Leivonmäki National Park Trails
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Resting at Lintuniemi. Photo. Maija Mikkola -
Parts of the Luupään Lenkki trail are suitable for the disabled. Photo: Maija Mikkola -
Along the Mäyränkierros trail. Photo: Riikka Mansikkaviita -
The view from Kirveslampi nature observation tower. Photo: Leila Backman -
In Leivonmäki, the trails are marked with blue paint, except the Harjunkierros trail, which is marked in red. Photo: Riikka Mansikkaviita -
At the mire in Leivonmäki National Park. Photo: Kuvatoimisto Vastavalo/Mauri Mahlamäki -
The 28 km of marked, mainly easy trails in Leivonmäki and in the immediate vicinity. Photo: Riikka Mansikkaviita -
Photo: Metsähallitus -
Autumn is a wonderful time for hiking at Leivonmäki. Photo: Mikael Hintze -
On the shore of Lake Harjunjärvi. Photo: Maija Mikkola. -
Relax in Leivonmäki. Photo: Riikka Mansikkaviita -
The Leivonmäki National Park helps visitors to keep fit. Photo: Riikka Mansikkaviita -
Photo: Arto Pummila
Recommended at Leivonmäki
The Accessible Harjujärvi Trail, 700 m/each way
When there is no snow on the ground, travel time 1h
Category: an easy trail 
, a demanding wheelchair trail 
Starting Point: Harjujärvi campfire hut (pdf 2 173 KB, julkaisut.metsa.fi)
Description of the Accessible Harjujärvi Trail
Luupään Lenkki Trail, 2.2 km Circle Trail
When there is no snow on the ground, travel time 1h
Category: an easy trail , the accessible Harjujärvi trail is part of the Luupään Lenkki trail.
Starting Point: Kirveslampi parking area, Vartiamäentie Road, Joutsa (pdf 2 173 KB, julkaisut.metsa.fi)
Description of Luunpään lenkki Trail
Other Trails
Kirveslammen kierros Trail, 1.7 km Circle Trail
When there is no snow on the ground, travel time 1h
Category: an easy trail
Starting Point: Kirveslampi parking area, Vartiamäentie Road, Joutsa (pdf 2 173 KB, julkaisut.metsa.fi)
Description of Kirveslammen kierros Trail
Harjunlahti Connecting Trail, 3 km/each way
When there is no snow on the ground, travel time 1h
Category: an easy trail
Starting Point: Kirveslampi parking area, Vartijamäentie Road, Joutsa (pdf 2 173 KB, julkaisut.metsa.fi)
Harjunlahti connecting trail connects Kirveslampi parking area and Harjunlahti swimming place (Joutsa municipality) (3 km).
The Koskikara Kierros Trail, 3.5. km Circle Trail
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When there is no snow on the ground, travel time 1.5 h
Category: an intermediate trail 
Starting Point: The former Koskikara school in Rutalahti, Koskelantie 128, 41710 Rutalahti (www.retkikartta.fi)
Description of the Koskikaran kierros Trail
Harjunkierros Trail ("Esker Trail"), 4.5 km Circle Trail
When there is no snow on the ground, travel time 1.5 h
Category: an intermediate trail , because it has some steep ascents and descents.
Starting Point: Selänpohja parking area, Syysniementie Raod, Joutsa (pdf 2642 kt, julkaisut.metsa.fi)
Description of HarjunkierrosTrail
Mäyränkierros Trail ("Badger Trail"), 5.5 km Circle Trail
When there is no snow on the ground, travel time 2h
Category: an easy trail
Starting Point: Selänpohja parking area, Syysniementie Raod, Joutsa (pdf 2642 kt, julkaisut.metsa.fi)
Description of Mäyränkierros Trail
Rutalahti Connecting Trail, 11 km/each way
When there is no snow on the ground, travel time 3.5 h
Category: an intermediate trail
Starting Points: The former Koskikara school in Rutalahti, Koskelantie 128, 41710 Rutalahti (www.retkikartta.fi) and Selänpohja parking area, Syysniementie Raod, Joutsa (pdf 2642 kt, julkaisut.metsa.fi)
Description of Rutalahti Connecting Trail
Mountain Biking Trail (22 km)
When there is no snow on the ground, travel time 3-6h
Category: an intermediate mountain biking trail
Leivonmäki MTB takes you into the beautiful nature of Central Finland, where the esker landscape shaped by the Ice Age is dotted with kettle holes, mires and clear forest ponds.
Starting Point: Selänpohja parking area, Syysniementie Raod, Joutsa (pdf 2642 kt, julkaisut.metsa.fi)
Description of Mountain Biking Trail
The Recreational Skiing Trail (10 km)
Classic cross-country skiing
Starting Points: The parking area of the Harjunlahti beach (municipality of Joutsa) and Kirveslampi parking area, Vartiamäentie Road, Joutsa (pdf 2 173 KB, julkaisut.metsa.fi)
Description of the Recreational Skiing Trail and the skiing trail conditions
Services provided by entrepreneurs in Leivonmäki National Park include accommodation, guided tours and the rental of canoeing equipment, bicycles and snowshoes.
Check for Warnings
When forest and grass fire warnings are in effect, fire is only allowed at covered campfire sites that have a flue. A fire can be also lit in fireplaces at wilderness and other huts. Always use extreme caution when handling fire. Please note, that making fire at these campfire sites can be banned locally.
Check the current warnings (en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi).
Destination Brochure
Pdf-file 2.5 Mb (julkaisut.metsa.fi)
Dogs must be kept on a leash!
(chapter 8 - Keeping a dog)