Best trails in Liesjärvi National Park
Liesijärvi National Park is located on the southern border of Kanta-Häme, between Karkkila and Forssa. The park has beautiful forest and lake landscapes, and the Korteniemi heritage farm offers a glimpse of life in the old days.
The park has over 100-year-old forests, almost 50 kilometers of shoreline, marshland, and ridges. In the vicinity of the Korteniemi heritage farm, in particular, there is a wide variety of meadow and field flowers, and the forests are rich in birdlife and flying squirrels. Some of the park's forests are maintained with controlled burns, and the heritage environment is maintained by grazing and reaping.
There are five campfire sites in the Liesijärvi area and a reservable, accessible cooking shelter at Tittilammi. Camping is permitted in the immediate vicinity of the Savilahti camping area, the Peukalolampi lean-to shelter, and the Kaksvetinen Lapp hut. The park has two rental cabins.
There are bus stops along Highway 2, each a few kilometers from the park.
Top trails
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•Moderate
•3.0 mi
•Est. 1h 19m
Liesjärvi National Park offers visitors a variety of sights: lake landscapes, forests, a traditional farm, rich birds, and the unique Kyynärharju.
The Pohjantika tour starts from the Korteniemi traditional farm and runs along the shore of Lake Liesjärvi to Pitkäkärvi. Here the path crosses a meadow with sheep fences.
The route is marked with blue diamonds. Part of the route has duckboards. There is no winter maintenance on the route.
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(8)
•Moderate
•3.4 mi
•Est. 1h 16m
The Häme Ilvesreitti is a hiking trail more than 200 kilometers long in the southern part of the Häme Lake Uplands in Loppi, Tammela, Riihimäki and Hämeenlinna.
This section goes in Liesjärvi National Park, from Hyypiö to Korteniemi's traditional farm. Hyypiö has a rental hut, a sauna, and a smoke sauna. The path runs along Kyynäränharju, along which wonderful lake views open up.
The route is marked with yellow signs and lynx symbols. Liesijärvi has several places where movement and...
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(5)
•Easy
•1.8 mi
•Est. 48m
Liesjärvi National Park offers visitors a variety of sights: lake landscapes, forests, a traditional farm, rich birdlife, and the unique Kyyväränharju Ridge.
The Hyypiö path starts at the northern end of Kyynäränharju, rises to Hyypiönkallio, and passes back to the starting point via the Siltalahti boat wharf.
The route is marked with orange diamonds. Part of the route has duckboards. There is no winter maintenance on the route.
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(7)
•Moderate
•10.1 mi
•Est. 4h 10m
The Häme Ilvesreitti is a hiking trail more than 200 kilometers long in the southern part of the Häme Lake Uplands in Loppi, Tammela, Riihimäki and Hämeenlinna.
This loop runs around the northern part of the Liesjärvi National Park. Along the way, you will find the Kaksvetinen Lapphut, the Siltalahti campfire site, and the Peukaloinen lean-to shelter and rental hut.
The route is marked with yellow signs and lynx symbols. There are several places in Liesijärvi where movement and landing are...
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(5)
•Easy
•1.5 mi
•Est. 37m
The Häme Ilvesreitti is a hiking trail more than 200 kilometers long in the southern part of the Häme Lake Uplands in Loppi, Tammela, Riihimäki, and Hämeenlinna.
This section runs in Liesjärvi National Park, from Hyypilö to the Savilahti camping area. At the Hyypiö end is a rental hut, a sauna, and a smoke sauna. The path runs along the Kyynäränharju Ridge, which offers magnificent lake views. There is a camping area in Savilahti.
The route is marked with yellow signs and lynx symbols....
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(4)
•Easy
•2.5 mi
•Est. 1h 1m
Lakes and scenic forests dominate the northern part of Liesjärvi National Park. You can easily spend half a day or longer on the Peukaloisenpolku Trail – possibly even overnight- enjoying the landscape. The trail is one of the longest accessible trails in Southern Finland. At the end of the year 2020, the route was almost ready. The path is demanding - as it features a few points with inclinations, so assistance is needed for visitors using wheelchairs or strollers.
The trail begins at the...
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(3)
•Easy
•2.0 mi
•Est. 49m
Liesjärvi National Park offers visitors a variety of sights: lake landscapes, forests, a traditional farm, rich birds, and a unique Elbow Ridge.
The Punatulkku loop starts from the heritage farm of Korteniemi and first travels the same distance as the Ilvesreitti. The tour diverges to the west and passes through a pine isthmus into the marshy area—finally, the route returns along the shores of Lake Liesjärvi back to Korteniemi.
The route is marked with red diamonds. Part of the route has...
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(1)
•Easy
•1.2 mi
•Est. 29m
Liesjärvi National Park offers visitors a variety of sights: lake landscapes, forests, a traditional farm, rich birdlife, a unique Kyynärharju.
The Ahonnoka nature trail runs through an old mossy evergreen forest. Along the route there are signs telling about the mysterious little inhabitants in the forest.
The route is marked with yellow diamonds. There is no winter maintenance on the route.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in Liesjärvi National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Liesjärvi National Park is Pohjantikan Kierros, which has a 4.4 star rating from 24 reviews. This trail is 3.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 449 ft.
What is the longest trail in Liesjärvi National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Liesjärvi National Park is Eerikkilä - Korteniemi. This trail is estimated to be 24.2 mi long.
How many trails are in Liesjärvi National Park?
There are 13 trails in Liesjärvi National Park. These trails have an average 4.4-star rating from 76 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Liesjärvi National Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Liesjärvi National Park has you covered. Eerikkilä - Korteniemi boasts the most elevation gain with 2,135 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Liesjärvi and Korteniemi, which will get you 1,955 ft of elevation gain.
Are there camping trails available in Liesjärvi National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 3 camping trails in Liesjärvi National Park and the most popular is Hämeen Ilvesreitti: Hyypiö - Korteniemi with an average 4.8 star rating from 9 community reviews.
Are there running trails available in Liesjärvi National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 2 running trails in Liesjärvi National Park and the most popular is Pohjantikan Kierros with an average 4.4 star rating from 24 community reviews.
Are there biking trails available in Liesjärvi National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there is 1 biking trail in Liesjärvi National Park which is Eerikkilä - Korteniemi with an average star rating from 0 community reviews.
Are there any trails with picnic areas in Liesjärvi National Park?
Yes, there are 6 trails with picnic areas in Liesjärvi National Park, including Hyypiö - Punatulkku and Pohjantikka Trails, Häme Lynx Trail: Liesjärvi Hike, Liesjärvi and Korteniemi, Ahonnokka Nature Trail, and Häme Lynx Trail: Hyypiö - Pyhäjärvi.
Are there any trails with ponds in Liesjärvi National Park?
Yes, there is one trail with a pond in Liesjärvi National Park: Häme Lynx Trail: Peukaloinen - Korteniemi.
Are there any trails with huts in Liesjärvi National Park?
Yes, there are 2 trails with huts in Liesjärvi National Park, including Hyypiö Trail and Liesjärvi and Korteniemi.
Are there any trails with weather shelters in Liesjärvi National Park?
Yes, there are 5 trails with weather shelters in Liesjärvi National Park, including Häme Lynx Trail: Hyypiö - Korteniemi, Liesjärvi and Korteniemi, Ahonnokka Nature Trail, Häme Lynx Trail: Peukaloinen - Korteniemi, and Eerikkilä - Korteniemi.