Orinoro Gorge
- One of the Seven Wonders in the Savo Region

Orinoro is a narrow gorge with vertical walls, carved by glaciers during the last Ice Age. It is approximately 100 m long, with a maximum depth of almost 20 m. There is a spring at the bottom of the gorge, and snow and ice remain there as late as June.

Demanding or unusual-looking lichen species, such as tree lungwort and Arctic kidney lichen, are also found in the area. There is a nature trail that passes two ponds and a forest lean-to, which provides a comfortable setting to have a break and roast sausages. See the trail map below (pdf-file).

Recommended outfit:
Rubber boots and long trousers; trainers suffice in the dry season.

Things to consider:
There are no safety fences on top of the Orinoro Gorge. The boulders at the bottom of the gorge make the terrain difficult for walking in places.

Directions:
From Leppävirta
drive along Heinävedentie road (road no. 534) for 15 km, then turn left into Mustinmäentie road. Continue ahead for 900 m until the school, where where the marked trail begins..

From the Varkaus–Joensuu road
turn at the crossroads with the sign “LEPPÄVIRTA 34 km” (2.3 km from the Dance Pavilion Tulenliekki towards the city of Joensuu). Then drive for 19 km along Heinävedentie road (road no. 534) before turning right into Mustinmäentie road.

Enquiries
Tourist Centre Unnukka
Kalmalahdentie
FI-79100 Leppävirta
Tel: +358 (0)17 554 2970
matkailukeskus.unnukka@pp.inet.fi

orinoro trail map (PDF)

Page updated 3.10.2007