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Salamajärvi National Park
Follow in the hoofprints of wild forest reindeer.
Heikinjärvenneva is the most important of the mires in the national park. From the observation tower standing on the edge of the mire, you can watch the abundance of wader species in the national park. The most impressive forest nature of the national park is the Koirajoki old-growth forest area, which has been protected by Metsähallitus decision since 1912. There is a large number of tall old trees in the Koirajoki pine-dominated old-growth forest.
The Wild Forest Reindeer disappeared from Finland in the beginning of the 1900s for decades. In 1979, two males and eight females were transferred from Kuhmo, and since then the population of the Wild Forest Reindeer has increased in Suomenselkä area to over 1000 individuals.
There is about 60 km of trails in Salamajärvi National Park. The trails form an essential part of Peura Trail network.
Merkittyjä reittejä on 70 kilometrin verran, ja ne liittyvät Suomen pisimpään, 115 kilometrin pituiseen retkeilyreitistöön Peuran polkuun. Suosittu retkeilyreitti on myös 58 kilometrin mittainen Hirvaan kierros. Patikoitavaa riittää siis useammallekin päivälle, ja majoittumaan pystyt reitin varrella olevilla eräkämpillä: autio-/varaustuvilla, laavuilla ja kodilla.
The Wild Forest Reindeer disappeared from Finland in the beginning of the 1900s for decades. In 1979, two males and eight females were transferred from Kuhmo, and since then the population of the Wild Forest Reindeer has increased in Suomenselkä area to over 1000 individuals.
There is about 60 km of trails in Salamajärvi National Park. The trails form an essential part of Peura Trail network.
Merkittyjä reittejä on 70 kilometrin verran, ja ne liittyvät Suomen pisimpään, 115 kilometrin pituiseen retkeilyreitistöön Peuran polkuun. Suosittu retkeilyreitti on myös 58 kilometrin mittainen Hirvaan kierros. Patikoitavaa riittää siis useammallekin päivälle, ja majoittumaan pystyt reitin varrella olevilla eräkämpillä: autio-/varaustuvilla, laavuilla ja kodilla.
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Kohokohtia
Hiking
Outdoor & Sports
Explore nature during a trek in the wilderness! The national park features some 70 km of marked trails (1.5–56 km), connected to the extensive Peura Trail network (115 km). You can choose a trail that suits your purposes – a day-trip or a trek lasting several days. On the way, you can stay overnight in a tent, a lean-to shelter, a hut or rental hut. Easily accessible starting points include the Koirasalmi Nature Hut, National Park parking areas or the Salamanperä Strict Nature Reserve parking area.
Fishing
Wildlife & Nature
The beautiful lakes of the recreational Fishing area of lakes Iso Koirajärvi and Pieni Koirajärvi with their rocky shores and islands attract fishermen to try their luck and relax. Brown trout, whitefish and grayling are planted in lake Iso Koirajärvi. A specific permit for this destination is required to fish in Iso Koirajärvi Lake.
Sights and scenery
Landscapes & Sceneries
The depressions left by ancient tar pits are relics of tar burning 200–400 years ago. The Kaulus meadow sauna used to provide modest shelter for the workers who mowed hay in the mire. The Heikinjärvenneva mire and Salamanperä Strict Nature Reserve are also worth exploring.
Tämä reitti kulkee kohteen läpi
Reitin varrella
Welcome to our customised route, where You will be filled with nature, long walks and wellness! In Finland we have 40 National Parks and this route gives you the opportunity to explore at least 6 of them in one single trip!
5 - 12 days
