Trails
Take a journey to admire the rugged landscapes of Rautavaara, discover the fascinating local stories, and explore the beautiful nature of Tiilikkajärvi National Park nearby!
Tiilikkajärven kierto
A circular trail that encircles the entire national park. The paths around Tiilikkajärvi take you through varied coniferous forests and bogs towards the stunning camping areas of Venäjänhiekka and Koseva.
Uiton kierto
A remote hiking trail in the heart of Tiilikkajärvi National Park, where you can enjoy beautiful ridges, mossy Finnish landscapes, and the shores of wilderness lakes.
Pumpulikirkko
Pumpulikirkko Giant’s Kettle is a natural attraction: Along the route lies a rock crevice formed by the erosive power of melting waters during the Ice Age.
Kiparin kierros
A 2.4-kilometer circular trail that partially runs through a nature reserve, traversing varied terrain and culminating at a viewpoint on top of a hill.
Metsäkartano MTB
A varied circular trail around Lake Ylä-Keyritty. The route includes forest roads, rocky sections, needle paths, boardwalk sections, and crossing the water using a rope ferrty.
Kaivannonkierto
A circular trail located in the Älänne nature reserve. The path winds along ridges through hilly and tranquil pine forest terrain.
The Churches Tell
On this planned road trip, you will explore the churches of Ylä-Savo, which tell us in their own words about local history, culture, nature, and architecture.
Nature Speaks
On this trail, you will discover the most interesting natural attractions of Ylä-Savo, mystical stories, and stunning landscapes. The fresh air, untouched forests, and sparkling lakes will captivate you time and time again.
Water Created New
On this route, you will explore the history of Iisalmi and its surroundings during the time of industrialization and harnessing hydropower. Along the way, you’ll examine furnaces, mills, and local flavors.
Huuhkajan kierros (Lapinlahti)
An easy-to-navigate circular trail located between Rautavaara and Varpaisjärvi, bordering the Tiilikkajoki River. The route winds through beautiful pine landscapes along boardwalks, past ponds and wetland areas. From the top of the ridge, you can experience the stunning sparkle of the flowing Tiilikkajoki River.
Volokinpolku (Sonkajärvi)
The Volokinpolku trail is a hiking route that alternates between bogs and varying-height sandy ridges, passing from one shelter to another while skirting small ponds.
