Nature & hiking in the Jyväskylä Region

Siirry edelliseen
Siirry seuraavaan

Wandering in Lakeland Finland’s unspoilt nature provides the perfect counterbalance to the everyday routine. Within the boundaries of Jyväskylä Region there are no less than four national parks, numerous well-marked nature trails and hundreds of kilometres of cycle paths criss-crossing the province’s highly varied terrain. The Leivonmäki National Park in Joutsa makes an excellent destination for hikers and rovers of all kinds, since it offers varied terrain and first-class scenery as well as tracks and trails of different standards. You can also go camping and enjoy the great outdoors in the region. Or perhaps you would like to set off on a paddling trip into the gorgeous lake scenery offered by Päijänne? Check out the Jyväskylä Region’s canoeing routes and excursion options.

There’s no need to set off on an excursion alone: expert wilderness and climbing guides are on hand to take you into breathtaking terrain and ensure you have the experience of a lifetime.

Check out the outdoor services in the Jyväskylä Region at the bottom of the page!

Aerial photo of Joutsniemi in the Leivonmäki National Park

The national parks

The national parks

Come and experience the diverse nature in our four national parks with amazing landscapes.
The four national parks of the Jyväskylä Region
Person walking in national park

Nature trails

Nature trails

The nature in the Jyväskylä Region fascinates with its diversity. Several nature trails take hikers to green forests, high hills and amazing lakeside lookout spots for example.
Nature trails
Saraakallio's moose rock painting

Other Nature Attractions

Other Nature Attractions

In the Jyväskylä Region, many nature sites have been shaped by the Ice Age. You can also admire rock paintings that are up to 7,000 years old.
Other Nature Attractions
Two persons at Oravivuori Triangulation Tower watching the views

Places with scenic views in the Jyväskylä Region

Places with scenic views in the Jyväskylä Region

Leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind as you head to the top of the Kanavuori Hill, take a day trip to the Vaarunvuoret hills via the breathtaking Kärkistensalmi strait or escape to Paljaspää Island, where the legendary Finnish architect Alvar Aalto once lived.
Places with scenic views
Person walking in forest

Responsibly outdoors

Responsibly outdoors

A responsible hiker is environmentally friendly, respects nature, and acts in a responsible manner leaving no traces in the nature.
Responsibly outdoors

Outdoor services in the Jyväskylä Region
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