A nature lover’s wonderland

The amazing lakes, ponds and rivers of the Finnish Lakeland, Päijänne National Park and countless nature reserves and hiking trails let you answer the call of the wild. Explore the best of Salpausselkä UNESCO Global Geopark!

Salpausselkä UNESCO Global Geopark – A Landscape Created by Water

The forest-covered Salpausselkä ridges and winding eskers form a unique entity of landforms, shaped by ancient glacial meltwater streams. Together with rocky hills and hundreds of lakes they offer stunningly beautiful views and excellent opportunities for recreation.

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Go cycling

The Salpausselkä UNESCO Global Geopark and its surroundings are an exceptional cycling destination thanks to their varied, versatile terrain and various bodies of water. Climb up ridges and descend to the shores of the lake, cycle along winding forest trails and roll countryside roads.

Check out our best cycling routes for gravel and bike-backing, road cycling and mountain biking!

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