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Rokua National Park
Finland's first site in the network of UNESCO's unique geological sites
When you explore the esker ridges, sandhills and kettle hole lakes of Rokua it's easy to see the clear traces of the Ice Age that explain why this area forms part of Finland's first UNESCO Geopark. Family-friendly trails lead off through the park's wooded sandhills, where the forest floor is blanketed with silvery lichens. Scattered through the park are many kettle hole lakes nestling in sandy hollows.
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Kohokohtia
Trekking
Outdoor & Sports
Rokua National Park is rather small and can be explored on foot. The Pooki Trail (5.3 km), an excellent day-trip destination, circles the beautiful Lake Pitkäjärvi and takes you to the handsome old-growth pine forest and finally onto the summit of Pookivaara Hill. The trail links to the Rokua area's wide network of trails. The trails range from easy to challenging.
Berry and Mushroom Picking
Wildlife & Nature
Although the heaths of Rokua are rugged, they offer nature's bounty. In good years, the berry and mushroom harvest is plentiful. In no time, you can pick a bucket full of lingonberries (Vaccinium vitis-idaea) and within a couple of hours you can gather a basketful of ceps (Boletus edulis).
Seeing the Sights and the Views
Landscapes & Sceneries
The dunes, the kettle-hole ponds (i.e. depressions created by blocks of ice that were buried in sand when the glaciers melted) and the esker slopes are very special sights. The thick light-coloured lichen shines on the rugged, undulating heaths. When looking at the views opening out from the summit of Pookivaara Hill and from the tower of the fire guard hut also located on the hill, you can clearly see how the Ice Age shaped the terrain.
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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
