Season
All year
Vehicle
By car
By bike
Duration
1 day
Length
23 km
The natural beauty of Toivakka attracts travelers with its greenery and proximity to water bodies. The area offers cultural experiences, year-round events, wellness, and nature activities to suit every taste. The route can be traveled by car and also by bike in the summer, and its total length is just over 20 km. The route is best traveled in the summer. We recommend checking the opening hours of each destination separately.
Below you will find a map and more detailed information about the destinations.
Map and tips
Open the route in Google Maps.
Rent an eco-friendly electric car for your trip:
– Avis
– Omago (in Finnish)
– Charging points for electric cars on the map (in Finnish)
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Route description
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Attractions
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Toivakka Church and heritage trail
First, it’s worth heading to the center to examine the Toivakka Church (in Finnish), which is famous for its unique ceiling paintings by Pellervo Lukumies. The paintings can be viewed during the summer during the road church’s opening hours and in winter by appointment. The Toivakka Church, designed by architect Ludvig Isak Lindqvist, is impressive both for its interior adorned with paintings and its facade. From the church’s parking lot, you can access the approximately 6 km long Toivakka heritage trail (in Finnish), marked with Perinnepolku signs and Vakkaukko markers.
Opening hours: You can visit Toivakka Church in the summer. Check opening hours here (in Finnish).
Photo: Toivakka Parish/Heikki Kotilainen Attractions
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Churches
Toivakka Church
The church at Toivakka is famous for Pellervo Lukumies’ frescos (1972–73). These colourful paintings did not find a home without... Read more from destination Toivakka ChurchRead more →
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Toivakka's Old Vicarage
From Toivakka Church, you can continue sightseeing in the vicinity of the village at the Old Vicarage (in Finnish), which houses a local history museum and a Veteran Bunker. The name derives from a similar bunker built by JR 27 during the war at Rajajoki. In Toivakka’s Veteran Bunker, you can explore wartime traditional items.
Opening hours: Both the local history museum and the Veteran Bunker are open on summer Mondays and at other times by appointment.
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Lunch: Restaurant Sun Toive or Upi's Lunch Café
After sightseeing, visitors should head for lunch just a stone’s throw away at Sun Toive (in Finnish), located in the center of Toivakka. The restaurant offers delicious lunches and dishes from the menu and also serves as a venue for various events. Delicious homemade lunch is also served in the center at Upin lounaskahvio & grill (in Finnish).
Opening hours: Check Sun Toivee’s opening hours here (in Finnish). Check Upin lounaskahvio’s opening hours here (in Finnish).
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Rummakko's hiking trail
The Rummakko hiking trail (in Finnish) winds around the slopes of the Heinälamminvuori and flanking the Ylä-Rummakko and Ala-Rummakko ponds. Options include 3km or 5km routes. Both are mainly difficult terrain. There is a shelter with a campfire site along the Rummakko trail, and you can grab firewood from the parking area.
Opening hours: The trail can be visited year-round. Note! No winter maintenance.
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Outdoor pursuits
Rummakko Hiking Route 4km
Rummakko Hiking Route is approx. 4 km long and runs in the vicinity of Ruuhinmäki village. The route meanders on... Read more from destination Rummakko Hiking Route 4kmRead more →
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Huikon helmi
After the activities, you can stop by for coffee and, if necessary, a small salty snack at Huikon Helmi’s summer café. In the beautiful scenery of Lake Maunosjärvi, it’s nice to sit for a moment enjoying refreshments and, if desired, take a dip in the water. On the other side of the road, at Huikon Helmi’s holiday cottages, you can inquire about renting a rowboat and make a quick visit to a nearby island.
Opening hours: Huikon Helmi is open in the summer. Check the opening hours here (in Finnish).
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Overnight stay
If fatigue is already weighing you down, you can also rent a place to stay by the lake at Huikon Helmi holiday cabins. For those seeking nature-friendly accommodation, Nukula offers an excellent alternative. You can choose to stay in a room in the 200-year-old log house Lumous or in a hammock in the million-star hall. At Nukula, guests can enjoy longer stays with wellness services and beautiful nature. Larger travel groups can comfortably stay in the luxury cabin at Villa Paasirinne. The villa’s courtyard offers a variety of activities from yard games to year-round fishing.
Photo: Villa Paasirinne, Villa A Attractions
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Holiday cottages and villas
Huikon Helmi holiday cottages
On the shores of Lake Maunosjärvi amidst beautiful scenery, year-round accommodation in Huikon Helmi’s Holiday Cottages. A total of three... Read more from destination Huikon Helmi holiday cottagesRead more → -
Holiday cottages and villas
Villa Paasirinne
Welcome on holiday to Villa Paasirinne Villa A Relax and recharge in the midst of pristine nature by Leppävesi lake... Read more from destination Villa PaasirinneRead more → -
B & BSpecial accommodationFarm accommodation
Nukula
Nukula is a family-run guest house offering wellness, accommodation, catering and conference services. We are located in Haukanmaa, Toivakka, among... Read more from destination NukulaRead more →
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