Leipätie is the oldest road route from South Ostrobothnia’s lake district towards Pietarsaari. Along the route, you will find the 16-metre-high Ilveskivi rock and Myllykangas, which was already inhabited during the comb ceramic culture. Near Saarijärvi, you can see old foundations of Lappish huts, attesting to early habitation by Sámi people. The Reiski outcrop has …
The route to the Vanhavuori lean-to traverses easy terrain, making it suitable for hikers and cyclists alike. The round trip is 14 kilometres in length. Along the route, you can enjoy a break at the Ammeskallio lean-to and admire the vista from a viewing tower. The route’s end point by the Vanhavuori lean-to also features …
Intended for mountain bikes, the Nokiottie cycling route runs along renovated forest roads and trails. It takes you first to Kaatiala Quarry, via Sarvikkaankoski, and then to Kuortane Sports Resort, and finally to the Haarakangas lean-to and Kaarankajärvi via the old Ruona stone bridge. The route will be completed in summer 2024.
This trail runs from the centre of Soini to the summit of Vuoremaa. The fitness steps in Koskenvuori are located along the route. Because of the differences in elevation, the route is relatively challenging in parts. It is suitable for people who are physically fit and used to hiking. It takes visitors to explore the …
The accessible section of the hiking trail in Kaihiharju in Soini consists of two accessible nature trails: a fully accessible 200-metre trail and a more challenging 700-metre route, where assistance may be needed in some parts. The fully accessible route runs along duckboards to the shore of Iso Kaihijärvi, where you will find a jetty, …
The route travels between Juustoportti in Jalasjärvi and the Devil’s Nest. Pirunpesä, or the Devil’s Nest, is a fascinating ice-age formation in the rocky terrain of Isovuori in the village of Ylivalli in Jalasjärvi. The area also houses a viewing tower, Kollinluola cave, the Paimenpoika pine (named after a young shepherd who was found frozen …
This route takes you across the most spectacular farming landscapes. Some sections run through woodlands and along charming village roads. Along the route, you also get to cycle along the banks of Kyrönjoki.
Taking you across cultural landscapes of national value, this spectacular route crosses Kyrönjoki at seven points. The route takes you past about 70 cultural sites, including Ilmajoki Church and museum and the Ooppera-Areena event venue. On the first Saturday of August every year, a cycling event takes place on the route, and at the same …
Travelling from Ylistaro to Peräseinäjoki, the Seinäjoki hiking route is signposted. It does not have an actual starting or end point and you can start it at any location. In most parts, the Seinäjoki hiking route runs along the Seinänaapurit nature trail, built in 1998. It also takes you through new residential areas and old …
Located in the Kyrkösjärvi recreational area, the Oravapolku trail is designed for children of all ages. It runs in the vicinity of Kyrkösjärvi beach and the parking area, opposite Käpälikkö Nature Centre. It is accessible and can be easily navigated with a pushchair. The trail takes you on a pleasant circular route through a forest, …