Nature attractions

Nature attractions in Keuruu

• Koivumäki, Iso Kivijärvi, Pitkäniemi: Hiidenki u. Map
• Uuranjärvi: Pöytäkivi. Map
• Heinä – Valkeinen: Birdwatching tower, campfire site, signposts, footpath. Map
• Isorimppi, Virrankoski: Lintujärvi, birdwatching tower, shelter. Map
• Valkeinen: Fishing, swimming and camping area, campfire sites, toilets, cooking shelter. Map
• Siipikangas, a primeval forest area along Pitkäläntie. Map
• Heiluvakivi in Jouhtimäki. Map
• Lehtovuori: A striking escarpment. Map
• Karhusuo in Kalliomäki: an undrained open bog; birds include the golden plover, which nests here. map
• Kalikkamäki in Simsiö: a viewpoint looking from north to east, near the road. map
• Hirvikylä Nature Reserve: primeval forest, meadow. Map
• Vesilahden Marsh: The town’s largest marsh. A protected wetland area where golden plovers breed. Map
• The sandy beaches of Paloranta on Lake Liesjärvi: undeveloped beaches approximately 400 metres long. Map
• Korkatin Strawberry Hill: A beautiful view of Lake Liesjärvi from the top of the hill. Map
• Niinimäki in Janhosperä: Keuruu’s highest hill, 232.5 m, with views to the south. Map
• Etelämäki in Mäkikylä, Suolahti: A high hill, a viewing tower. Map
• Jouhtimäki, Lankkua: A high hill with a view to the west. Map
• Myllykoski in Lankkua: A rapids featuring Keuruu’s only log flume. Map
• Vuorela: Cultural site, managed meadow, walking trail. Map
• Kypärävuori, Jukojärvi: A high hill with views to the north-east. Map
• Myllypuro: A rapids featuring an old mill and smithy, a fulling mill, and the Lipas fulling house. Map
• Ronavuori: A high hill offering sweeping views from the south-west through the north to the east; road; map
• Korkeakoski on Lake Jukojärvi: steep rapids, mill. map
• The Hinkkasuo Spring in Huttula: A large spring whose water flows underground. map
• Huttula’s Isonkivenaho: A boulder from Saloskangas, a large rock on a high hill. map
• Ampila Cave Hill, Hideaway Cave: The only cave in Keuruu marked on the map. map
• Asunnanmäki: A striking hill, partly covered in primeval forest, with many nests of the red wood ant. map
• Lempaatsuo: A largely undrained pine bog, two ponds and sightings of Siberian jays. map
• Koivumäki, Kupankoski: Rapids, museum, cottage, flying squirrels. Map
• Karjovuori in Manniskylä: A high hill offering views from the north-west to the east. Map
• Riitalahti: A beautiful viewpoint along the Keuruu–Mänttä road, with rest areas. Map
• Lintusyrjä Escarpment: Keuruu’s most impressive escarpment, with views stretching from the north-west to the north-east, a fine bog hollow, and a popular hiking destination. Map
• Pikkuhiekka: Beautiful sandy beaches, campfire site, toilets, recreational use. Map
• Mäkikylä, Savonmäki. Map
• Aholan Meadow in Lautaperä: A beautiful meadow where plants such as summer milkwort and common ragwort grow. map
• Valkeajärvi, Ryönänkoski. Map
• Salmenkylä, Pihlaiskoski: Fishing. Map
• Iso Virkamäki: A sweeping view from west to north and south-east. Map
• Päijänteenmäki: A magnificent hill in the distance, a lovely old mixed forest. map
• Hartikankivet: Impressive boulders on the edge of the mountain, one of which is about to roll down the slope. map
• Huhkovuori, Lake Huhkojärvi: a 4.5 km long and 41 m deep gorge lake with impressive rocky cliffs along its shores; Akseli Gallen-Kallela lived on the lake’s shore and painted scenes of this rural lake. map
• Lipsing Gorge: A steep-sided gorge running south from Lake Huhkojärvi, with three pools at its base. Part of the gorge lies on the Jämsänkoski side. map
• Reinikankoski, Lapinperä: map
• Virtalankoski and the Pohjola Museum: A popular fishing spot with a campfire site and accommodation. Map
• Lihjamo, Tamppikoski: A fast-flowing rapids used for white-water rafting and fishing. Close to the road, which offers a good view of the rapids. map
• Ketvele Isthmus Nature Reserve and Kaivoslahti: A beautiful, narrow pine-covered ridge, along which Myllymäentie runs; on the shore of Kaivoslahti, where reeds grow, there is a birdwatching tower and a memorial to the Herpmann brothers. map
• Kivilahden Nature Reserves: An area of old spruce forest starting from the rest area on Highway 23, as well as small islands in the rocky shallows. Map
• Ilovuori: This wooded hill, located near the centre of Keuruu, is a landmark visible from afar and features popular walking trails. map
• Murronkivi: Keuruu’s largest erratic boulder, a protected site. Map
• Karimo, Raiski Mill. Map
• Ristakoski: A rapids with a museum mill. Map
• Yltiä, Lake Yltiänjärvi: Rest area. Map
• Ylisenjärvi: Lintujärvi. Map
• Peräjärvi: Lintujärvi, featuring a birdwatching tower. Lipas map
• Vääriskoski: A stretch of rapids in their natural state, set within an old-growth forest. Map
• Yltiä, Ruohosuo. Map
• Raatelahti: A wet, overgrown bay in the centre of the village of Valkealahti. A good resting place for swans and other waterbirds during migration. map
• Myllypuro in Hepolampi: A beautiful little stream with rapids and a mill. map
• Sitkansola: A rocky pass on the hillside. Map
• Kolonmäki: A high gravel ridge offering views from south to north-west. Map
• Riiho: Vaissin/Lehdontie birdwatching tower. Map
• Location: Tempakan kuusi. Map
• Pihlajavesi hill village (Aspen): Letonmäki, aspen. map
• Asunta, Kivikaarisilta. Map
• Asunta, Lake Asunta, Pienihiekka. Map
• Ahtaansalmi. Map
• Asunta, Terveyskivi: Healing water in a rock hollow. Map
• Pyörkkilänperä, Kuusi. Map
• Lake Pohjoisjärvi, Haaravuori. Map
• Lapinkangas, Valkeinen: Clear Water. Map
• Jukojärvi, Hiekanlahti: Beach. Map
• Kokinkota Lipas, Pihlaiskoski Lipas, Vääräkoski, Kuuskoski Lipas. Map
• Virransilta: Fire pit. Map
• Haapamäki Shelter. Map
• Lake Iso-Innonjärvi: Fishing spot, campfire site. Map

Nature reserves in Keuruu

Keuruu has dozens of nature reserves. Here we present those best suited for hiking. Experienced hikers will find wonderful spots elsewhere too, both within and outside the reserves. Not all areas are signposted, so you’ll need to navigate using a map and your sense of direction.


In the wild, you are a guest of the animals. Remember to respect nesting peace, keep the area litter-free and observe everyman’s rights!

1. Ilovuori (71 ha)

Mäntäntie 128. Right on the edge of the town centre.
Old spruce and pine forests with plenty of paths. Marked 3.2 km and 5.7 km routes. Ls area. Map link, Map

2. Kiviniemi (19 ha)

Haapamäentie 329 (car park) or 237. Just west of the town centre.

An old spruce forest on the shores of Lake Keurusselkä. Footpaths. Nature reserve. Map link, Map

3. Garrison forests (167 ha)

Kolhontie 536 and many other parking spaces. About five kilometres south of the town centre. Part of the area can also be explored via the ski trails in the sports park.

A diverse range of old-growth forests in separate areas: shores, heathland, deciduous woodland, rocky outcrops, streams and wild forests. Rich in wildlife, including the red-breasted flycatcher and the flying squirrel. The forests in the northe part are rugged wilde ess, the area around the former military base is lush in many places, and Peurunniemi offers magnificent views of Lake Keurusselkä. Some salt marshes have been restored by damming ditches. Campfire sites have their own firewood. Finnish Forest and Park Service nature sites. Map link, Map

4. Hakamäki (20 ha)

Kumpulammentie runs along the edge of the area. Car park, Hakatie 1, at the Steam Locomotive Park.

A spruce forest with varying levels of moisture, a stream bank and an old rocky pine forest. Nature trail and a shelter. You can view the information board here and the nature trail map here. Conservation secured through land-use planning. Map link, Map

5. Raiski (101 ha)

Alkulantie 100 or Ähtärintie 113. An old spruce forest with
plenty of decaying wood. A diverse bird population, including several pairs of three-toed woodpeckers. Ls area. Map link, map.

6. Päijänteenmäki (22 ha)

Hirvontie 226, then onto the forest track. The forest track is not always passable.
Old spruce forest, pine forest and a wild, secluded pond shore. Notable features include, among others, forest lime trees and hazel. A path leads from the end of the forest track to the pond shore. Ls area. Map link, map

7. Pihlaiskoski (71 ha)

Kokinmäentie 242, then tu left onto the forest track. The
fast-flowing rapids in the middle of the wild spruce forest are particularly popular with anglers. There is a hut and a shelter, both with campfire sites and outdoor toilets. There are footpaths. The area is almost entirely within the Ls zone. Map link, map

8. Siipikangas (23 ha)

Pitkäläntie 387. An old spruce forest with
a high proportion of decaying wood. A fine example of a primeval forest. Ls area. Map link, map.

9. Hirvijärvi Forest (65 ha)

Hirvikyläntie 590.
Old spruce-dominated forest and lakeside. The wilde ess has been restored by filling in ditches. Ls area. Map link, map

10. Vesilahdensuo (175 ha)

Vesilahdentie 230.
Keuruu’s largest open bog can be seen from the road. A wide variety of birds nest in the wet bog. Species include the little crake, the common snipe, the willow grouse and gulls. Please avoid walking on the bog during the breeding season from May to July. Ls area. Map link, map

11. KOIRAKALLIO (25 ha)

Multiantie 1020, halfway between Keuruu and Multia. An
old spruce-dominated forest, featuring rocky hills and damp heathland. Forest tracks. Ls area. Map link, map

12. LUSIKKALAHTI (17 ha)

Merraslahdentie 120 (Loilantie 119, at the junction with Merraslahdentie). In Riihos.
An old spruce forest and the banks of a rapids. Species include the flying squirrel. The lush lake bays are home to plenty of waterfowl. A boat landing at the car park. Nature reserve. Map link, map

13. KIVISUO (17 ha)

Talvisalontie 23, from where there is an 800-metre path to the area. A small
, waterlogged open bog that transitions naturally into a bog and a near-natural spruce forest. Ls area. Map link, map

14. MYLLYLÄNJOKI (35 ha)

Havuniementie 226. An
old spruce forest and a river with restored rapids. Ls area. Map link, map

15. HUHKOJÄRVI (87 ha)

Huhkojärventie 301, Jämsä.
Requires navigation; no clear route. A rugged, steep-sided lake where A. Gallen-Kallela once painted. Lovely for canoeing. Almost entirely within the Ls area. Map link, map

16. AHTAANSALMI (20 ha)

Koipikankaantie 1661, then onto the forest track.
Old spruce and pine forest on the shores of Pihlaisselkä. Ls area. Map link, map

17. PÖYHÖLÄNPURO (3 ha)

Kisakaarteentie 31.
Deciduous woodland and mixed deciduous-coniferous woodland along a stream. A path runs through the area. Designated as a nature conservation area in the local plan. Map link, map

18. KÄLLI (2 ha)

An island in Lake Keurusselkä, 2 km south of the town centre.
Mixed woodland, parts of which flood in spring. A good destination for walking on the ice. A lean-to and campfire site. Leisure area. Map link, map

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