Directions to Pyhä-Häkki National Park

The Pyhä-Häkki National Park is located west of main road 4 in the municipality of Saarijärvi. Saarijärvi-Viitasaari road (road no. 6510) passes through the park. It is 85 km from Jyväskylä to Pyhä-Häkki.

To the Hiking Trails

The national park trails start from the park's information point. Starting points for the hiking trails.

By Car to Pyhä-Häkki

Pyhä-Häkki parking area, Viitasaarentie 2119, Saarijärvi (road no. 6510). Space for approximately 40-50 cars. The parking area is also open in the winter, but there is less space for parking.

Entering the park via Häkkiläntie (road no. 6501) is not recommended due to its poor condition.

By Bus to Saarijärvi or Viitasaari

There is no public transport to the national park. The nearest bus connections are to Saarijärvi, 22 km from the park and to Viitasaari, 39 km from the park. 

  • There is a bus connection (matkahuolto.fi) to Saarijärvi from Jyväskylä (bus stop Saarijärvi 1 or 2), Kokkola and Vaasa (bus stop Herajärvi I or Vanha Pappila I).
  • In Viitasaari, express buses (matkahuolto.fi) stop on main road 4 (bus stop Viitasaari bus station). Some buses also stop on main road at bus stop Hännilänsalmi P, from which it is 35 km to the park parking area.

Transport Services to Pyhä-Häkki

The nearest transport services can be found in Saarijärvi and Viitasaari.

See also transport services of partner operators.