ラッペーンランタのおすすめウォーキング＆ハイキングルート

Hämmäauteensuo is a rare and protected bog area in South Karelia, offering a unique nature experience just off the cycling route. You can walk on duckboards across the marsh to reach a lean-to shelter, ideal for a peaceful picnic break—just remember to bring your own food and water. Cycling on the duckboards is not allowed or safe, so it’s best to leave your bike locked securely at the road. The area is part of Finland’s national bog protection programme and is open for berry and mushroom picking. Stick to the marked duckboards to protect the fragile environment and ensure a safe visit.

Ylämaa Church, located in the former municipality of Ylämaa (now part of Lappeenranta), was completed in 1931 based on designs by Ilmari Launis. It features detailed interior paintings and engraved glass windows by Antti Salmenlinna, and an altar painting by Väinö Saikko. The church also houses 1940s organs built by Kangasala’s renowned organ factory and a baptismal font made from local Ylämaa spectrolite. Outside, visitors can see a war memorial by sculptor Mikko Hovi. The church sits in a quiet village surrounded by forest roads ideal for trekking or cross bikes, though the terrain can be slightly hilly.

The brick church was inaugurated in 1931.

There is an open hut on the rock.

This is a great place to take a break. You can make a fire here and warm yourself up.

A beautiful path through nature.