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  • Outdoor Express, Southern Konnevesi National Park – Water gateway, Häyrylänranta

    Matka Mäkelä Oy

    Outdoor Express, operating on weekends during the summer season, offers a quick bus connection from Jyväskylä city center to Southern Konnevesi National Park. Upon arrival, there is plenty of time for enjoying nature. The water gateway to Southern Konnevesi National Park opens from Häyrylänranta harbor. You can book a guided kayaking trip or explore the park's waters independently by kayak or SUP board, for example, on the 8 km Haukisaari Loop or from the deck of an inland waterway cruiser. The 2.2 km Partiomaja Trail, located a short walk from the harbor, offers an excellent hiking destination within the park. These services are not included in the transportation price and must be booked separately from local service providers. Outdoor Express operates on consecutive days, allowing for overnight stays at the destination. You can do a day trip, or pack a tent or book accommodation near your destination and return on the next day’s ride. Departures: Sat 16.8., Sun 17.8., Sat 30.8., and Sun 31.8. Tickets are sold one-way. Remember to also book your return transportation. Ticket sales end 20 minutes before departure. The bus departs from Jyväskylä Travel Center at 11:00 and stops at Laukaa's Spa Hotel Peurunka at 11:35. The bus arrives at Häyrylänranta at 12:15. The return bus departs from Häyrylänranta at 17:00, returning via Spa Hotel Peurunka to Jyväskylä, arriving at 18:15. Pets are welcome on Sunday trips.

  • Outdoor Express Southern Konnevesi National park, land connection

    Matka Mäkelä Oy

    Outdoor Express, operating on weekends during the summer season, offers a quick bus connection from Jyväskylä city center to Southern Konnevesi National Park. Upon arrival, there is plenty of time for hiking and enjoying nature. You can explore independently on foot or take advantage of the diverse guide and experience services offered by the national parks. These services are not included in the transportation price and must be booked separately from local service providers. Outdoor Express operates on consecutive days, allowing for overnight stays at the destination. You can do a day trip, or pack a tent or book accommodation near your destination and return on the next day’s ride. Southern Konnevesi National Park has three hiking trails that offer challenges and experiences for hikers of all levels. Kalaja Trail is a 4.6 km long trail that includes a steep ascent and descent with stairs. Suitable for an overnight hike is the longer 14 km Three mountains hiking trail. Departures: Sat 19.7., Sun 20.7., Sat 2.8., and Sun 3.8. Tickets are sold one-way. Remember to also book your return transportation. Ticket sales end 20 minutes before departure. The bus departs from Jyväskylä Travel Center at 11:00, continues via Hankasalmi's Revontuli Resort at 11:45, and arrives at Törmälä Course Center Bus Park at 12:30. The return bus departs from Törmälä at 17:30, returning via Hankasalmi to the Travel Center, arriving around 19:15. Pets are welcome on Sunday trips.