For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Central Finland. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful hiking routes.
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The Most Beautiful hiking routes in Central Finland
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· Leivonmäki National Park
Kirveslammen Kierros Trail, Leivonmäki National Park
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
1.9 km
1:00 h
9 m
8 m
Take a stroll along the forest paths and duckboards to reach the wooden observation tower, the only one of its kind at Leivonmäki National Park, and enjoy the view over the mires.
Hiking Route
· Central Finland
Kanavuori Nature Trail, Jyväskylä
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
2.9 km
2:00 h
145 m
144 m
Come and experience the steep cliffs, scenic viewpoints and rich nature at Kanavuori! The nature trail is easy to reach by bus or bicycle from Jyväskylä.
Hiking Route
· Leivonmäki National Park
The Accessible Harjujärvi Trail, Leivonmäki National Park
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
1.3 km
1:00 h
6 m
6 m
The accessible trail allows everyone to enjoy the lovely views by Lake Harjujärvi and breathe the fresh pine forest air. The cooking shelter makes the trip great even on a rainy day!
Hiking Route
· Salamajärvi National Park
Vaatimen kierros trail, Salamajärvi National Park, Perho
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
17.4 km
4:15 h
22 m
22 m
Popular trail with great rocks, wetlands with duckboards and several resting points.
Hiking Route
· Pyhä-Häkki Nationalpark
Pyhä-Häkki National Park, Kotajärvi Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
6.3 km
2:00 h
21 m
27 m
Wander in the best preserved old growth forests in southern Finland, spot great sundews at mires and relax by Lake Kotajärvi and its campfire site.
Hiking Route
· Central Finland
Vaarunvuoret Nature Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
4.3 km
1:30 h
23 m
22 m
Take a stroll to enjoy the wonderful scent of old pine forests growing on rocky hills at Vaarunvuoret and enjoy the stately views over Lake Päijänne, the second biggest lake in Finland.
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Kanavuori Nature Trail, Jyväskylä by Meeri
Photo: Meeri Niemi, Community
February 10, 2023
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When did you do this route? June 09, 2022
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Salamajärvi National Park, Pahapuron lenkki by Johannes
April 27, 2022
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When did you do this route? April 27, 2022
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Harjunkierros sekä Joutsniemen kärkeen by Pekka
November 07, 2021
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