Public transport to nature sites
Jyväskylä and the Jyväskylä Region have many lovely nature spots, but what to do when you don’t have a car? Don’t worry, there are plenty of nature destinations you can reach by bus or train. Hop on board a Linkki bus and head for the nature trails! By the way, did you know that public access to National Parks will be further improved in summer 2025, when the Outdoor Express service is piloted in Jyväskylä Region?
By bus to nature destinations
By bus to nearby nature destinations
The buses of Jyväskylä’s local transport operator Linkki can take you to many of Jyväskylä’s nature destinations. Buses depart from the local transport terminal in Jyväskylä city centre (Asemakatu).
Haukanniemi Nature Trail
Jyväskylä local buses no. S3 and S4 to Kortepohja, departure from bay no. 6, zone A ticket.
The start of the nature trail is some 500 m from the stop Kortesuo 2.
Click here to read more about the Haukanniemi Nature Trail.
Death Pits
Jyväskylä local bus no. S6 to Lehtoniemi TH and 36 to Tikkakoski, departure from bay no. 2, zone A ticket.
The start of the nature trail is some 350 m from the stop Ukonniementie P.
Click here to read more about the kettle holes.
Kangasvuori Nature Trail
Jyväskylä local buses no. S5 to Kaakkolampi and 12 to Kangaslampi, departure from bay no. 3, and bus no. 14, departure from bay no. 1, zone A ticket.
The nature trail’s guide sign is approximately 300 m from the stop Marjapolku 2
Click here to read more about the Kangasvuori Nature Trail.
Kolmisoppinen Nature Trail
Jyväskylä local bus no. 13 to Tikkala, departure from bay no. 7, zone A ticket.
The start of the nature trail is some 450 m from the stop Kolmisoppinen L.
Laajavuori Nature Trail
Jyväskylä local buses no. S5 to Palokka (departure from bay 6) and no. 9 to Savulahti (departure from bay 7), zone A ticket.
Get off the bus at the bus stop by the Laajavuori ski slopes (Laajavuori 2). The start of the nature trail is some 100 m from the bus stop.
Click here to read more about the Laajavuori Nature Trail.
Sippulanniemi Nature Trail
Jyväskylä local bus no. S3 to Ristikivi, departure from bay no. 1, zone A ticket.
The start of the nature trail is some 650 m from the stop Kissankello 2.
Click here to read more about the Sippulanniemi Nature Trail.
Aittovuori Nature Trail
Jyväskylä local bus no. 3 to Vaajakoski, departure from bay no. 4, zone A ticket.
The start of the nature trail is some 900 m from the stop Kontiontie 2.
By bus to more remote nature destinations
Kanavuori Nature Trail
Jyväskylä local bus no. S1 to Haapaniemi, departure from bay no. 4, zone A ticket.
The start of the nature trail is some 1.3 km from the stop Amiraali E.
Click here to read more about the Kanavuori Nature Trail.
Iso-Haapasaari Nature Trail
Jyväskylä local bus no. S1 to Haapaniemi, departure from bay no. 4, zone A ticket.
The start of the nature trail is some 600 m from the stop Haapaniemi.
Click here to read more about the Iso-Haapasaari Nature Trail.
Jääskelä Nature Trail
Jyväskylä local bus no. 38 to Toivakka, departure from bay no. 4, zone A-B ticket.
The start of the nature trail is some 2.3 km along a dirt road from the stop Jääskelä E.
Please check the bus schedules with care, as there are only a few connections a day.
Click here to read more about the Jääskelä Nature Trail.
Keskisenlampi Nature Trail
Jyväskylä local bus no. 143 to Hankasalmi, departure from Jyväskylä Travel Centre.
The start of the nature trail is some 550 m from the stop Pirttihertuntie P.
Click here to read more about the Keskisenlampi Nature Trail.
Äänemäki Observation Tower
Jyväskylä local transit bus 140 Suolahti, departures from the Travel Centre, platform 2, zone A-C.
Get off at stop Kovala th I. The observation tower is about 1.4 km away.
Jyväskylä local transit bus 141 Äänekoski, stop Urhonkatu 4, zone A-C.
Get off at stop Kovala th L. The observation tower is about 1.4 km away.
Read more about the Äänemäki observation tower here.
Paljaspää Nature Trail
Jyväskylä local bus no. 16 or 16M to Muuratsalo, departure from bay no. 5, zone A-B ticket.
Get off at stop Vuorenlahti I. The nature trail is around 700m away from the stop.
Read more about the Paljaspää Nature Trail here.
By bus to national parks in summer 2025
On weekends during the summer season of 2025, the Outdoor Express offers a fast connection from the center of Jyväskylä to the Pyhä-Häkki, Southern Konnevesi, and Leivonmäki National Parks.
Leivonmäki National Park
Departures: Sat 26.7., Sun 27.7., Sat 23.8. and Sun 24.8.
Read more here
Pyhä-Häkki National Park
Departures: Sat 9.8., Sun 10.8., Sat 6.9., Sun 7.9.
Read more here
Southern Konnevesi National Park – Land Route, Kalaja
Departures: Sat 19.7., Sun 20.7., Sat 2.8. and Sun 3.8.
Read more here
Southern Konnevesi National Park – Water Route, Häyrylänranta
Departures: Sat 16.8., Sun 17.8., Sat 30.8. and Sun 31.8.
Read more here
By train to nature destinations
VR’s trains offer easy access to Pihlajavesi via Keuruu. Trains depart from Jyväskylä Travel Centre (Hannikaisenkatu 20).
Old Church Trail in Pihjalavesi (Keuruu)
Trains usually run from Jyväskylä to Pihlajavesi once or twice a day.
Click here to read more about the Old Church Trail.
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