Welcome to Leivonmäki National Park, the oasis of biodiversity in the Jyväskylä Region! Established in 2003, this national park offers wonderful experiences for hikers of all ages and skill levels. Leivonmäki National Park enchants its visitors with its varied landscapes, where ridges, lakes, and mires create a unique natural mosaic. The park’s safe and easy-to-navigate trails and boardwalks make it a perfect destination for the whole family.
The park has a variety of trails, ensuring that everyone can find a suitable one. The Koskikara Nature Trail, starting from Rutalahti, is 3.5 km long. The trail follows the shores of the Rutajoki River and provides interesting information about the area’s history and wildlife through information boards. The Harjunkierros (4.5 km) and Mäyränkierros (5.5 km) trails, starting from the Selänpohja parking area, offer stunning scenery and diverse nature experiences. Mountain biking routes and guided tours also start from Selänpohja.
The accessible trail at Harjujärvi allows people with mobility impairments to enjoy nature. Due to its steepness, it is recommended to have an assistant.
More information and trail maps: luontoon.fi
See also other destinations: Southern Konnevesi and Pyhä-Häkki
Hiking, paddling, or cycling – Leivonmäki National Park offers something for everyone
Explore the national park on guided tours or independently by renting equipment. The area also has several interesting accommodation options that offer services to travellers. Read more and book separately: visitjyvaskyla.fi/en/outdoorexpress. Please note that services are not included in the transport price and must be booked in advance.
Accessibility
The trips to Leivonmäki National Park are accessible. The number of seats is limited. A wheelchair ticket is purchased normally through Matkahuolto’s ticket sales system. Please make a reservation before buying the ticket by calling 020 743 8310 or by emailing matka.makela@matkamakela.fi. When making the reservation, indicate whether a wheelchair space is needed in the passenger area or whether the assisted person can sit in a bus seat. This affects the number of seats available on the bus. Assistants travel free of charge when this is mentioned during the confirmation.
Seats are limited: reserve yours in good time, but no later than 2 business days before departure.
Please arrive at the departure point at least 15 minutes before the bus leaves to ensure a smooth departure.
Jyväskylä – Leivonmäki – Jyväskylä
The transport departs from Jyväskylä Travel Centre at 11:00 and stops at Harjulahti beach (if necessary) at 11:45, Kirveslampi P (Harjujärvi accessible route) at 11:50, Selänpohja P (Harju trail, Mäyrä trail) at 12:10. The transport arrives in Rutalahti P (Koskikara trail) at 12:25.
The return transport departs from Rutalahti P (Koskikara trail) at 17:00, Selänpohja P at 17:15, Kirveslammi P (Harjujärvi accessible, Harjulahti beach if necessary) at 17:30, and arrives at Jyväskylä Travel Centre at 18:30.