Kuhmoinen Map

This sauna can only be used if you rent Lortikka vuokratupa (hut). Which is a large cabin close by.

lean -to sausage roasting and liters.

Kalalahti laavu

Renusaari laavu

A laavu on top of Päijälä castle hill overlooking Saaresjärvi river.

There are trees and sausage roasting on the lean -to

The Isojärvi National Park trails entry is about 21.5 km as one continuous hiking segment through Metsähallitus-managed forest, lake shores, and rocky ridges in Kuhmoinen in Central Finland. For maps, rules, services, and seasonal guidance for the park, start with the Isojärvi hiking and outdoor section on Luontoon.fi(1). Visit Kuhmoinen summarizes how the wider trail network, campfire sites, rental huts, Heretty services, and local connections fit together for visitors planning a day or overnight in the park(2). Retkiseikkailu’s trip write-up from Heretty and Kalalahti underlines how rocky, rooty, and hilly the footpaths feel in practice, with large glacial boulders along the way—worth reading for on-the-ground pacing and spring conditions(3). In layout terms the line is not a simple loop: it threads together the park’s main hiking network between the Huhtala and Kaatvuori access side, the Lortikka and Kalalahti shore clusters, the Heretty hub, and the Kannuslahti–Vahterjärvi–Kuorejärvi arc. Near the mapped start you pass Huhtala savusauna and Huhtala käymälä, then Kaatvuori pysäköintialue almost on the line—dry toilets sit near Huhtala and at many rest areas so you can plan breaks without listing every structure. About 5 km along, the Lortikka shore brings together Lortikka kuivakäymälä, Lortikka saunarakennus, Lortikka vuokratupa, Lortikka tulentekopaikka, Lortikka laituri, and Lortikka kaivo beside Isojärven kansallispuiston parkkipaikka and Lortikka tulentekopaikka pysäköintialueella. Kalalahden kotalaavu, Kalalahti telttailualue, Kalalahti tuletekopaikka, and Kalalahti kuivakäymälä-varasto sit a little farther along the shore strip for shelter, tent pitches, and a meal fire. Toward Heretty, Heretty porakaivo, Heretty P-alueen laajennus, Heretty kaivo, and Heretty 1 ja 2 (Kylämäntie 1335, Kuhmoinen) support longer outings with parking expansion, water points, and reservable wilderness cabins in the Heretty style. Kannuslahti kuivakäymälä, Kannuslahti tulipaikka, and Kannuslahti puolikota mark a quieter bay section before Vahterjärven laavu, Vahterjärvi tulentekopaikka, and Vahterjärvi liiteri-kuivakäymälä at the Vahterjärvi end. Kuorejärven telttapaikka, Kuorejärven laavu, Kuorejärvi liiteri-käymälä, and Kuorejärvi tulipaikka close the arc toward Kuorejärvi for tenting and lean-to stops. The same landscape links to shorter named routes you can branch onto, such as Majavapolku, Lortikka-Huhtala polku, Jätkän Polku, Heretty-Lortikka polku, Savottapolku, Heretty-Kuorejärvi-Vahteri polku, Kalalahti-Vahterjärvi polku, Hevosenlenkki, Kannuslahti luontopolku, and the Isojärvi MTB line where paths overlap—pick combinations from the official map rather than improvising shortcuts(1). Expect forest paths with roots and stone, short steep climbs, lake views, and beaver-influenced shorelines that the park is known for(2). After rain or frost, tread carefully on roots and sloping rock as Retkiseikkailu describes(3).

The Kalalahti–Vahterjärvi Trail is about 3.5 km point to point in Isojärvi National Park in Kuhmoinen, Central Finland. It links the Kalalahti resting area beside Lake Isojärvi with the small forest lake Vahterjärvi, where another lean-to and campfire sit by the shore. For national park rules, season notes, and the latest service information, use the Isojärvi National Park destination pages on Luontoon.fi(1), and read the Kalalahti laavu page on Luontoon.fi(2) for a concise summary of the bay-side lean-to, boat landing, and nearby camping spots. Independent hikers describe Majavapolku and the wider Huhtala–Kaatvuori trail network in detail, including how easy it is to combine walking tracks with the Kalalahti detour and where blue, red, and yellow trail markers appear when routes share the same forest road(3). Outdoor Family’s Majavapolku account adds colour on beaver-influenced ponds beside the approach roads and why many families still treat Kalalahti as the scenic payoff after walking in from the Huhtalantie parking pair(4). At the Kalalahti end you pass Kalalahden kotalaavu (kota-style lean-to), Kalalahti telttailualue, and Kalalahti tuletekopaikka gathered on and just above the rocky shoreline, with filtered views toward Isojärvi. Dry toilets are available near this cluster so longer outings stay comfortable without naming every hut maintenance building in the signage. After roughly three and a half kilometres of forest travel the route reaches Vahterjärven laavu and Vahterjärvi tulentekopaikka on Vahterjärvi’s shore, a quieter pocket of water ringed by wooded slopes. The trail is one segment inside a dense mesh of named routes: Majavapolku and Logger’s Trail meet near Kalalahti, Lortikka-Huhtala polku connects Huhtala farm and Kaatvuori parking with Lortikka on the big lake, Isojärvi MTB shares the same junctions with its yellow bike markers, and longer loops such as Heretty-Lortikka polku, Heretty–Kuorejärvi–Vahterjärvi Trail, Savottapolku, or the wider Isojärven kansallispuiston reitit network let you stitch together hut nights, sauna stops, and additional campfire pauses if you want more than this shoreline connector alone. Kuhmoinen is the municipality, and Central Finland is the wider regional frame.

For a family-friendly overview, wayfinding, and what to expect along the path, start with Visit Kuhmoinen’s nature destinations page(1). The route was developed with village volunteers and rural development funding; Leader Vesuri describes the Luonnossa liikkuen Päijälässä project that built the trail and linked it to local promotion(3). Luontopolkumies on Retkipaikka walked the route in 2025 and adds practical detail on markings, footing, and how the return follows the village road above the connecting river(2). The trail is about 2.3 km on our map in Päijälä, Kuhmoinen, in Central Finland. It climbs through spruce and pine to a small viewpoint on Sysipatteri hill, then crosses a bog section with duckboards and a rocky outcrop for a short rest before returning along a gravel road toward Päijälän Pirtti. Along the forest circuit, interpretation boards cover local nature, landscape history, and village stories(1)(2)(3). Marking is with blue paint spots on trees(2). A campfire and shelter cluster sit near the Päijälän Pirtti start—read more on our page for Päijälän Pirtin laavu; Retkipaikka notes a single fireplace convenient to the trailhead(2). About a kilometre into the walk you pass near Kohisevankosken rantautumispaikka and Kohisevankosken vesillelaskupaikka, where the Pitkäveden Melontareitti kayak route touches the shore; paddlers use carry routes around the rapids, while hikers here stay on the land trail. A little farther, Päijälän uimapaikka offers a swimming place beside the channel between Harjujärvi and Luodoksenjärvi, and Rukoushuoneen veneenlaskupaikka serves small boats. If you combine hiking with canoeing plans, our Pitkäveden Melontareitti page lists launches and resting places along the longer water trail. Expect modest elevation gain and some roots and stones on the forest path; allow roughly an hour including breaks. There is no dedicated public transport to the trailhead(2). For the latest event openings at the village house or any seasonal notices, check Visit Kuhmoinen(1).

Askonniemi nature trail is a very short loop of about 0.2 km on Askonniemi peninsula on Lake Päijänne in Kuhmoinen, Central Finland. Despite its length, it packs in a small-lake atmosphere: the route passes Askonniemi laituri (a dock), Askonniemi nuotiopaikka (a campfire spot), and Askonniemi puucee (a dry toilet) — handy if you are combining a swim, picnic, or short break with other outings in the Päijälä area. Kuhmoinen promotes a wide range of nature sites; Visit Kuhmoinen’s nature destinations section lists longer walks nearby, including the family-friendly Sysipatterin luontopolku starting from Päijälän Pirtin piha at Päijäläntie 12, plus laavus and other outdoor stops across the municipality(1). The English visitor guide summarises how Lake Päijänne and the municipality’s villages frame outdoor life here(2). Askonniemi sits in the same Lake Päijänne shoreline setting that draws holidaymakers to Kuhmoinen. If you are planning a fuller day in Päijälä, Mikko Sees at Retkipaikka.fi describes the dramatic Päijälän linnavuori hillfort and its views over Saaresjärvi — a separate attraction a few kilometres from the main village, but a natural pairing when you are already exploring this part of the municipality(3).

For marked hiking in Isojärvi National Park, use the Isojärvi trails hub on Luontoon.fi(1) and the park instructions on Luontoon.fi(2) for fees, seasonal access, campfire rules, and restrictions before you head out. Heretty–Kuorejärvi–Vahteri polku is about 5.4 km on our map as a one-way link in Kuhmoinen, Central Finland, inside Isojärvi National Park. It connects the Heretty and Kannuslahti shore area with Vahterjärvi and Kuorejärvi, where Metsähallitus has grouped shelters, fireplaces, and overnight spots with the wider Hevosenlenkki and Heretty-Lortikka polku network. From the Heretty end, Kannuslahti tulipaikka, Kannuslahti puolikota, and the dry toilet cluster at Kannuslahti kuivakäymälä sit almost on top of each other in forest above the bay—practical for a break before you commit to the crossing toward the lakes. About 1.25 km along you pass Lortikka tulentekopaikka pysäköintialueella right beside the Lortikka parking-route junction, which ties cleanly into Heretty-Lortikka polku if you want to extend toward Lortikka vuokratupa or the national-park parking at Isojärven kansallispuiston parkkipaikka. Between roughly 1.5 km and 1.6 km the line touches Vahterjärvi: Vahterjärven laavu, Vahterjärvi tulentekopaikka, and Vahterjärvi liiteri-kuivakäymälä form a single service cluster on the shore. Many people pause there for lunch; trip accounts from autumn visits describe small streams and brook noise along the approach and reward the stop with a sheltered fire ring and woodshed access(3). The Kuorejärvi shore segment lands near 4.4 km with Kuorejärvi tulipaikka, Kuorejärven laavu, Kuorejärvi liiteri-käymälä, and Kuorejärven telttapaikka in the same tight arc—good for an end-of-day camp or a turnaround point if you arrange transport back to Heretty. The same lakes show up in longer ring descriptions for the park; combined loops such as Heretty–Latokuusikko–Vahterjärvi–Heretty are longer outings than this single connector(4). Independent hikers caution that duckboards and low-lying stretches near Kuorejärvi can be soaked or even lifted by high water after wet weather, so waterproof boots and poles help on the planks(3). Jyrkikokko’s hike report also notes beaver activity and lively small streams toward Vahterjärvi in autumn conditions(3). Out in the Nature summarizes the wider Isojärvi trail network from Heretty, beaver habitats, and the historic Heretty lumber site with summer café access off Kylämäntie(4). You can stitch this section into Isojärven kansallispuiston reitit, Savottapolku, Jätkän Polku, Kalalahti-Vahterjärvi polku, Kannuslahti luontopolku, or Hevosenlenkki where those lines meet yours.

For rules, maps, and up-to-date cycling information for Isojärvi National Park, Metsähallitus (Luontoon.fi) publishes the official cycling section for the destination(1). The mountain biking route is about 16.2 km as one marked circuit through the park near Kuhmoinen in Central Finland. Visit Kuhmoinen describes it as a summer 2019-opened riding circuit from Heretty toward Lortikka and back along smaller gravel roads for roughly 16 km total, within about an hour’s drive of Lahti, Tampere, and Jyväskylä(3). The Metsähallitus mountain biking trail brochure presents the ride as a moderate MTB experience in historic lumberjack landscapes, climbing to rocky heaths and dropping to canyon-valley mires, with terrain markings completed by summer 2019(2). In practice the riding is varied: forest paths and gravel, sections with roots and rock, occasional duckboards, and places where less experienced riders may prefer to walk short pitches(4). Retkipaikka’s ride report from the same route notes 2–5 hour trip times in Luontoon materials, plenty of small lakes and ponds along the way, and the need to watch for hikers on shared connections(4). Mountain biking elsewhere in the national park is limited to this marked bike route and public roads as stated on visitor pages(4). Along the ride you pass the main Heretty cluster (Heretty 1 ja 2, water points, and Heretty P-alueen laajennus parking) at the Kylämäntie gateway, then swing through Nokipohja parkkipaikkka and the Huhtala service area (Huhtala savusauna, Huhtala pysäköintialue, and nearby Kaatvuori pysäköintialue) before reaching Kalalahden kotalaavu, Kalalahti telttailualue, and Kalalahti tuletekopaikka on Kalalahti bay. The Lortikka shore and Isojärven kansallispuiston parkkipaikka area bundle Lortikka vuokratupa, Lortikka saunarakennus, Lortikka laituri, and campfire spots. Vahterjärven laavu and Vahterjärvi tulentekopaikka sit above Vahterjärvi, and Kannuslahti tulipaikka with Kannuslahti puolikota closes the northern lake side toward the return leg. The same trail hub links to major walking circuits you can combine on foot: Hevosenlenkki, Heretty-Lortikka polku, Kannuslahti luontopolku, Isojärven kansallispuiston reitit, Savottapolku, Lortikka-Huhtala polku, Majavapolku, Jätkän Polku, Kalalahti-Vahterjärvi polku, and Heretty-Kuorejärvi-Vahteri polku. Practical bike and boat hire from Heretty is linked under Where to rent bikes; Visit Kuhmoinen still gives a useful regional overview of the park and services(3).

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