For maps, Poltinlampi sauna bookings, and directions to the ice-age Kivimäen luola cave, start with the Häähninmäki outdoor area trails page. The City of Hankasalmi summarises the lookout tower, winter options, and contacts on its visitor pages. Coordinates, access from both Hankasalmi and Konnevesi, and year-rou...
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Description
For maps, Poltinlampi sauna bookings, and directions to the ice-age Kivimäen luola cave, start with the Häähninmäki outdoor area trails page. The City of Hankasalmi summarises the lookout tower, winter options, and contacts on its visitor pages. Coordinates, access from both Hankasalmi and Konnevesi, and year-round fatbike use are summarised in regional listings. Retkipaikka’s Luontopolkumies walk adds practical notes on colour-coded loops, boardwalks, and the 2020 tower.
The trail is about 29.8 km as one continuous hiking route. Official descriptions of the wider Häähninmäki network often quote roughly 35 km of summer paths that combine for walking, trail running, and mountain biking; your day on foot can be shorter loops or the full line. Central Finland is lake country; the route sits on the Hankasalmi–Konnevesi boundary, on an old Häme hunting-grounds border—interpretation boards along the paths explain the large 1956–1957 clearing and local wildlife.
Near the main trailhead, about 5 km into the route, Häähninmäen parkkipaikka gives access to the Paskolammin luontopolku and Häähnintuvan polku connectors. A short walk uphill brings you to Peikkola, a small historic shelter, then Häähnintupa with nearby campfire shelters and the Häähninmäen näkötorni: a roughly 20 m tower on a hill rising to about 190 m above sea level, with views west toward Iso-Häähninjärvi. The tower building can be booked for overnight stays; dry toilets sit near the hut and tower area.
Farther along, Kivivuoren luola parkkipaikka leads toward Kivimäen luola, a narrow-gap ice-age fissure cave toward the eastern side of the network; the trails page gives driving access via Rasinmäentie for the nearest car park. Poltinlampi clusters boardwalks, a reservable sauna, and a lakeside stop—phone 040-522 9886 is published for sauna and overnight bookings on the trails page. Häähninmäki parkkipaikka and Purtomäen laavu at Purtomäentie 416 offer another entry and a lean-to stop toward the south-east part of the line. Sirkkamäen luontopolku branches toward Sirkkamäen uimapaikka and other local facilities from the Häähnintupa area. The same path network is shared with Häähninmäen maastopyöräilyreitit; waymarks use several colours, with red emphasising the mountain bike line—check the notice board at the car park so hiking and cycling colours are not mixed up.
Terrain mixes wide gravel paths, forest floor, and duckboards across mires; wear sturdy footwear and consider rubber boots in wet weather. Trails were improved with new signage around 2016.
Length & route
About 29.8 km as one continuous hiking route on the map. Official material for the Häähninmäki area often describes roughly 35 km of summer trail network with many loop and link options. You can shorten the day using Häähninmäen, Kivivuoren luola, Poltinlampi, or Häähninmäki parking areas along the line.
Getting there
By car from Hankasalmi, follow signs toward Häähninmäki; the main car park is at Häähnintuvantie 160, 41540 Hankasalmi, about 500 m walk from Häähnintupa per regional listings. Clear signage starts several kilometres out along Säkinmäentie. From Konnevesi, approach via Sirkkamäentie. Purtomäen laavu is reachable by car at Purtomäentie 416. For Kivimäen luola, the trails page points to parking off Rasinmäentie within about one kilometre of the cave.
Good to know
The Häähnintupa area is cared for by a hut committee including Hankasalmen Latu ja Polku, Hankasalmen Kameraseura, and Sirkkamäen village association. Poltinlampi sauna and overnight use are booked via the phone published on the trails page. Mountain bike routes share the network; check colour legends so you follow walking markers rather than the red bike line.
History
The Visit Jyväskylä Region listing notes that Häähninmäki was an old boundary of Häme hunting grounds. Häähnintupa opened in 2012 as a day-use and bookable wilderness hut, and the lookout tower was built in 2020. Large clearing work in 1956–1957 is documented on on-trail boards.
The network offers many junctions; Luontopolkumies walked western loops first, then longer Poltinlampi circuits—choose by colour markers and the map board at the car park. Either direction is possible where paths allow.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
Winter Maintenance
Winter Maintenance
Several colours are used for different walking and biking loops; orange marks the Paskolammi nature-trail circuit, yellow appears on longer Poltinlampi circuits, and red marks the mountain bike network—confirm at the trailhead board before starting.
About 7–10 hours walking for the full 29.8 km depending on pace and stops, or shorter sections using alternative parking. Allow at least a couple of hours for a tower-and-short-loop visit.
Est. Time
Duckboards / Dirt / Gravel
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track, Wide Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
2016
Renovation years
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Our data was researched from Hankasalmi, and other trusted sources, in March 2026. Our route / place GPX data comes from Metsähallitus / Lipas, last updated March 2026. Always check their official website for safety-critical updates.
For maps, Poltinlampi sauna bookings, and directions to the ice-age Kivimäen luola cave, start with the Häähninmäki outdoor area trails page. The City of Hankasalmi summarises the lookout tower, winter options, and contacts on its visitor pages. Coordinates, access from both Hankasalmi and Konnevesi, and year-rou...
Häähninmäen ulkoilualue – Reitit+
Description
For maps, Poltinlampi sauna bookings, and directions to the ice-age Kivimäen luola cave, start with the Häähninmäki outdoor area trails page. The City of Hankasalmi summarises the lookout tower, winter options, and contacts on its visitor pages. Coordinates, access from both Hankasalmi and Konnevesi, and year-round fatbike use are summarised in regional listings. Retkipaikka’s Luontopolkumies walk adds practical notes on colour-coded loops, boardwalks, and the 2020 tower.
The trail is about 29.8 km as one continuous hiking route. Official descriptions of the wider Häähninmäki network often quote roughly 35 km of summer paths that combine for walking, trail running, and mountain biking; your day on foot can be shorter loops or the full line. Central Finland is lake country; the route sits on the Hankasalmi–Konnevesi boundary, on an old Häme hunting-grounds border—interpretation boards along the paths explain the large 1956–1957 clearing and local wildlife.
Near the main trailhead, about 5 km into the route, Häähninmäen parkkipaikka gives access to the Paskolammin luontopolku and Häähnintuvan polku connectors. A short walk uphill brings you to Peikkola, a small historic shelter, then Häähnintupa with nearby campfire shelters and the Häähninmäen näkötorni: a roughly 20 m tower on a hill rising to about 190 m above sea level, with views west toward Iso-Häähninjärvi. The tower building can be booked for overnight stays; dry toilets sit near the hut and tower area.
Farther along, Kivivuoren luola parkkipaikka leads toward Kivimäen luola, a narrow-gap ice-age fissure cave toward the eastern side of the network; the trails page gives driving access via Rasinmäentie for the nearest car park. Poltinlampi clusters boardwalks, a reservable sauna, and a lakeside stop—phone 040-522 9886 is published for sauna and overnight bookings on the trails page. Häähninmäki parkkipaikka and Purtomäen laavu at Purtomäentie 416 offer another entry and a lean-to stop toward the south-east part of the line. Sirkkamäen luontopolku branches toward Sirkkamäen uimapaikka and other local facilities from the Häähnintupa area. The same path network is shared with Häähninmäen maastopyöräilyreitit; waymarks use several colours, with red emphasising the mountain bike line—check the notice board at the car park so hiking and cycling colours are not mixed up.
Terrain mixes wide gravel paths, forest floor, and duckboards across mires; wear sturdy footwear and consider rubber boots in wet weather. Trails were improved with new signage around 2016.
Length & route
About 29.8 km as one continuous hiking route on the map. Official material for the Häähninmäki area often describes roughly 35 km of summer trail network with many loop and link options. You can shorten the day using Häähninmäen, Kivivuoren luola, Poltinlampi, or Häähninmäki parking areas along the line.
Getting there
By car from Hankasalmi, follow signs toward Häähninmäki; the main car park is at Häähnintuvantie 160, 41540 Hankasalmi, about 500 m walk from Häähnintupa per regional listings. Clear signage starts several kilometres out along Säkinmäentie. From Konnevesi, approach via Sirkkamäentie. Purtomäen laavu is reachable by car at Purtomäentie 416. For Kivimäen luola, the trails page points to parking off Rasinmäentie within about one kilometre of the cave.
Good to know
The Häähnintupa area is cared for by a hut committee including Hankasalmen Latu ja Polku, Hankasalmen Kameraseura, and Sirkkamäen village association. Poltinlampi sauna and overnight use are booked via the phone published on the trails page. Mountain bike routes share the network; check colour legends so you follow walking markers rather than the red bike line.
History
The Visit Jyväskylä Region listing notes that Häähninmäki was an old boundary of Häme hunting grounds. Häähnintupa opened in 2012 as a day-use and bookable wilderness hut, and the lookout tower was built in 2020. Large clearing work in 1956–1957 is documented on on-trail boards.
The network offers many junctions; Luontopolkumies walked western loops first, then longer Poltinlampi circuits—choose by colour markers and the map board at the car park. Either direction is possible where paths allow.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
Winter Maintenance
Winter Maintenance
Several colours are used for different walking and biking loops; orange marks the Paskolammi nature-trail circuit, yellow appears on longer Poltinlampi circuits, and red marks the mountain bike network—confirm at the trailhead board before starting.
About 7–10 hours walking for the full 29.8 km depending on pace and stops, or shorter sections using alternative parking. Allow at least a couple of hours for a tower-and-short-loop visit.
Est. Time
Duckboards / Dirt / Gravel
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track, Wide Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
2016
Renovation years
Visit Jyväskylä Region – Häähninmäki lookout and hiking trails
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Our data was researched from Hankasalmi, and other trusted sources, in March 2026. Our route / place GPX data comes from Metsähallitus / Lipas, last updated March 2026. Always check their official website for safety-critical updates.