Southern Konnevesi National Park Trails
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View from the top of the Loukkuvuori hill. Photo: Satu Ojala -
Photo: Maija Mikkola -
Photo: Riikka Mansikkaviita -
On the Kolmen Vuoren Vaellus -trail. Photo: Ina Tuominen. -
At Vuori-Kalaja campfire place. Photo: Maija Mikkola -
Photo: Riikka Mansikkaviita -
Photo: Maija Mikkola -
On the Loukkuvuori trail. Photo: Janita Juvakka -
Kalajanvuori trail is challenging. Kuva: Maija Mikkola -
Photo: Hanna Korhonen -
Photo: Janita Juvakka
The Kalajan Kierros Trail, 4,6 km Nature Trail (the easy section, 1 km one way)
When there is no ice and snow on the ground, the estimated travel time is 2-4 hours.
Hike the entire trail through the challenging terrain, or just the easy first section until the Vuori-Kalaja campfire shelter (1 km one way).
Starting points: The Kalaja parking area (Törmälän metsätie 136, Rautalampi, no winter maintenance). You can also walk 1.5 km along a forest road from the Törmälä Holiday and Course Centre (www.retkikartta.fi) to the Kalaja parking area.
The Accessible Vuori-Kalaja Trail, 300 m
When there is no ice and snow on the ground, the estimated travel time is 30 minutes.
Route for wheelchair users, assistant needed.
Starting point: The Vuori-Kalaja disabled parking area (Vuori-Kalajan metsätie 126, Rautalampi) is accessible to the disabled by car or taxi, but the road is closed with a barrier. The key to the barrier is available for disabled visitors at the Törmälä Holiday and Course Centre (www.tormala.fi, Konnekoskentie 552, Rautalampi).
Description of the Accessible Vuori-Kalaja Trail
Kolmen Vuoren Vaellus (The Hiking Trail Three Mountains), 14 km Circular Trail (16 km in total)
When there is no ice and snow on the ground, the estimated travel time is 6-12 hours.
A very challenging, rocky trail, with large differences in altitude
Starting point: The Kalaja parking area (Törmälän metsätie 136, Rautalampi, no winter maintenance) is 1 km from the starting point of the trail, the Vuori-Kalaja campfire shelter.
Description of Kolmen Vuoren Vaellus Trail
Loukkuvuoren Lenkki (Loukkuvuori Hiking Trail), 2,8 km Circular Trail
When there is no ice and snow on the ground, the estimated travel time is 2 hours
A challenging, rocky trail, with large differences in altitude.
Starting point: Enonranta
Description of Loukkuvuoren lenkki Trail
Boating Routes
An inland waterway across Southern Konnevesi runs east from Häyrylänranta in Konnevesi towards Konnekoski in Rautalampi. This waterway is challenging for inexperienced boaters.
Read more about boating routes.
Canoeing Routes
There are several canoeing routes maintained by the municipalities of Rautalampi and Konnevesi in the national park and its surrounding areas.
Destination Brochure
Pdf-file 3.7 Mb (julkaisut.metsa.fi)
Trail Brochure
Pdf-file 1,7 Mb
(julkaisut.metsa.fi)
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. The one who lights a fire is always responsible for its safe use. Please note, that making fire at these campfire sites can be banned locally.
Check the current warnings (en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi).
Dogs must be kept on a leash!
(chapter 8 - Keeping a dog)