Best trails in Päijänne National Park
Päijänne National Park offers beautiful lake scenery for boaters and paddlers, as well as day hikers on foot. The embrace of Finland's second largest lake is home to a very significant and interesting site of geological value. The park has sandy beaches and unexpectedly rising rocky shores, above which the cry of the osprey echoes.
At the heart of the park is Kelvenne, one of Finland's largest and most impressive ridge islands. On the island, hikers can experience clear waters, lovely sandy beaches, lush crests, and stunning funnels. The natural environment is rich in plant species and has a diverse birdlife. The narrowest part of the island used to be used to carry a light boat across the ridge to shorten the distance.
Top trails
- 4.4 (28)·Easy·1.5 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrPäijänne National Park offers both sandy and rocky beaches and a wide range of routes for boaters, paddlers, and day hikers. The Pulkkilanharju nature trail brings the rider to the atmosphere of the lake district without getting on the water. The route starts from the rest area next to the Karisalmi Bridge and continues under the bridge to the ridge. The nature trail's signs tell about the nature and creation of the ridge. There is one steeper descent with stairs from the ridge to the...
- 5.0 (3)·Hard·12.1 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrPäijänne National Park offers both sandy and rocky beaches and a large selection of routes for boaters, kayakers, and day hikers. A hiking trail runs through Kelvenne Island from Kirkkosalmi in the south to Likolahti in the north. The path runs both on the shores and on the ridge. There are several campfire sites along the route. You can get to Kelvenne in the summer by boat cruise or boat taxi.
Visitor info
No entrance fee or pass is required.
Camping and fires are only allowed in designated areas. Camping is allowed for a maximum of two nights in one place, both ashore and in the harbours.
