The story of Lauhanvuori - Hämeenkangas UNESCO Global Geopark begins billions of years ago with a mountainous area, which has since turned into the mire rich landscape we see today.
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The area is characterised by unique mire nature that can be experienced at the geological sites and on the marked trails. The mire is alive and breathing, hiding fascinating stories between its layers. Moreover, the mire has provided people with a livelihood and been a part of our history.
Based on experience, you can create positive effects in the body and mind by simply spending time in a forest – or, as the Japanese call it, by having a forest bath.
Read moreNeedle trails, forest roads, gravel village roads, open forest landscapes and enchanting bogs. The best mountain bike hiking terrains in Western Finland can be found in Lauhanvuori-Hämeenkangas Geopark, whether you are looking for marked routes or looking for your own unmarked trail.
Read moreThere are 52 geosites in Lauhanvuori - Hämeenkangas Geopark. Most of these geosites are natural geological formations, but there are also historical and cultural sites that showcase the utilisation of the geological natural resources of the area.
Read moreYou are welcome to explore Lauhanvuori - Hämeenkangas UNESCO Global Geopark in a responsible and safe manner. Here are some tips for the responsible visitor!
Read moreThe efforts of the municipalities, companies, associations and residents of the area, Metsähallitus and the Natural Resources Institute Finland, as well as numerous other operators in the region, were rewarded on 7 July 2020, when the UNESCO Executive Board unanimously approved Lauhanvuori - Hämeenkangas Geopark as part of the UNESCO Global Geoparks network.
Read moreExploring a mire is easy if there is a safe duckboard route over the marshy tussocks, as there is in Kauhaneva. However, stepping off the duckboards might seem frightening. Taking the first step is not made easier by the knowledge that in the best swamps, there may be several metres of peat and mud on top of the hard soil.
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