Go to content
Pyhä-Häkki National Park with EräKatri

SAARIJÄRVI

To Pyhä-Häkki National Park with EräKatri

Wilderness guide EräKatri offers tailor-made guided tours in Pyhä-Häkki National Park all year round.

In summer, you can join guided hiking tours, and in winter tour with skinbased skis or snowshoes. Perfect tours for solo travellers, couples, families and small groups.

A guided nature trip with EräKatri in Pyhä-Häkki National Park is a safe and memorable way to experience Finland’s natural beauty.

“In Pyhä-Häkki National Park, you can tune in to the frequency of nature, surrounded by the ancient pines of the primeval forest. Everyone can recharge in their own way — by watching, listening, smelling, touching, or even tasting nature.

Studies show that hugging calms the mind, reduces stress and increases contentment. While walking in the forest, you can find peace and strength by hugging a tree — and from experience, I can tell you it really works!”
- EräKatri -

Pyhä-Häkki National Park

Located in Saarijärvi, Pyhä-Häkki National Park is the smallest and oldest national park in Central Finland. Established in 1956 during Finland’s second wave of park creations, it was founded to protect valuable old-growth forests and the rich diversity of life they sustain.

Pyhä-Häkki National Parks primeval forests are among the finest in southern Finland. Half of the park is forest and half is mire, creating a rich variety of habitats for many species. Among the tall trees stand some truly ancient ones — many of the pines are over 200 years old, and the oldest date back to the 1500s.

Because of the abundance of rare polypore fungi found in its ancient forests, Pyhä-Häkki’s woods have been classified in the highest value category for old-growth forests — exceptionally valuable and unique. Owls, woodpeckers, and tits thrive in this peaceful, natural environment.

EräKatri warmly welcomes you to a guided nature experience in Pyhä-Häkki National Park.

“Even as an inexperienced hiker, it was easy to join the trip with EräKatri. Katri had chosen the perfect routes and packed all the necessary equipment and snacks — all I had to do was show up. I could simply focus on enjoying nature. Thank you for a wonderful day outdoors!”

Good to know about Pyhä-Häkki National Park

  • Established: 1956

  • Symbol species: The Black Woodpecker, Finland’s largest woodpecker. Its drumming echoes through the forest, accompanied by the Great Spotted and Three-toed Woodpeckers.

  • Area: 13 km²

  • Hiking trails: over 20 km

  • Demanding accessible trail: 3 km

  • Traditional ski trail: 1,5 km, which can be connected to a longer provincial ski trail

  • Driving time from Jyväskylä: little over 1 hour. It is a good idea to check for carpooling options in advance.

Choose nature. Experience freedom. Feel good.

Thank you for choosing me as your guide and adventure companion in Pyhä-Häkki National Park.

How can I help? Don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Best regards,
EräKatri

Katri Tynkkynen
Wilderness guide, paddling instructor, cycling instructor

katri (at) hauskaaonnellista .fi
+358407390944 WA

Discover more: Pyhä-Häkki National Park

National Parks with EräKatri

Front page

Images