For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Southern Ostrobothnia. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful hiking routes.
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The 10 Most Beautiful hiking routes in Southern Ostrobothnia
Hiking Route
· Kauhaneva-Pohjakangas Nationalpark
Katikankierros
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
2.2 km
1:30 h
65 m
65 m
A hidden natural gem of western Finland, where streams flowing at the bottom of a steep gorge meander in the shadow of a dim spruce forest.
Hiking Route
· Lauhanvuori Nationalpark
Terrace round
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
8.9 km
3:00 h
60 m
60 m
Stroll along the slopes and shores of an ancient island, hike through the vast pine forest to the shores of a clear-water lake. Climb to the highest hill on the west coast and enjoy the expansive scenery at the observation tower.
Hiking Route
· Lauhanvuori Nationalpark
Pirunkierros
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
4.6 km
1:30 h
15 m
15 m
Walk across a large stone field, open pine forests and the edge of a swamp. Can you find the signs of an ancient earthquake?
Nature Trail
· Isojoki
Unobstructed nature path of Mustansaarenkeidas, Isojoki
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
1.1 km
0:30 h
2 m
2 m
Experience the stunning scenery of the southernmost mire in Southern Ostrobothnia and enjoy nature in an unobstructed nature tower.
Hiking Route
· Ostrobothnia
Utterleden
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
49.5 km
14:00 h
27 m
28 m
The well-maintained and 50 km long hiking trail Utterleden / Saukonreitti (the Otter trail) connects some of the most attractive and beautiful parts of Pedersöre together.
Hiking Route
· Lappajärvi
Hanhivuoren laavu, Tarvola - Lappajärvi
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
5.5 km
1:20 h
31 m
0 m
Hanhivuoren laavu sopii mainiosti leppoisaan päiväretkeilyyn. Laavun lähettyville pääsee omalla autolla ja parkkipaikalta on lyhyt noin 300 metrin kävelymatka laavulle.
Hiking Route
· Finland
Prännin patikka, Ketunlenkki, Ylihärmä, Kauhava
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
3.7 km
0:55 h
24 m
25 m
Ketunlenkki on monipuolinen ja vaihteleva osa Prännin Patikan laajempaa, 20 km:n reittikokonaisuutta. Reitti kulkee jylhissä kalliomaisemissa sekä suonotkelmissa.
Hiking Route
· Lappajärvi
Ammeskallion retkeilyreitti, Itäkylä - Lappajärvi
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
5.2 km
1:00 h
36 m
36 m
Ammeskallion retkeilyreitti on helppokulkuinen, edestakainen ja noin 5 km mittainen reitti, joka soveltuu hyvin päiväretkeilyyn tai maastopyöräilyyn. Tämän helppokulkuisen polun varrella voit nauttia luonnon rauhasta ja käydä ihailemassa näkötornista avautuvaa maisemaa.
Hiking Route
· Kauhava
Kirkkopakka, Ekolan kylä, Alahärmä, Kauhava
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
1.4 km
0:30 h
5 m
5 m
Kirkkopakka on lohkare- ja rakoluolasto, joka on syntynyt jäätikön kasaamista lohkareista ja kallioon rapautumisen seurauksena avautuneista raoista.
Hiking Route
· Karijoki
Iso-Kakkori trail, Karijoki
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
4 km
1:30 h
60 m
60 m
Climb in the footsteps of the stonemasons to Iso-Kakkori, one of the finest vantage points in Southern Ostrobothnia.
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Ammeskallion retkeilyreitti, Itäkylä - Lappajärvi by Joona
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