Explore the park's lakes, eskers and wetland areas along easily accessible trails and safe duckboard routes.
Leivonmäki National Park is a microcosm of Central Finland. The whole family will enjoy the park's safe and easy trails and duckboards. Here, nature is made up of forests and mires, lakes, white-water rapids and stunning serpentine eskers.
- Joutsniemi esker, Rutjoki rapids, open mire
- Easy day trip trails
- Overnight hiking destination. Hear the European nightjar in early summer
- Accessible trail and services
Activities and trails
What else is there to see
Geocaching, fishing, birdwatching, snowshoeing, canoeing and rowing, swimming, voluntary work, pick berries and mushrooms
Natural Features of Leivonmäki National Park
The Leivonmäki National Park is like a miniature Central Finland. Here the nature encompasses forests and mires, lakes, white-water rapids and stunning eskers.
Nature at the siteVisitor's checklist
The National Park is a nature reserveEveryman’s Right are not valid as such in national parks.
Camp only at permitted camping sitesTemporary camping is permitted in camping areas, lean-to shelters, campfire sites and their immediate vicinity.
Make campfires only in designated sitesAlways check the current wildfire warning before making a fire. During a wildfire warning, fires are only allowed in cooking shelters with a chimney.
Remember to bring a trash bagThere are no waste bins in the area. Bring a trash bag and take the trash with you.
Always keep pets on a leashDog waste should be cleaned away from the paths.
Be prepared for areas with limited or no mobile network coverageRemember to take a paper map and compass.