Isojärvi National Park

The Isojärvi National Park is an excellent destination for a day or two hiking trip. There are over 30 km of footpaths. The trails are marked, and there are special areas for camping and campfires. Kayaking and paddling are also possible. The National Park is located on the southern shore of Lake Isojärvi, and it contains over 20 islands. The local activity service providers organize guided hiking tours and canoeing services in the park.

Heretty is an old cabin of log floaters, which has been renovated to serve as the park guide's office in summer. The attraction introduces the Finnish log floating culture. Other historical buildings in the area are a Lortikka cabin, which is rented for lodging, maximum 20 persons, and a reserved Huhtala Croft, where the annual event “Tradition Days” are held.

The nature trail of Heretty (3 km), towards Kannuslahti, tells the story of agent forestry. The nature trail of Lortikka (3km)

introduces the local geology and species. Other routes are between 4 to 11 kilometers. The longest routes can be connected to a roundtrip of 20 kilometers. Some routes are suitable for bicycles and prams.

Additional information

Heretty Cabin
Kylämäntie 1335, Kuhmoinen, Tel. +358 205 645 272

Lortikka Cabin rentals Tel. +358 205 64 5270
Metsähallitus
 www.outdoors.fi

Driving instructions

Heretty Guide’s Cabin is located besides the road Kuhmoinen–Länkipohja. There is a parking area.

1) Drive 17,5km along the road 9 (E63) towards Tampere and turn left to Hämepohjantie road, drive straight for 2,5km.Turn right to Ouninpohjantie road towards Velu and drive  approximately 4km. Turn left to Petsamontie road towards Kuhmoinen and continue for approximately 8,5km. (33km from Jämsä).

2) On the Road 9 Tampere–Jyväskylä there is a sign in Länkipohja towards the Isojärvi National Park: 25 km from Jämsä towards Tampere. Turn left to Länkipohja, on Längelmäentie. After 1.5 km turn left on Petsamontie. After 6 km turn right on Kylämäntie, drive 8 km. (40 km from Jämsä).

3) On the Road 24 Jämsä–Lahti in Kuhmoinen there is a sign towards the Isojärvi National Park: 38 km from jämsä towards Lahti, turn right to Länkipohja, on Längelmäentie. After 5 kilometers turn left on Kylämäntie, drive about 13,4 km. (57 km from Jämsä).