Repovesi National Park

Repovesi National Park sits in southeastern Finland and combines lakes, rocky cliffs, and forests across a large area. The landscape shows steep rock faces beside calm water and dense woodland, creating varied terrain for exploration.

The protected area was established in 2003 but kept an unusual structure: sections remain in private hands rather than becoming entirely state-owned like most Finnish national parks. This mix of public and private land shapes how the park is managed today.

The area draws hikers who explore its network of pathways connecting water, stone, and forest. Visitors experience how different natural elements come together and create routes for moving through the landscape.

Visitors can enter the area through three gateways at Lapinsalmi, Tervajärvi, and Saarijärvi and follow a network of marked hiking paths. The Ketunlossi cable ferry allows hikers to connect different sections and complete longer loops through the park.

The Ketunlossi cable ferry is a rare form of transport that lets hikers cross water instead of taking long detours overland. This traditional solution connects isolated forest sections and makes full circular walks through the park possible.

Location: Kymenlaakso

Inception: January 1, 2003

Operator: Metsähallitus

Website: http://outdoors.fi/page.asp?Section=5261

GPS coordinates: 61.18333,26.88333

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:54