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Outdoor destinations
Naavaa kelopuun rungolla.

In Pyhä-Häkki National Park, you can walk through the finest old-growth forest in Southern Finland. The average age of the trees in the sturdy pine woods of Mastomäki is 250 years. The best-known and certainly best-loved old tree in the park, now standing deadwood, started growing in 1518.

  • Old-growth forests and mires
  • Sheep graze in the traditional landscape
  • Trails for day trips
  • A rental hut and campsites
  • Accessible trail and services

Activities and trails

Pystyyn kuolleessa männyssä näkyy palamisen jälki.

Natural Features of Pyhä-Häkki National Park

Pyhä-Häkki National Park is the home of the most beautiful ancient forest in southern Finland.

Nature at the site

Visitor's checklist

  • The National Park is a nature reserveEveryman’s Right are not valid as such in national parks.
  • Temporary camping in the area is allowedWe recommend that you camp close to the campsites.
  • 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 bagThere is no recycling point in the area. Bring a trash bag and take the trash with you.
  • Always keep pets on a leashDog waste should be cleaned away from the paths.
Instructions and rules