Riekkalansaari from Rigola: Long Circuit through Honkasalo and the Northern Sortavala View

A long Riekkalansaari Trail version for experienced trail runners begins beside Rigola. Explore the Riuttavuori direction first, then continue south towards Honkasalo and the Vahtimyaki viewing place. After returning from the southern island section, the setting changes: woodland roads, the western side and a distinct northern extension lead to an actual Sortavala viewing place and wayside cross. The course finishes back at its original beginning. Its appeal lies in combining different directions. Riuttavuori offers an early viewing pause, Vahtimyaki introduces the southern island surroundings, and the northern viewpoint adds the town-facing side of the Ladoga landscape. Long stretches of woodland, rocky paths and uneven ground roads lie between these actual stops. Waterside locations are not automatically beaches, and forest sections do not always support a steady running pace. Fords occur along the course, including the passage towards Honkasalo. Confirm their present condition: an earlier description of a shallow strait does not guarantee safe water today. Ask the organiser about the selected version, Rigola access, park restrictions and crossings. Race food, waymarking and assistance are not automatically available during an independent outing. The viewpoints deserve pauses; the full run requires substantial preparation and your own return arrangements.