Southern Konnevesi National Park

Southern Konnevesi National Park

Located in the Central Finland and North Savo regions of Finland, in the areas of Konnevesi and Rautalampi.

• The park was established in 2014 and covers an area of ​​16 square kilometres.
• The area protect and manage the coastal, archipelago and water landscape of Konnevesi, as well as for general recreational and camping use and environmental research.
• The best way to experience the national park extending to the islands in Lake Konnevesi is to take to the water.
• Lake Konnevesi is the central lake on the Rautalampi route, whose water is very clear and the visibility is great. Lots of waterfowl live on the large lakeside.
• The area has landing sites and ports maintained by Metsähallitus, municipalities and private companies, which serve boaters in a variety of ways.
• The emblem of Southern Konnevesi National Park is osprey.
• Even before the establishment of the national park, there was some hiking trails in the area. When the park was built, the number of trails multiplied in 2014–2015. Hiking is largely concentrated on the east side of the lake, Rautalampi. The large backwaters of the lake do not actually belong to the park, while the archipelago-like area of ​​its eastern part was formed as a nationally significant canoeing destination.
• The wide open waters in the western parts of the lake are ideal for a boat journey or motorboating. There are also several canoeing routes maintained by the municipalities of Rautalampi and Konnevesi in the national park and its surrounding areas.
• The large mainland section in Enonniemi invites hikers who enjoy a varied terrain.
• The area is sure to find routes that are pleasing to every nature lover in different ways: Hiking, boating and canoeing, tour skating, snowshoeing, diving, birdwatching etc.
• Some parts of Southern Konnevesi National Park is is accessible for assisted wheelchair users (The Vuori-Kalaja, 300 m) and there is an accessible jetty on the Lapinsalo island.

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