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National park in North Karelia region, Finland
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Koli National Park (Kolin kansallispuisto) lies in the municipalities of Joensuu, Lieksa and Kontiolahti in North Karelia, Eastern Finland, on the western shore of Lake Pielinen, and covers 3,000 hectares.
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Riding tours with Icelandic horses in the natural landscape, some with light meal included. Also beginners riding (on-site?). Also small-scale accommodation.
Accommodation, restaurant and ski resort services.
By bus
Coaches between Joensuu and Nurmes (some services continue even to Oulu and Kajaani) stop at Ahmovaara, 10 km from the park (follow Kolintie to the east).
By car
Follow the signs to Koli and you will arrive at the visitor centre of the national park.
By taxi
By boat
Koli is actually reachable by boat from the sea, through the Saimaa Canal. Mast height is restricted in Joensuu (10 or 12 m; see Boating in Finland#Saimaa lake system).
e. with information boards). There are also some roads in the park, but parking is allowed only in designated areas. Cycling is allowed on some routes.
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