HAAPAVESI HIKING AREAS
Hills and dozens of lakes
Pack your coffee and cocoa and take a hike into the lap of nature
You can find the hiking map of Haapavesi here
Nature trail
Korkatti mountain nature trail
Korkattivuori is the highest place in the western part of Oulu County. Exceptional views and a nature trail make it an interesting excursion destination in Northern Ostrobothnia. The top of the mountain rises 186.6 meters above sea level. The height difference is 50 meters to the nearby Nevanperänneva and 80 meters to the center of the Ojakylä opening. The lowest level of the former fire watch tower on the rocky top of the mountain has been restored as a vantage point.
- WGS84 – lat: 64.19575 lon: 25.53109
- Drive 10,7 km on the main road 793 from Kirkonkylä towards Pulkkila to a a road sign “Korkatin Polku” on the left. In 800 m from the fork you will see is a lean-to and a fire site, where the nature trail to Korkattivuori and old woods protected site begins.
- This is the highest level nature trail in the area. The path runs through the area of diverse nature habitats.
- WGS84 – lat: 64.20943 lon: 25.44930
- Beautiful landscape opens to the viewer from the bird watching tower as well as bird spotting.
It is one of the most significant bird lakes in Finland. A birdwatcher can spot many rare bird species during spring and autumn migrations.
Distance from the parking lot to the bird tower is about 1.5 km.
- WGS84 – lat: 64.20943 lon: 25.44930
- Beautiful landscape opens to the viewer from the bird watching tower as well as bird spotting.
It is one of the most significant bird lakes in Finland. A birdwatcher can spot many rare bird species during spring and autumn migrations.
Distance from the parking lot to the bird tower is about 1.5 km.
Birdwatching tower at the shore of Kirkkojärvi in the center.
WGS84 – lat: 64.13114 lon: 25.38144
- You can get there by car.
- There is also a boat ramp with boat park.
- The beach is very close and the nature trail runs along the shore of Kirkkojärvi to Paakkila’s garden.
- An excellent destination for hiking with young children.
WGS84 – lat: 64.15338 lon: 25.35594
- A lean-to along the lit ski/run track.
- Bring your own firewood.
- The lean-to is accessed via a sawdust track.
‘WGS84 – lat: 64.09958 lon: 25.43180
- A well-maintained lean-to in Vattukylä right by Isokivi run track.
- Bring your own firewood.
- A lean-to is about half a kilometer from the road. You can take the forest car road to the lean-to.
WGS84 – lat: 64.15039 lon: 25.36334
- You can get there by car.
- It is a closed hut with a firesite (bring your own firewood).
- There is parking site, dog park, monkey track, running staircase, ski tracks and an outdoor workout place.
- Versatile outdoor sport area. A hut is near the coolest sled hill.
Hyttikallio area has a lit ski/run track of 3.6 km
- Read more about Lumimaa here
WGS84 – lat: 64.09678 lon: 25.36639
- It is a great hiking destination in about half kilometer walk from the direction of Vatjusjärvi.
- Bring your own firewood.
- A hut is on the top of the small hill.
WGS84 – lat: 64.26970 lon: 25.19206
- Rasvakoski cabin.
- It is a popular hiking destination in a convenient walking distance.
- It is a small log cabin near Pirnesjoki on the side of Haapavesi.
- The place is located close to Hirvineva and nowadays the Vihanti run tracks go through the cabin.
- It’s an amazing place in the middle of the forest.
WGS84 – lat: 63.97839 lon: 25.31777
- Address: Karsikkaantie 197, 86600 Haapavesi.
- Vähämäki 9-hole disc golf course. More information about the course can be found here.
- Lit exercise and skiing area. From the parking lot, there is approximately a 2.5-kilometer-long, flat, and wide illuminated ski trail.
- A canvas kota serves as a break and campfire spot on-site.
- Accessible by car directly to the yard.
- A clean outdoor toilet is available in the area.
- The 70-square-meter kota can accommodate up to sixty people. The kota is available for rent for various events and meetings. For rental inquiries, please contact Heikki Halla-aho at 0400 283186. The kota is locked.
- The best ski tracks in Haapavesi begin closeby.
- Firewood is provided.
- You can get there by car.
- Perfect setting for cycling, trail running, jogging and frisbee golf.
Turvetie 1272, 86600 Haapavesi
WGS84 – lat: 64.32448 lon: 25.34642
- A hut in a good condition at the end of the forest сar road.
- Bring your own firewood.
WGS84 – lat: 64.18306 lon: 25.4830
- A hut near Villa Korkatti.
- Bring your own firewood.
WGS84 – lat: 64.17207 lon: 25.48763
- A lean-to right by the ski/run track.
- Easy acces by ski – in about 1.8 km from the parking lot.
- Suitable distance to travel with children and with the stroller all the way to the hut.
WGS84 – lat: 64.18879 lon: 25.41322
- Well-kept leant-tos in a beautiful landscape. By the ski track that leads to Korkatti ski resort.
- Bring your own firewood.
- Driving Directions: About 1.5 km from the intersection of the Karhunkankaantie towards Karhunkangas. There are parking spots on the side of the road. Walking distance the parking lot to the hut is about 2km by ski track.
WGS84 – lat: 64.04221 lon: 25.20266
- It is a hunting lodge near Latva hut.
WGS84 – lat: 64.03465 lon: 25.45900
- A significant cultural and historical site. This hiking destination is worth visiting.
- Rappi pasture hut represents a disappearing farming culture. It is one of the best-kept pasture huts of all 200 huts in Haapavesi. It is also one of the most significant cultural historical sites in North Ostrobothnia.
In exchange of the renovation work by the local area association Haapavesi Society, the hut owner allowed to use the pasture hut as a free tourist destination.
WGS84 – lat: 64.10567 lon: 25.72528
- Laavu is located on the border of Kärsämäki and Siikalatva municipalities.
WGS84 – lat: 64.28363 lon: 25.41290
- This hut is fully renovated by Haapavesi Latu in 2019 is located on the north-eastern shore. The hut is open to visitors.
WGS84 – lat: 64.14112 lon: 25.15789
- A tidy, well-kept lean-to by the ski/fitness track.
- The car will take you all the way to the destination.
- The lean-to is also well suited for hiking with children.
Köyryrimpi-Ollikanneva is a large sring big located to the north-east of the Ainali bird lakes. There are also raised bogs in Köyryrimpi. Köyryrimpi-Ollikaanneva is a valuable bird bog.
Köyryrimpi and Ollikkaanneva bog is is one of the last natural examples of string bogs that used to be very typical to Haapavesi. (Kirjastovirma)
aapasoista. (Kirjastovirma)
Turn from Metsoperäntie onto Veneneva forest road. Drive a little over 2 km. On the left side of the road, there is an independent lean-to shelter. About 200 meters ahead, there is a snowmobile trail turning left. By following the snowmobile trail for approximately 700-800 meters, you will reach the Halmenlampi lean-to shelter. Next to it is the beautiful Halmenlampi and a stunning marsh area. It’s worth visiting the marsh on your excursion.
Turn from Metsoperäntie onto Veneneva forest road. Drive a little over 2 km. On the left side of the road, there is an independent lean-to shelter. About 200 meters ahead, there is a snowmobile trail turning left. By following the snowmobile trail for approximately 700-800 meters, you will reach the Halmenlampi lean-to shelter. Next to it is the beautiful Halmenlampi and a stunning marsh area. It’s worth visiting the marsh on your excursion
Bird lakes
In addition to the lakes, the bogs of the area and the draining basin of the Haaponeva peat production area to the east of Ainali are also interesting bird-watching places.
With its bird diversity, considered to be the most versatile in Finland, Ainali, Apaja, Haapolampi, Korkatti, Kypärä, Litukka, Suojärvi and Köyrylampi in the bog area of Köyryrimpi, are a bird lake complex of international significance. (Kirjastovirma)
Piipsanneva is one of the largest undivided peat production areas in Europe. The size of the total area is 3400 hectares. Huge reserves of peat are used, for example, for heat production.
It is one of the most significant bird lakes in Finland. A birdwatcher can spot many rare bird species during spring and autumn migrations.
Driving directions to Ainali.
From the village of Haapavesi, follow Pulkkilantie 5.3 km and turn to Karhukankaantie. Lake Ainali will be visible on the west side, approximately 6 km away. A path to the bird tower on the northern shore of Ainali begins at the western side of the road in 8 km from the intersection of Karhukankaantie.
Köyryrimpi-Ollikanneva is a large sring bog located to the north-east of the Ainali bird lakes. There are also raised bogs in Köyryrimpi. Köyryrimpi-Ollikaanneva is a valuable bird bog.
Köyryrimpi and Ollikkaanneva bog is is one of the last natural examples of string bogs that used to be very typical to Haapavesi. (Kirjastovirma)
Driving Directions:
Only the joint road owners may use Osmangi forest car road that begins in the village of Ainali. Köyrylampi is about 7 km east of the road. The road continues for another 4,5 kilometres until it is cut off by a gate. On the left side of the gate begins a path leading to the shore of Suojärvi.
Directions to Suojärvi
- Only the joint road owners may use Osmangi forest car road that begins in the village of Ainali. Köyrylampi is about 7 km east of the road. The road continues for another 4,5 kilometres until it is cut off by a gate. On the left side of the gate begins a path leading to the shore of Suojärvi.
- On the north-eastern shore of Suojärvi there is Suomen Latu lean-to.
