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Alkkianvuori hill

Alkkianvuori is a granitic hill in Parkano. Its summit at 201-meters above sea level has been dry land since the end of the last ice age. The highest beach after the Ice Age is located at an altitude of about 190 meters - more than 10 m lower than Lauhanvuori, located about 35 km to the west. The difference is due to the lower pace of the land uplift as you go east.

The top of Alkkianvuori consists of rocky terrain covered by a thin moraine. On its highest point there are the remains of an old triangulation tower. The level of the highest shore is distinguished in the terrain mainly by differences in vegetation. The vegetation is more lush on the till covered areas above the highest shoreline, while below the vegetation is barren due to intense washing of soil. The lower slopes of the mountain consist mainly of sand and gravel. On the northern slope of the mountain, there are rock cliffs, ancient beach pebbles and some impressive boulders.

There are two nature trails on Alkkianvuori: 4 km Lakilenkki geotrail and 2 km Ellinpolku trail. The area is managed by Metsähallitus.