Hiking & outdoor recreationLength2.1 km
Duration(1 hour)
Degree of difficultyEasy
What is a ‘suppa'? What does an esker or a boulder look like? Head over to the Kirveslampi parking area to see traces of the Ice Age. Luupään Lenkki Trail is a geological nature trail. The information boards along the trail describe the geology of the Leivonmäki National Park and introduce such natural features as kettle holes, eskers, erratic boulders and the emblem animal of the park, nightjar, which thrives in esker areas.
Circle trailThe recommended direction of travel is counterclockwise.
Camping permittedTilapäinen leiriytyminen on sallittu telttailualueilla sekä laavuissa, tulentekopaikoilla ja niiden välittömässä läheisyydessä.
Dry toiletRemember to bring toilet paper.
Remember to bring a trash bagThere are no waste bins on the trail. Bring along your own trash bag and take your waste out with you when leaving.
No water point
No winter maintenance
Contact information
Starting point Vartiamäentie 1073, 41730 Joutsa
The route runs through bright ridge forest, going around kettle holes and boulders. At times, the Trail runs along the shore and crosses the marsh on duckboards. Route markings: blue paint.
You can sit down to enjoy the peaceful lake and marsh landscapes at Lake Turasenlampi.
The latter part of the Trail is a passable, wide gravel road paved with pine needles.
End point Vartiamäentie 1073, 41730 Joutsa