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Leivonmäki National Park

National park in Joutsa, Finland

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Overview

Leivonmäki National Park is an easy to explore national park with diverse landscapes in Joutsa, Central Finland.

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Getting there

The park is 50 km south of Jyväskylä, west of E75 (national road 4). There are buses at least by E75 via Leivonmäki on the other side of Rutajärvi.

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Getting around

There are two nature trails (2.3 and 3.5 km) and several hiking trails. You can also use a bike (where it does no harm), rowing boat or canoe. In the winter there is a 10-km skiing track in the south part of the park.

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Itineraries

Highway 4 (Finland)

Highway 4 (Finnish: Valtatie 4, Swedish: Riksväg 4) is by far the longest numbered road in Finland. It stretches 1,295 km (805 mi) from Helsinki to Utsjoki, almost the full length of the country from south to north.

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UnderstandThe national park is divided in two by the barren lake Rutajärvi. The northern part is dominated by dry pine forests, but there is also old spruce forest and forest with old deciduous trees.

Get inThe park is 50 km south of Jyväskylä, west of E75 (national road 4). There are buses at least by E75 via Leivonmäki on the other side of Rutajärvi.

Fees and permitsThere are no entrance or hiking fees. There are several businesses offering services, such as equipment rental and guided tours and lodging outside the park.

Get aroundThere are two nature trails (2.3 and 3.5 km) and several hiking trails. You can also use a bike (where it does no harm), rowing boat or canoe. In the winter there is a 10-km skiing track in the south part of the park.

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BuyThere is a shop, post office services and a pharmacy in Leivonmäki.

EatThere are several campfire sites – but check wildfire warnings, during which making open fire is forbidden. Camping stoves can be used anywhere and anytime, but be extra careful during wildfire warnings.

DrinkBoiling the water for a few minutes before use is recommended.

SleepThere are commercial lodging facilities outside the park, e.g. in Leivonmäki.

Stay safeThere are few dangers in the park. If boating, canoeing or swimming, mind common advice.

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