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When hiking in Finland, be the distance long or short, the journey is its own reward. You can choose what\u2019s right for you; do you want to follow the marked and signposted routes or go off the trail and enjoy the right in Finland to roam where you please? In either case, maps are available at the local tourist information centres, as is local information such as for fishing and for Everyman\u2019s Rights. Along the routes and dotted among the many lake islands are also maintained fireplaces and lean-to shelters known as \u201claavus\u201d, each with its own character but generally with its own stock of firewood and outdoor toilet.<\/p>\n

Saimaa\u2019s stunning atmosphere \u2013 the land of emerald and sapphire<\/h2>\n

Lake Saimaa is the biggest lake in Finland and is in the biggest lake district in Europe. As a freshwater lake, the water is clean enough to drink, although of course it\u2019s recommend that you purify it first. The water sparkles in the sun and reflects a blue cloudless sky. Hidden in the waves or camouflaged on a rock, you might just see a glimpse of the critically endangered Saimaa ringed seal.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]When hiking in Finland, immense green forests hide many northern species of plants, animals and birds and the forest floor is blanketed in soft pine needles and moss that absorb the noise of your footsteps and cushion your stride. You\u2019ll hear the morning chorus of birdsong around you and the wind through the leaves. You often catch tentative sights of the water flashing mischievously between the pine and birch trees and the sprawling system of hiking routes in Saimaa offers you your own choice of challenging climbs or leisurely strolls by the shoreline.<\/p>\n

Every season, something new<\/h2>\n

Each season of hiking in Finland is different. In the spring, the world leaps to life after its sleep through the winter, exploding into greens and blues in just a few short weeks. In the summer, the new growth of the forest shades the ground beneath it offering respite from the sun, and in the autumn a great symphony of reds and golds covers the landscape. Of course, winter calls for skis and snowshoes, particularly off-trail!<\/p>\n

The national parks in particular are known for their unforgettable scenic beauty. Check out the national parks of Linnansaari, Kolovesi and Repovesi![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

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