Southern Konnevesi National Park Trails

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

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.

Read more about canoeing routes.