Vaarunvuoret nature trail
The typical steeply rising hills by northern Lake Päijänne are particularly impressive in Vaarunvuoret in Korpilahti. Vaarunvuoret are famous for the dramatic drop into Korospohjanlahti bay, and the southern and Arctic flora thriving on its slopes. On the hill you can admire the shimmering Lake Päijänne more than hundred metres below.
Description
Vaarunvuoret is an important nature reserve with an exceptionally large number of endangered and rare species, which has made it a place of particular interest among nature enthusiasts. The landscape is varied with pine and spruce forests and rocky terrain, with some differences in elevation. Allow a couple hours to complete the trail.
The four kilometre nature trail is mainly easy to walk, with some steep sections. There is one campfire site along the trail. There is a campfire place, wood shed and dry toilet by Lake Särkijärvi.
Vaarunvuoret Hills are located some 40 minutes from the centre of Jyväskylä. The driving route to Vaarunvuoret Hills passes over the impressive Kärkistensilta bridge. Park your car in the Vaarunvuoret parking lot (Vespuolentie). You can also access Vaarunvuoret by water by the Korospohja shore.
How to get here:
By car: If you’re travelling from Jämsä / Jyväskylä along the E63, make a left turn at Korpilahti onto Vespuolentie (number 610), towards Joutsa / Luhanka. Stay on this road for 14 km and you will see the Vaarunvuoret car park on your right.
If you’re travelling from Joutsa along the E75, make a left turn onto Korpilahdentie (number 610), towards Korpilahti and Luhanka Stay on this road for 33 km and you will see the Vaarunvuoret car park on your left.
By public transport: The hills are difficult to reach by bus, as the nearest bus stop is in Korpilahti, around 14 km away. For bus timetables,please visit https://www.matkahuolto.fi/en/.
More information
Duration
1.5 hours
Direction of travel
clockwise
Route's length km
4
Surface material
Soil
Rest places
1
Free access
Kyllä
