Best trails in Southern Konnevesi National Park
South Konnevesi National Park is located on the border of North Savo and Central Finland, near Rautalampi. The park consists of vast lakes and labyrinthine archipelagos. South Konnevesi has the densest osprey population in Finland, and old natural forests full of huge aspen trees.
The park has three half-huts, two lean-to shelters, and a cooking shelter. Overnight camping is allowed under everyone's rights, and pitching tents is recommended in the vicinity of the rest areas. There are also municipally maintained lean-to shelters, campfire sites, and landing sites in the vicinity of the park.
The nearest train station is in Suonenjoki, 30 km from the park. The closest bus stop is on Road 69, 7 km from the park. You can also reach the park by water, either by your own boat or by a cruise vessel operated by a partner company.
Top trails
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(35)
•Hard
•10.0 mi
•Est. 4h 22m
Southern Konnevesi National Park offers beautiful lakes and rugged mountains. Here you can travel both on the water and in the terrain.
Kolmen Vuoren Vaellus (The Three Mountains Hiking Trail) is a challenging ring route with significant elevation differences, rocks, and roots. As a reward, you can admire the magnificent views.
The route starts from the Vuori-Kajala lean-to, travels along the shores of Vuori-Kajala and Kitulampi, and from there to Keskilahti. From here, the route returns to...
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(28)
•Moderate
•3.0 mi
•Est. 1h 26m
South Konnevesi National Park offers beautiful lakes and rugged mountains. Here you can travel both on the water and in the terrain.
The Kalajan Kierros Trail is a ring route suitable for the whole family.
The route starts from the shore of Vuori-Kajala, follows along the eastern shore of Vuori-Kajala, climbs to the top of Kalajanvuori, and returns to the starting point. The first kilometer of the route from the car park is a fairly easy-to-reach gravel path suitable even for off-road...
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Easy
•1.8 mi
•Est. 46m
Etelä Konnevesi National Park offers beautiful lakes and rugged mountains. Here you can travel both by water and on land.
Loukkuvoren Lenkki goes to the top of Loukkuvori and the shoreline of Konnevesi, offering hikers wonderful scenery.
The route can be reached by bike or by water. The walk can be combined with a kayaking route that stops in...
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Easy
•0.2 mi
•Est. 4m
Etelä Konnevesi National Park offers beautiful lakes and rugged mountains. Here you can travel both by water and on land.
On the accessible route of Vuori-Kajala, you can admire the wonderful landscape even in a wheelchair with an assistant. There are differences in height in the terrain, so an assistant is recommended.
Boom key can be obtained by calling Metsähallitus customer service. There is no winter maintenance in the parking area or on the road leading to it.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in Southern Konnevesi National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Southern Konnevesi National Park is Kalajan Kierros, which has a 4.6 star rating from 28 reviews. This trail is 3.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 541 ft.
What is the longest trail in Southern Konnevesi National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Southern Konnevesi National Park is Kolmen Vuoren Vaellus. This trail is estimated to be 10.0 mi long.
How many trails are in Southern Konnevesi National Park?
There are 4 trails in Southern Konnevesi National Park. These trails have an average 4.7-star rating from 63 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Southern Konnevesi National Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Southern Konnevesi National Park has you covered. Kolmen Vuoren Vaellus boasts the most elevation gain with 1,443 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Kalajan Kierros, which will get you 541 ft of elevation gain.
Are there camping trails available in Southern Konnevesi National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 3 camping trails in Southern Konnevesi National Park and the most popular is Kalajan Kierros with an average 4.6 star rating from 28 community reviews.
Are there running trails available in Southern Konnevesi National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there is 1 running trail in Southern Konnevesi National Park which is Loukkuvuori Loop with an average star rating from 0 community reviews.
Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Southern Konnevesi National Park?
Yes, there is one trail with a scenic viewpoint in Southern Konnevesi National Park: Loukkuvuori Loop.
Are there any trails with scenic mountain peak views in Southern Konnevesi National Park?
Yes, there are 2 trails with scenic mountain peak views in Southern Konnevesi National Park, including Kalajan Kierros and Kolmen Vuoren Vaellus.