.-31.8.2025
- 15.-30.5., 1.-30.9.2026 on request
Difficulty category: Medium
Distance: 20 km, 8 hours
Group size: min 4 max. 10.
For bigger groups, we can tailor-make an excursion.
Hiking package 3 night, 4 days
- Difficulty category: medium (10km hike per day)
1. Arrival day
1. Arrival date
Accommodation in Valamo Monastery.
Lunch at Valamo.
Tour of the monastery and the area.
Walking, holy paths recommended:
Valamo prayer path 3,3 km
Valamo - Cross of the Wayfarer 4 km - On request Monastery cruises from 24.6. to 16.8.2025 Tue-Sat.
Day 2
Monastery breakfast. Meeting with the guide and info about the excursion.
Hike to Lintula Monastery.
Midway 10 km home-cooking.
- Transfer back to Valamo.
- Accommodation in Valamo.
- Sauna.
- Dinner at the monastery Day 3
Breakfast at the monastery
Transfer back to your midway home. Hike to the Palok Inn via Lintula Monastery.
- Lunch at the inn.
- Transfer back to Valamo.
- Sauna
- Dinner at the monastery
Day 4
Breakfast at the monastery
Return home.
Price: From €570 per person. Incl. accommodation, breakfasts, meals: Lunch, dinners, sauna, breakfast, personal transfers, guide services.
On request and at extra cost: extra nights in the monasteries. Tranport to/from Joensuu Airport or Train Station.
Travel insurance: Travel insurance is highly recommended for overseas travel. A comprehensive plan should include coverage for trip interruption, delay and cancellation, medical expenses, emergency medical transportation, loss and damage to baggage. Travel Insurance Info
