Pyhä-Häkki National Park
90km from Jyväskylä
A 90 km drive north from Jyväskylä takes us to Pyhä-Häkki National Park, an untouched wilderness famous for its ancient forests.
This park is home to some of Finland’s oldest trees, with pines that have stood for over 400 years. The park's emblem is the Siberian jay, a curious and friendly bird often seen following visitors along the trails.
Snowshoeing In National Park Pyhä-Häkki
The Pyhä-Häkki National Park has well-marked trails that lead through majestic old-growth forests and open bogs, offering a mix of stunning scenery and peaceful nature. Along the way, you may spot animal tracks, belonging to hares, foxes, or even moose.
Snowshoeing is the best way to explore Pyhä-Häkki in winter. During this time of the year, it is possible to go off trail and visit specially protected swampy parts of the area, which are not accessible during other times of the year.
Winter Wildlife and Species Special for an Ancient Forest
Pyhä-Häkki National Park is home to a variety of winter wildlife. In addition to the Siberian jay, you may see black woodpeckers, owls, and other birds adapted to the cold season. The snow-covered forest also hides many animals, such as moose, deer, and foxes, which leave their footprints as signs of their presence.
There are over 70 species of polyporous fungi in the Pyhä-Häkki National Park. This amounts to one-third of what is found in the entire country. The presence of polyporous fungi makes this old-growth forest exceptionally valuable and grants it the highest possible classification as a unique forest area.
Equipment
Group size
Max. 12p
Tour length
8-10 Hours
Physical demand
EASY
Food
LUNCH