This easy forest walk of about 3.3 km links the Ylipää area with Lainekallion laavu and the Lainekallio geosite on the southwest side of Lake Lappajärvi in South Ostrobothnia. Lappajärvi sits in the UNESCO-recognised Kraatterijärven Geopark landscape around Europe’s largest impact crater lake, and Lainekallio is one of...
Usually walked out-and-back between the Ylipää-side forest approach and Lainekallion laavu; you can reverse direction if you start from the lean-to area.
Route direction
UNESCO
Area
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Hike / Walk
Activity
3.3 km
Distance
About 45–60 minutes one way for most walkers, or a bit longer with breaks at Lainekallion laavu and the geosite.
Est. Time
Dirt
Surface
Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
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Our data was researched from Lappajärvi, 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.