Nature trails

Äänekoski's nature trails are the joy of all nature lovers! Laulavan Mörö's trail runs through the lake scenery of Sumiainte and Markkamäki's nature trail near the center of Äänekoski. Kapeenniemi, on the other hand, is suitable for small-scale nature camping.

Please note that open fires are prohibited when a forest fire warning is in effect! More information You can find forest fire warnings here on the website of the Finnish Meteorological Institute.

You can find Äänekoski's townhouses here.

Laulavan Mörö Nature Trail (Mörköpolku) 

As a starting point could be Leirikeskus located at Lohilahdentie 4, for example. There are signboards at both end points of the trail, at the corner of Syvälahti's former school, along the Suolahti-Sumiainen road (no. 6450) near the border between Suolahti and Sumiainen, and at the intersection of Vihijärvi. 

In Sumiais, the trail meanders through the central Finnish lake landscapes of the villages of Syvälahti, Lohilahti and Vihijärvi, along forested slopes and ridges, sometimes climbing to mountains offering beautiful distant forest views. From time immemorial, the villagers have managed their interactions along waterways along easy-to-navigate ridge and fabric paths. The village association of Syvälahti has cleared and marked part of the resulting extensive path network, which was already running out, as a rural development project. Now the trails are the joy of all nature walkers! 

The singing Mörö trail is named after its endpoints. Song hillOn the shore of Keitele, there is a viewpoint at the northern end of the path, in the south the path ends in a raven landscape with a soliseva Mörkökoski. 

A day hut for hikers has been opened in the fall of 2020 along the trail of Laulavan Mörö. In the hut, you can take a breather and enjoy thermal coffee or other refreshments while admiring the scenery. Staying overnight and making open fires in the day shelter is prohibited. At the home of Väliharju can stay overnight and there is also an outdoor toilet connected to it.

The route is signposted with red signs and red dots on the trees. The total length of the route is 19 km. Many other trails crossing the area are marked on the trail map for shorter trips. The former Behind Sisä-Suomen hospital A connecting path leads from Suolahti to Mörkökoski.

Onnenlähde operates at Syvälahti's former school, where you can ask for accommodation by booking well in advance. The school yard area, including the sauna and the fireplace next to it, are a private yard area and do not belong to every man's rights. 

The Syvälahti parking lot of the singing Mörönpolu has been moved to the gravel lot along Syvälahdentie. After walking approx. 150 m on the road to the left, you will find the beginning of the trail at the old school crossing. Do not go into the yard. The building is privately owned.

Contact information:

Syvälahti village association
040 751 5511
Path on Facebook

Markkamäki nature trail – Äänekoski 

The Markkamäki nature trail is located north of the center of Äänekoski and offers a route of about 1,5 kilometers in beautiful natural surroundings. However, there is a name sign and a map board at the starting point on the west side of the route, and the path is also marked with yellow-orange paint markings, which makes orientation easier.

There are nine nature trail boards along the route, which tell about the nature of the area. The boards also have QR codes, which can be used to get more information about the flora, fauna and geology of the area. In addition to the signs on the nature trail, there are no other signs or structures on the route, so hikers should be prepared to walk on their own.

The route starts at the edge of the fitness track and heads northeast. At first, the path follows the fitness track, but soon diverges sharply to the northeastern and stony path, which descends to a wetter ground. This section can be particularly wet in the early season, so it is advisable to prepare with suitable footwear.

At its easternmost point, the trail bends over silo rocks, which can be slippery in the rain. From here, the journey continues northwest to the fabric terrain, where the route crosses steep terrain with pine fabric. The path crosses again with the fitness track and continues to its end point as a fabric path.

There is a fitness center at the end of the route, where you can do muscle conditioning exercises and stretch before continuing the journey. The Markkamäki nature trail offers a versatile and educational outdoor experience in beautiful natural landscapes.

Map (pdf)Map (picture)

Kapeenniemi recreation area

Kapeenniemi is a recreation, rapids fishing, nature and landscape conservation area owned by the city of Äänekoski, whose versatile trail network is excellent for small-scale nature hiking. Kapeen and Luijankoski, protected under the Waterfall Protection Act, are part of the Keitele-Päijänne canal route. There are several historically valuable sites in Kapeenniemi: Honkaristi, Ristinkivi, sect mill and barn village. Services have been held at the Honkarist site since the 1400th century.

In the Kapeenniemi area, there are a total of more than 4 km marked routes that cross different types of terrain. For nature hikers, the area offers different levels of difficulty barrier-free route (green), easy route (blue) and medium difficulty route (red). Difficult route (black) The fishing path is intended for use by fishermen. The blue transition route also serves as a rescue route. The routes in the area are nice day trip destinations. The Pyting area is well suited for camping. Remember to use the outdoor toilets and recycle while in the area. In addition, there are several sheds, campfires, and lookouts in the area.

Accessibility

The Repenpolu has a completely accessible landing stage. Repenpolku is located 450 meters from the parking lot, and the paths leading there are easy to navigate. It is possible to get to the barrier-free landing stage by car, please contact us and make an appointment separately from the address turismi@aanekoski.fi.

Use existing routes and stay on the trails

The Kapeenniemi area is a valuable area in terms of nature conservation. Stay on the marked trails, as the new unofficial trails wear down the delicate terrain and leave a mark for years.

Luijanharju, which dominates the landscape, is part of the ridge sequence that starts from Laukaa's Nurmijärvi and ends at the shore of Lake Pyhäjärvi on the border of Lake Saarijärvi. Permanent or visiting fauna include e.g. flying squirrel, otter, hare, elk, white-tailed deer, mallard, mallard, red-tailed deer, coot, woodcock, grayling, grayling and trout. There is a lot of old trees in the area, e.g. valuable groves and the rämekorpi. 

Fishing 

The tourism company operating in the area, Kapeenkoski Travel Oy, is responsible for fishing permits and regulations. A separately purchased fishing license entitles you to fish in the area between Makasiinkoski and Kärmekoski. The lowest rapid of the route, Kapeenkoski, acts as a reservation rapid only for groups and can be rented as part of other services.

Calming down the business area 

The tip of Kapeenniemi is leased for the use of a tourism company operating there. The area is used by everyone in connection with separately announced events. At other times, the area is calmed down for business use. The area leased to the company is marked on the map with a dark green and red dashed line. 

Map of Kapeenniemi (pdf)

more information:

Fault reports, distribution repair needs
travel@aanekoski.fi

Äänekoski city you can find the log cabins here.

Read more about Äänekoski's nearby hiking opportunities and shelters From Visit Äänekoski's blog.

You can read more about Äänekoski's natural attractions here From the website of Visit Äänekoski.