Stunning spring
In spring, Geopark’s nature comes alive when the sun warms and the snow and ice melt. The hiking trails and services will be fully open to hikers after the winter.
You can have wonderful nature experiences in the mires in spring. You can follow the migration and springtime activities of cranes and other birds with binoculars or telescope from the bird tower. The abundance of bird species in the spring is most diverse in the mires, but you can also see huge flocks of migratory birds in the fields.
When the snow melts, white-flowered cotton wool tassels dot the brushwood. In wet terrain, you should stick to duckboards. Waterproof equipment is necessary in any case, as water rises in places even on the duckboards.
Bright spring evenings invite you to the trails.
Summer hiker’s dream come true
The summer Geopark offers hikers and tourists the best. The area’s unique nature and attractive events invite you to explore the Geopark.
Early in the summer on the hiking trails, the air is filled with the charming scent of marsh tea. The Geopark has several mire sites that are also suitable for children. Later in the summer, packed lunches can be supplemented with blueberries or cloudberries picked along the trail.
Hiking on a sunny, warm summer day can make you sweat. From time to time, take a refreshing swim in a pond, lake or gently flowing river. For example, at Kauhalammi in Kauhaneva-Pohjankangas National Park and at Spitaalijärvi in Lauhanvuori National Park, you can take a dip in the water from the pier. However, these swimming spots in national parks are not official swimming spots.
Take a summer adventure to Geopark by bike. Along the Two Billion Year Tours route, you can get to know the Geopark’s two billion year story. Spend the night in a tent or hammock and experience the magical atmosphere of Geopark’s summer nights and early mornings.
In summer, Geopark offers the best.
An autumn trip
A trip to the autumn Geopark is a nature experience at its best. Mires glowing in fall colors are particularly wonderful places to visit.
In Lauhanvuori and Kauhanevan-Pohjankangas national parks, as well as in many other great excursion destinations of the Geopark, there are numerous guided routes, places to visit and resting places. Good hiking services in different parts of the region enable easy and safe hiking and enjoying versatile landscapes. There are several excursion destinations in the Geopark, where hiking is easy, safe and comfortable, even with children.
Enjoy a picnic lunch by the campfire at a rest stop, or sit down to eat and admire the scenery, for example, leaning on a tree trunk. While sitting and eating snacks, you have time to enjoy the colors of nature and the smallest details of the environment.
In autumn, the mires glow in fall colors.
Winter atmosphere
Geopark’s winter is trips to the untouched snow of quiet mires, ski tours on well-maintained slopes, sledding on steep hills and snacking in the warmth of a campfire.
The Geopark has hundreds of kilometers of well-maintained ski trails. Ski slowly and enjoy the scenery or get your heart rate up on varied terrains. You can experience the peace of the mires while skiing on pristine slopes. Spacious and quiet mires offer unique experiences in winter.
You can also explore the winter nature of the Geopark with snowshoes. Hike and visit the sites, even if the paths are covered with snow. Create your own routes and discover fascinating places where ready-made careers do not lead. An expert local guide is a great companion for winter adventures.
Dare devils go wild in Geopark’s great sledding hills. There are great downhill spots all over the region. What could be nicer than sitting down for a while between downhills and enjoying a snack by the campfire.
In the Geopark, you will experience real winter.
