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CULTURE AND
DESTINATIONS
HAIKANKÄRKI ANCIENT NATURE PATHS NATURE
The ancient path is a trail approximately DESTINATIONS
A trip to Haikankärki in Summassaari 2 kilometres long, along which different
shows you how stunning the Saarijärvi destinations are presented and pre-his- THINGS TO DO ACCOMMODATION
landscape can get! You will travel along toric themes expounded on by using in-
the top of a tall esker among pine trees formation boards. The guided boards by
and lakes on both sides. The lake comes the nature trail showcase animals and
nearer and nearer as you approach the plants in the area, tell you about con-
end of the trail. Stop at the fire pit to en- servation, and give tips on how to make
joy your lunch and the view! Trail length is environmentally friendly choices.
about 15 kilometres.
Kivikirveentie 10 a
Kivikirveentie 10 43130 Tarvaala
43130 Tarvaala
Take a look at
Take a look at the map p. 73
the map p. 73
DINING
CENTRAL FINLAND TRAIL THE SEVEN LAKES CANOE ROUTE SHOPPING AND
The trail lets you go cross-country skiing AND SAARIJÄRVI RAPIDS ROUTE SERVICES
and hiking from Saarijärvi to Kannonkoski
through the Pyhä-Häkki national park. Enjoy the beauty of no fewer than seven MAPS AND INFO
lakes in a single trip on the canoeing rou-
The trail includes up to 40 kilometres of ski te surrounding downtown Saarijärvi.
and hiking trails in the winter. The route covers the lakes of Saarijärvi,
Kallinjärvi, Summasjärvi, Kiimasjärvi, Py-
The trail begins in the centre of Saarijärvi häjärvi, Iso- ja Pieni-Lumperoinen.
city at the address Lähdekuja 2. The Saarijärvi rapids route is the longest
in southern Finland.
Canoeing spots in Saarijärvi and
the Maakuntaura hiking trail
on the Luontoon.fi website
Inquire at recreational services 044 459 8298 21
