Fatisaari Hiking Route

The first part of the Fatisaari Hiking Route takes you across a varied terrain until you reach an expansive bog area. You can cross the bog along over kilometre-long duckboards, which offer a great opportunity to breathe in the fresh air, before taking a break in a lean-to located on top of the rugged Fatisaari …

Välivesi Trail (long)

The Välivesi trail includes stretches in woods, roads (gravel and tarmac) and duckboards. Along the route you can enjoy a break at four rest stops, and another two rest areas can be found slightly off the route. The route is suitable for hiking and mountain biking.

Välivesi Trail (short)

The Välivesi trail includes stretches in woods and roads (gravel and tarmac) and it is also suitable for hikers. About two kilometres from the starting point, the route reaches a forest trail that runs along the banks of the Niemisjoki and offers a memorable experience for hikers and cyclists alike. Along the route you can …

Geopark route in South Ostrobothnia

This cycling route traverses the region’s cultural landscapes and along its beautiful river valleys to the bogs and ridges of the drainage divide area. Starting from Kauhajoki’s bus station, the loop offers a wide range of services and visitor attractions, alongside some of the finest geological sights in the southern part of South Ostrobothnia. The …

Teeren Kieppi Route

Teeren kieppi is 2.5 km long circular route that runs along a road covered with packed crushed stone fines. In most parts, the route is three metres wide. Along the route, you can learn about the life of Tarmo the Black Grouse, play nature-themed games and look for geocaches. There is a lean-to and an …

Ilkka Trail

The Ilkka Trail runs from the border of Kurikka to the shore of Kyrkösjärvi in Seinäjoki, via Ilmajoki. You will find two lean-tos and two ski cabins along the route.

Crane Trail (Kurjen kierros)

The Crane Trail runs amidst the varied landscapes of Kurikka, Ilmajoki and Laihia, including herb-rich woodlands, outcrops and, last but not least, the vast Levaneva bogland. The route links to Levaneva Nature Reserve, where it mostly runs on duckboards.Thanks to its varied and rich flora, this pristine bog offers memorable experiences for hikers. Part of …

Hyyppä River Valley cycling route

The Hyyppä River Valley cycling route traverses a varied terrain by fields and along village and forest roads and smaller paths. The route is signposted with posts and arrows with green markings. Cycling along the route is permitted under Everyman’s Rights, granting everyone the freedom to roam the countryside. The trail is not maintained at …

Terrace round

This loop in Lauhanvuori National Park takes you to explore the region’s fascinating geological history and natural features. The viewing tower at the hilltop of Lauhanvuori offers expansive views over the surrounding forests. An ancient island, this hill is surrounded by age-old shores, boulder terraces and dunes, hiding amid woods. Along the route, you can …

Katikankierros Route

Located amidst a landscape of national value in the Hyypänjoki River Valley, the Katikankanjoni canyon consists of three ravines with steep sides carved through sandy heaths alongside streams. The trail follows the streams, climbing occasionally on top of the sand ridge created when the streams eroded the soil around it. While the trail is challenging …