Lauhanvuori

Lauhanvuori National Park

The Emblem of Lauhanvuori National Park - Stoat Walk up Lauhanvuori Hill and climb the viewing tower to get panoramic views over the forested lowlands stretching off to the shores of the Gulf of Bothnia. The hillside forests contain geological traces showing how the scenery has changed since the Ice Age, including extensive boulder fields and banks formed along ancient shorelines. The park's ski-trails are well maintained during the winter.

Suitability: Suitable for visitors of all ages all year. The cooking shelter by Lake Spitaalijärvi is suitable for visitors with mobility difficulties.

Before the Trip

Responsible hiking - get to know the National Park’s rules, safety tips and seasonal variations.

Directions and maps

Location: Lakeland, in South Ostrobothnia and Satakunta Regions, in the areas of Kauhajoki, Isojoki and Honkajoki.
Arrival: By car.

Customer Service

Tel. int. +358 206 39 5270
sisasuomi(at)metsa.fi

Trails

Marked trails (around 10km), a trail suitable for wheelchairs (0.5km). Cross country skiing trails (classical style, 3.5 and 10km), the network extends beyond the park's boundaries. A national bike trail goes through the park.

Nature

At the foot of the hill, barren bogs formed in the depressions on mineral soils. In the spring, the mire is full of noises made by the Western Capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) and the Common Crane (Grus grus).

Activities

Sights and scenery
Skiing

What to See

Small rivers and springs, special spruces, ancient coastlines and boulder fields known as devil's fields.

Services

Lauhansarvi Nature Tourism Centre, campfire sites, a cooking shelter, camping sites, dry toilets, caravan parking area. Seitseminen Visitor Centre in Ylöjärvi.