Address
Kauppala, Hollikankaantie 149
42910 Pihlajavesi
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Come and admire the Old Church in Pihlajavesi and the cultural landscapes of the Old Church Trail in Keuruu. The trail runs through varied terrain and is suitable for the whole family.
The route goes via Asemankylä and Sahankylä to the Old Church in Pihlajavesi, which has been described as the most mystical church in Finland. The well-known cruciform church was built in 1781, originally without any permission. As you walk along Valkeajärventie to Asemakylä, you can admire an important local cultural environment. On a hot summer’s day, you should stop to take a dip at the shallow, natural sandy beach in Saha, a particularly popular stop for families with children.
The trail mainly travels in the wild or on gravel roads, but special care should be taken on the section that runs along the edge of a public road (some 3 km). We recommend travelling the route clockwise. The trail is signposted only to some extent, so take a printed map or a mobile app with you.
See the trail info and download a GPX-file in Outdooractive.
Location and arrival
The starting point of the route is located in Kauppala, which is a multi-service point run by the Pihlajavesi Village Association. The Kauppala has a café and a food kiosk where you can get your snacks for the route. Address: Hollikankaantie 149, 42910 Pihlajavesi From Pihlajavesi station, it is 270 m to the starting point of the Old Church run (Hollikankaantie 149, 42910 Pihlajavesi). Pihlajavesi station can be reached by train from Jyväskylä, via Keuruu twice a day. There is also a bus from Keuruu to Pihlajavesi once a day.
Parking
There are parking areas at the Saha Beach and at Kauppala
Winter maintenance
No winter maintenance
Starting point/end point
Kauppala, Hollikankaantie 149, 42910 Pihlajavesi
Coordinates
62.347252, 24.352985
Route length
8.5 km. A shorter version from Saharanta to the Old Church (some 4.5 km) is also available.
Target´s maintenance
Pihlajaveden kyläyhdistys ry
Feedback
[email protected] / 040 025 6945
