Province
of Western Finland, Pirkanmaa Region
Municipality of Ruovesi
(www.ruovesi.fi)
Area: 49,5 sq.km. Established 1982
The area is managed by
Metsähallitus.
The deep gorges of
Helvetinjärvi National Park were formed millions of years ago by faults in the
bedrock running right through the area. Today this rugged scenery attracts
hikers for both day trips and camping. From the Park it is possible to walk all
the way to Riuttaskorpi recreational forest and Seitseminen National Park on hiking routes
called Pirkan Taival.
Helvetinjärvi National Park is representative of the variable, wild forest
landscape of the northern part of the former Province of Häme. Special features
of the area include deep rifts, steeply sided lakes, small forest ponds and
remote forests. Helvetinkolu, one of the gorges, has attracted visitors since
1800s, and it is still the most popular destination in the Park.
This is
the web page www.outdoors.fi/helvetinjarvinp
Take a look at Helvetinjärvi National Park related products at the Outdoors.fi
online shop (kauppa.luontoon.fi).
