Shelter at Spitaalijärvi – Lauhanvuori Observation Tower loop from Lauhanvuori

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Shelter at Spitaalijärvi – Lauhanvuori Observation Tower loop from Lauhanvuori

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Shelter at Spitaalijärvi – Lauhanvuori Observation Tower loop from Lauhanvuori

04:16

16.5km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Lauhanvuoren kansallispuisto

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.17 km

Spitaalijärvi

Highlight • Lake

Spitaalijärvi is a quiet forest lake surrounded by tall trees and calm nature, perfect for your peaceful break in the outdoors.

Close by, you also find a rustic shelter where …

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2.27 km

Shelter at Spitaalijärvi

Highlight • Mountain Hut

At this shelter you can make a fire and enjoy the view over the lake.

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2.48 km

Entrance towards Lake Spitaalijärvi

Highlight • Lake

From this gravel road you can go towards Spitaalijärvi Lake. Enjoy it!

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4.20 km

Fallen Tree Over Stream in Lauhanvuori National Park

Highlight • Natural

7.15 km

Kivijata ("Stone Chain") is a boulder field stretching around 800 meters in length and over 100 meters in width. These rocks are the remnants of a sandstone cliff, broken down by natural forces over time.

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13.0 km

Fire Pit in Lauhanvuori National Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This is the Kaivolammi campsite, one of the two sites in Lauhanvuori National Park where pitching a tent is permitted. The other campsite is on the eastern shore of Spitaalijärvi lake.

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16.4 km

Lauhanvuori Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lauhanvuori Tower is a scenic wooden observation tower atop Lauhanvuori Hill, one of Western Finland's highest points at 231 meters above sea level. Climbing its 100 steps rewards visitors with …

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16.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

3.47 km

2.01 km

254 m

Surfaces

14.4 km