Because of its easy terrain, this route is ideal for young families, groups and beginners. Although there are no hills, the trail is narrow in places. The route includes a history trail where you can observe the marks left by the region’s previous inhabitants. Ideal places for a break and a snack include the Lamminpoikanen …
This trail traverses grassy land with duckboards built over wetlands along the loop’s diameter, allowing you to halve the length of your hike. Along the route, there are two lean-tos, a hut at Kallenkari and a nature observation platform. The wetlands with their birds, plants and beautiful nature make for a memorable experience.
This nature trail traverses bogs and heathlands. It consists of forest paths that are relatively easy to navigate. Duckboards have been built across the bogs, and a short stretch of the route towards the end is covered with wood chips. A lean-to, an open fire site and a nature observation platform can be found halfway …
This route, from the Arpainen cabin to the centre of Soini traverses beautiful ridge and bog landscapes. You can stay the night in the cabin at Arpainen, which has a firewood shed, a toilet, a sauna on the riverbank, and a place for an open fire. Visitors can also pitch a tent in the area. …
Running along forest paths and road sections (gravel and tarmac), this trail from Ähtäri Zoo to the Arpainen cabin takes you across varied landscapes. Some stretches in Porrasuo and Heinä-Arpainen consist of duckboards. The first part of the trail contains three rest places along Niemisjoki within 1.5 km of each other (Nuutinkoski hut, Ohrakoski hut …
Originally connecting Korsholm in Vaasa and Hämeenlinna, this medieval gravel road meanders across the ridges of Pohjankangas. In Kauhaneva National Park, you will find an official bathing place by a clear pond. Nummijärvi Campsite offers restaurant services in summer. In the village of Kammi, you can explore a group of unique wooden buildings.
The river valley cycling route takes you through three river valleys: Karijoki, Metsäjoki and Lappväärtinjoki. Known for its potato farming, the valley is lined by South Ostrobothnia’s highest points, Pyhävuori, Susivuori and Etelävuori, and Karijoki’s highest point, Iso-Kakkori. From the tarmacked road, you can take a little detour to visit Susiluola, or Wolf Cave. The …
You can also explore the surroundings of Lappajärvi by cycling around it. This route offers diverse rural landscapes by the lakeshore. It runs along public roads in Lappajärvi, Alajärvi and Vimpeli, in parts along cycling routes. You can stop at beaches, cafés and restaurants along the route.
About 78 million years ago, a meteorite with a diameter of 1.5 kilometres hit the site of present-day Lappajärvi. The impact created Lappajärvi, Europe’s largest crater lake, with an area of 22 square kilometres. Upon impact, the crater’s edges were pushed 500–750 metres above the crater bottom, and they still rise about 100 metres above …
Piispanpolku traverses across a varied terrain, over outcrops and along forest paths and duckboards near Simpsiö Ski Resort. Parts of the route go through the Simpsiö nature reserve. The route is equipped with info boards, which provide information on the region’s history, flora and fauna. There are also several rest areas. Simpsiö Hill rises more …