Distance to the target from Kompassinaukio in Jyväskylä
Address
Synninlukontie 140
42100 Jämsä
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The area of Synninlukko Gorge Valley is lush with grove-like vegetation, including rare plants such as the protected drooping woodreed. The watery fens owe their origins to a spring.
Synninlukko boasts a rich history linked with innumerable stories. During the “Great Wrath” in the 1700s, the place was a common hiding place for the local populace. The place has also attracted those passing by to its shelters. It is related that the spring flowing at the bottom of the gorge is so deep that when a mule fell from the edge of the gorge into the spring, it was later found in the Jämsänjoki River. In the Häme dialect, “lukko” refers to a gorge with a closed edge. Though the first part of the name appears to refer to “sin” in Finnish, synnin actually refers to birth. “Synninlukko” is thus believed to be the place of birth for a person fleeing from persecution.
As it has an unobstructed route, people with limited mobility can also enjoy the area. The unimpeded route ends at a nature platform with two groups of tables, serving as a rest area. The natural conservation area that follows is challenging to trek through.
Read more on the Himos-Jämsä website as well as the City of Jämsä website.
Location and arrival
Location and arrival: You drive along Pääskysmäentie from Jämsä to Jämsänkoski about 6 km and then you turn left to Haaralantie after Miekkainpetäjä's cemetery. Keep on driving along the road until you see the sign "2.0 Synninlukko" on the left side. Follow the signposts until you see the parking area (P) on the right side and the sign "0.6 Synninlukko”.
Parking
Synninlukko can be reached easily. Follow the signposts and park your car in the parking area (P) From the parking area, it is about 600 metres to go to the destination.
Winter maintenance
Winter maintenance In the winter, the road may be poorly cleared.
