Geobike Lauhanvuori
The Geobike route connects the geological sites of Lauhanvuori. The viewing tower, Spitaalijärvi lake, Aumakivi tor and Kivijata boulder filed, among others, are along the route. The route runs along varied terrain along paths, trails and dirt roads and is only accessible during summer.
The route can be started from several different starting points, the recommended starting point is Lauhansarvi Nature Tourist Center. The route can be divided into two smaller routes (8 or 16 km) or combined into one 35 km route. The route is marked with signposts and green markings, connecting section is marked in green and white.
Campfire places along the route can be found in Spitaalijärvi, Kaivolammi and Kärkikeidas. Along the route, you can stay overnight on the eastern shore of Lake Spitaalijärvi and in Kaivolammi in a tent, or at Lauha rental hut. Toilets can be found at camping services.
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Description of the whole route:
The route starts on the road section from Lauhansarvi Nature Tourist Center towards Lauhanvuori. After about 6 km, turn right at the Spitaalijärvi intersection and drive ca. 700 m to the Spitaalijärvi car park.
From the parking lot of Spitaalijärvi, continue from the gate leading to the paths, following the signposts to the cooking shelter of Spitaalijärvi, where the first break is. From thecooking shelter, continue following the signs and markings south of the lake to the Spitaalijärvi camping area and from there on to the top of Lauhanvuori. This is a 2 km stretch. The path to the top ends at Lauhanvuorentie near the top car park. The route continues through the road to the parking lot, from where you can deviate to the observation tower.
From the Lauhanvuori top parking area, the route continues from the gate leading to the tower to a section of terrain that takes you to a glacier meltwater channel and from there further downhill towards Kaivolammenkangas. After about 2.5 km mild downhill section, it is possible to deviate to the left at the Kaivolampi campsite. The route continues to the right of the intersection, following the edge of the Kärkikeidas bog.
After about 1.2 km, it is possible to turn right onto the path to Lauha rental hut. About 500 m ahead from this junction, it is possible to deviate to Kärkikeidas day hut to the left. The route continues to the right, after about 700 m you will reach Lauhanvuori's old Selkätie road. From here, the route continues towards Lauhanvuorentie, which is crossed after about 1.9 km. After Lauhanvuorentie, the route continues following about 3 km of old forest roads until the route turns right, and after about 100 m of forest trail you reach the old forest road leading to Spitaalijärvi. Continue for about 2 km, and turn right.
Continue for about 700 m to the next junction. Along the way, on the left, you can see Kuivajärvi, Lauhanvuori's largest seasonal wetland. At the junction, turn right and continue for about 500 m to the next junction. Turn right, continue for about 400 m, and turn right again. Continue for about 500 m to reach the Spitaalijärvi trail junction. Here it is possible to deviate to the campsite of Spitaalijärvi and drive only the upper part of the route back to the section leading to the top.
The route continues from the junction to the left towards the Spitaalijärvi parking area. From here, the connecting section section via Lauhanvuorentie to Kivijata, from the crossroads of Lake Spitaalijärvi to the intersection of Kivijata. 3.6 km. At the intersection of Kivijata, turn right following the signs.
After about 200 m you will reach Kivijata, where you can take a little walk at the most spectacular geological attraction of Lauhanvuori. The route continues from Kivijata on a gentle downhill towards Aumakiventie and across it until you reach the old gravel pit. Follow the short wet and technical section, which is partly equipped with duckboards. The length of the technical section is about 200 m. After this the route goes along an old forest trail. After about 1.4 km, you will reach Aumakivi, another of Lauhanvuori's most famous geological attractions.
From Aumakivi, continue along the approximately 1.1 km old forest road until you reach a larger forest road. Continue to the right, after about 1 km in the village of Sarviluoma, turn left at the junction and continue for about 550 m and turn right at the junction. Continue for about 1.2 km until you reach the junction with Lauhanvuorentie. Turn left and after about 300 m you will reach Lauhansarvi Nature Tourist Center.
Route in parts:
Upper part of Lauhanvuori, approximately 16 km as described above, starting from the Spitaalijärvi parking area or the Lauhanvuori peak parking area and returning to the starting point.
The lower section of Lauhanvuori, about 8 km, will start on the road section from Lauhansarvi, but after about 2.1 km turn right onto Kivjada and continue back to Lauhansarvi as described above.
No public transport
By roadThere is road signs guiding to Lauhanvuori National Park from the Kauhajoki - Kankaanpää road (44) and the Honkajoki - Kirstiinankaupunki road (664).From the direction of Route 44, from the village of Muurahainen, turn towards Lauhanvuori National Park and continue on Lauhanvuori Road. It is about 5 km to the top of Lauhanvuori, about 7 km to Spitaalijärvi and about 12 km to Lauhansarvi Nature Tourist Center.
From Route 664, follow the signs to Lauhanvuori National Park and continue on Lauhanvuori Road. About 5 km to Lauhansarvi Nature Tourist Center, about 11 km to Lake Spitaalijärvi and about 12 km to the top of Lauhanvuori.
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