Nature attraction, Routes and trails
Lintusyrjänharju
Lintusyrjänharju is a beautiful heathland area with excellent visibility. The stunning lichen-covered heaths are easy to walk across.
Walking, mountain biking
- Target group: adults, senior citizens, families
- Departure: Koskenpääntie 2
- Direction of rotation: anti-clockwise
- Route length: 4.5 km
- Route description: From the school grounds at Pohjoislahden to Lintusyrjänharju. The route starts off on flat heathland. The climb up to the ridge itself, at around the 3 km mark, is steep, as is the descent. The whole area consists of dry sandy heathland, so it is easy to walk on even in wet weather.
- Alte ative route: You can take a shortcut around the steep ridge by following the lower part of the ridge (no signposts). There are plenty of other paths in the Lintusyrjä area, and the fine sandy ridge is easy to walk on. The paths are shown on the map.
- Route markings: The route is marked with blue signs and tape.
- Map: Routes around Lake Pohjoisjärvi (PDF). Maps are also available from the box on the school wall.
- Download the GPX file for the 4.6 km route (open on a mobile device that already has a map app, e.g. Origo Maps)
- Rest stops and facilities:
No rest stops; please bring your own drinks and snacks; no toilets. The Village Association’s summer kiosk is located in the school playground at the starting point. - Additional route: The Mikkolankankaan fitness trail is located on the other side of Koskenpääntie, where the terrain and route are very similar to those of the nature trail.
- Route operator: Keuruu Town Council
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