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Outdoor destinations
Kallioinen ranta ja tyyni järven pinta.

Kolovesi is best experienced from the water. The steep cliffs, the lake scenery of Saimaa, and the tranquility of the area offer paddlers a magnificent nature experience. Hidden among the cliffs, you will find ancient rock paintings. With luck you might encounter a curious Saimaa ringed seal.

  • Paddler's paradise
  • Majestic cliffs, rock paintings, and the old quartz quarry of Ukonvuori
  • Habitat of the Saimaa ringed seal
  • 2 rental cabins
  • Accessible services
  • Nature trails

Activities and trails

Rannalla kivilohkareita. Veden kahta puolen metsää.

Natural features of Kolovesi

The landscape of Kolovesi is characterized by its wilderness. Behind the majestic coastal cliffs, old-growth forests are hidden, and saimaa ringed seals dive in the maze of islands.

Nature at the site

Visitor's checklist

  • The National Park is a nature reserveEveryman’s Right are not valid as such in national parks.
  • Camp only at permitted camping sitesCamping is only permitted at designated camping sites.
  • Make campfires only in designated sitesAlways check the current wildfire warning before making a fire. During a wildfire warning, fires are only allowed in cooking shelters with a chimney.
  • Remember to bring a trash bagIn the Kirkkoranta parking area, there are waste bins for glass, small metal, and mixed waste. Bring a garbage bag and take the garbage to the waste bin. There is no waste management elsewhere.
  • Always keep pets on a leashDog waste should be cleaned away from the paths.
  • Be prepared for areas with limited or no mobile network coverageRemember to take a paper map and compass.
Instructions and rules