For more information, please contact the Kunnantupa Info Point at tel. +358 40 301 6235 and luontoon.fi (also in English) and retkipaikka.fi (only in Finnish) websites.
The description of the sites has been partly based on Risto Sulkava and Pekka Sulkava's guide to valuable natural sites in Multia from 1992.
When moving around in nature, remember everyone's rights (formerly everyman's rights) and hiking etiquette.
Hallinmäki
Significance: Outdoor activities and recreation area
Description: A partially managed area with a 100-year-old large spruce forest. The area has a few creek valleys where eagle's-winged primroses grow. In Hallinmäki, a so-called ancient beach is visible about 160 m above sea level. The stone belt was formed about 9,600 years ago.
Other: The area has an illuminated ski trail, a fixed-point network, and a marked trail to Vuorela runs over the hill.
Hangaslahti
Significance: Suitable for recreational use
Description: The rugged shores of the southern end of Lake Sinervä. The shores have diverse flora. The so-called Poet's Path also runs through the area, starting point is approximately 1 km from Multia centre in the direction of Keuruu.
Other: The route is marked with blue paint marks to Hangaslahti and the Poet's Path with "Runoilijan polku" signs. No campfires.
Hännättömänjoki – Soutujoki, Palsankoski (in Finnish)
Significance: A nationally significant old-growth forest conservation area, which is important for nature, recreation and fishing tourists.
Description: A diverse and valuable natural entity. Geologically, the area is the most significant in Multia. The area's nature is excellent for hikers due to its diversity.
Other: There is also a lean-to and a reservation hut in the rapids fishing area.
Isojärvi Outdoor and Horseback Riding Trail
The total length is 18 km. The trail can also be walked in parts. For example, the distance around Isojärvi is about 7 km. The starting point can be, for example, the Isojärvi Youth Association building. In the yard of the clubhouse there is a toilet, a lean-to and a horse barrier. Another possible starting point is the Haravakallio road junction, which is marked with a P on the map. There is also a lean-to at the junction (the sign is missing from the map). The trail is marked with yellow signs with blue arrows. Yellow signs have also been painted on the trees.
Riders NOTE: Coarse gravel has been driven between the Haravakallio road junction and Raatemaja.
Joensuonkangas
Significance: A place to get to know the original Finnish nature.
Description: A protected wilderness area with hundreds of years old Scots pines. The area is an important monument to Multia's past.
Other: A nature trail of about 3 km runs through the area, along which several natural features are marked. No campfires are allowed.
Kaleton swamp (Iso-Kaleton)
Significance: Hiking destination for those who are familiar with the swamp nature.
Description: A protected, almost overgrown pond. The springs in the area are favorable breeding grounds for, among others, toads and common frogs.
Other: No campfires. Birdwatching tower. There is no signpost for the swamp.
Kiiskilänmäki / observation tower
Significance: Hiking destination
Description: The highest point in southern and central Finland (268.8 m above sea level).
Other: Lean-to. Driving directions: 23 km from Multia centre, first along Uurainen road and then Pajupuro road.
Kirjailijakoti Vuorela (Runoilijan polku)
Significance: A cultural tourist destination. It is also beautiful in its scenery.
Description: The birthplace of Einari Vuorela, located along the Central Finland Provincial Hiking Network. The "Poet's Path" is marked from Multia to Vuorela.
Other: Varpu-Liisa Vuorela is responsible for Vuorela. The Einari Vuorela Society organizes guided hikes along the Poet's Path to Vuorela in the summer.
Kohtamatkanneva
Significance: For bird enthusiasts and cultural tourists.
Description: A fine, undrained bog with marshy edges. Kaakkolampi in the middle of the bog has a rich birdlife. Among others, the hayloft, the tufted wagtail and the crane. Hay barns and haystacks have survived there, reminiscent of the old days of hay harvesting from the bogs.
Other: No campfire site. There are no signs to the bog.
Koukkusuo
Significance: For those who are familiar with the swamp landscape.
Description: Undrained bog and a small overgrown pond. On the edge of the bog there is a motorcycle club lean-to and a toilet.
Ajo-ohje: 5.5 km on Uuraistentie, 13 km on Sipiläntie.
Kukelinkyökki
Significance: A stopover for hikers on the Poet's Path.
Description: A small cave near Päijänteenmäki. According to memoirs, a man named Kukeli, who was on the run from a murder, lived in the cave. The man's mother brought food for her son to "Kukelinkyökki".
Other: No place to make a campfire. Guidance from the Poet's Path.
Kulhanvuori
Significance: Nationally significant hiking and recreation area.
Description: Old-growth forest conservation area. Syväoja hiking trail. Pirttipuro mill also nearby. Very diverse nature complex.
Other: Possibility to make a campfire. 3 km nature trail in the area.
Kurenkoski
Significance: For recreational and fishing tourists.
Description: A rapid popular with fishing tourists, with a lean-to along it. The dipper nests in the rapids and you can also meet an otter there.
Other: Campfire site and lean-to.
Lampuodinsuo
Significance: An area of national significance.
Description: The bog, which is part of the national bog protection program, is an oasis bog formed by many types of bogs. The bog is located at the highest point of Central Finland's bogs (234 m). Lampuodinsuo, combined with Lauttajärvi, Kangasjärvenkangas and the Kulha area, is excellent for relatively demanding wilderness hiking.
Other: There are currently no campfire sites in the area and there are no signs for the area.
Lauttajärvi
Merkitys: Suitable for wilderness hiking, if you are looking for a real wilderness experience.
Description: A beautiful, rugged wilderness lake in the largest uninhabited area of Central Finland. You can find several bird species rare in inland waters at Lauttajärvi.
Other: No campfire site. There are currently no signs for the lake.
Aukusti Mustonen's stone
Significance: For nature hikers.
Description: Two huge boulders on top of each other. At the beginning of the 20th century, the owner of Korpela, Aukusti Mustonen, bought the stones from Nestori Putkimäki for two silver marks, with the intention of building a stone barn in Korpela with them. However, the barn was not built, because Mustonen sold the Korpela farm and bought the Pirttimäki house instead.
Muuta: No campfire site. No signs.
Pirttipuro mill
Significance: Recreational and hiking destination.
Description: Old protected mill. A small dance stage has been built in the area by the Konttimäki Village Committee. A path is marked from the mill to Kulhavuori.
Other: The mill has a campfire ring for making a fire. Guidance to the site from the road.
Riuttakoski
Significance: For nature and recreational tourists.
Description: The impressive rapids and old drift channel make Riuttakoski valuable. Several plant species grow around the rapids, including valerian, wintergreen, wild rose, pansy, beach mint, etc. Several dippers also winter in the rapids.
Other: Campfire site. There is a lean-to on the bank of the rapids.
Ropottimaa trenches
Significance: Historical site.
Description: Trenches dug in 1916-1917.
Other: Signposts to the site from main road 58.
Rympsylänpuro
Significance: Local recreation area for nature lovers.
Description: Natural stream bank, where flying squirrels, among others, nest. The stream is an integral part of the Uitamonkoski Mill Museum area. There was also a shingle slicer in the stream at one time.
Other: Signposted from the Multia-Uurainen road. No campfire site.
Salmijärvi-Pääkkö
Significance: Excellent area for wilderness hiking.
Description: Long and narrow wilderness lake area. Natural bogs and pine forests. A special feature at the southern end of Salmijärvi is a large stone ruin formed from shifting boulders.
Other: Campfire site on the shore of Pääkkö. However, caution should be exercised when handling fire. There are no marked trails in the area for the time being.
Saunalehto
Significance: For those who want to explore untouched nature.
Description: A primeval forest area almost the size of Joensuunkangas, with many dead trees and shield pines. The area is home to, among others, marten and forest vole.
Other: No campfire site. There are no signs to the site.
Syrjäharju
Significance: For nature tourists
Description: A magnificent ridge formation, the best parts of which are on the Petäjävesi municipality side.
Other: No campfire site. No signs.
Uitamokoski Mill Museum
Significance: The only mill museum in Central Finland.
Description: A museum owned by the Multia Seura ry. The history of the mill dates back to 1864, inaugurated as a museum in 1968.
Other: The mill building is open for free tours in June-September.
Directions: From Multia centre, 2.5 km in the direction of Uurainen, signpost on the road.
Valkeisenjärvi
Significance: For bird enthusiasts
Description: The lake/swamp, which is part of the bird water protection program, is the most significant bird lake in Multia. The lake and its shores have a diverse selection of birds and plants. A birdwatching tower has been built near the lake.
Other: No campfire site. The birdwatching tower can be seen from Kukontie road.
Vesilahdensuo
Significance: A nationally valuable area for those exploring the nature of the swamp.
Description: A swamp, which is very watery in places, which is part of the mire protection program. The swamp is home to a very rich birdlife and is also important as a recreational area and berry-picking swamp.
Other: No campfire site. The instructions given for the protected area must be followed in the swamp.