Instructions and Rules in Langinkoski Nature Reserve

Instructions on Exploring Langinkoski Nature Reserve

In the Nature Reserve, the following are

allowed:

  • Walking, skiing, rowing and canoeing.
    • It is recommended to use established tracks.
    • Fishermen can reduce wearing of the ground by using the popular fishing spots.
  • Picking berries and edible mushrooms.

restricted:

forbidden:

  • Camping and lighting campfires.
  • Pets running at large.
  • Taking or damaging trees, bushes, other plants or their parts, or mushrooms other than edible ones.
  • Damaging soil or rock, and extraction of earth material or minerals.
  • Killing, catching or disturbing wild vertebrates, or damaging their nests.
  • Catching or collecting invertebrates.
  • Driving motor vehicles, except on roads designated for motor vehicles.
  • Leaving waste in the area, or damaging constructions.

A wooden gate in a wintry landscape, there is a footbridge behind the gate.

Preparations

Equipment and Safety

112 Emergency Number

If you have an emergency during your trip, such as getting lost, injured or finding a wildfire, call 112. Read more detailed emergency instructions.

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Download the 112 Finland application (112.fi) to your phone. When an emergency call is made through the 112 Finland application, the emergency centre attendant is automatically informed of the caller's location.

It is recommended to keep the mobile phone warm and to bring extra food and water with you. There are many excursion locations with no mobile coverage and some mobile phones does not work in sub-zero temperatures, that is why it is always a good idea to let someone know about your itinerary and timetable.

Outdoor Etiquette

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1. Respect nature.

2. Mainly use marked trails.

3. Camp only where it is allowed.

4. Light your campfire only where it is allowed.

5. Do not litter.

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