Sepänkatu 1, PL 247,
70101 Kuopio
Laskutusosoite PL 88021,
00021 Laskutus
Tsto auki klo 8.00-15.30
puh: (017) 550 1400
faksi: (017) 262 5090
kirjaamo(at)pohjois-savo.fi
etunimi.sukunimi(at)pohjois-
savo.fi
The pocket-sized LumiSavo map shows the snowmobiling routes and longer ski tracks of North Savo region.
- Size A2 (two-sided)
- Scale 1 : 200 000
- Price ca. 5€
Orders kirjaamo[]pohjois-savo.fi.
The summer map LomaSavo presents hiking paths, cycling routes, canoeing routes, excursion harbours, free wilderness shelters etc.
The V Tahko Rowing and Canoeing Event
The approximately 94 kilometre long Tahko water route passes through undiscovered wilderness areas of North Savo, finishing at the modern Tahko Holiday Resort in Nilsiä.
Three picturesque canals, large open lakes and narrow straits are included in the route.
Sauna bathing, tango dancing and traditional entertainment can be experienced during the evening programme. During the event, an extensive network of local businesses and village associations provide all necessary services along the route.
The facilities for attracting international clientele to the Lakeland area have been upgraded - the Lake Terminal with a marina and boating routes to the Kuopio Airport are ready.
For further information, please, see www.tahkonsoutu-melonta.fi (in English and in German).
Trail Maps of North Savo Region
Welcome to the Trails of North Savo, Finland!
Check our extensive internet atlas showing and describing all the major hiking, skiing, snow mobiling, cycling, riding, boating, and canoeing routes of North Savo Region!
The map contains the routes, their descriptions, photos, touristic enterprises, equipment rentals, sights, and recommendations along the routes… all the information needed for a successful trip.
The Atlas can be found in Finnish and in English. The information on the map increases all the time as the local authorities add more routes, information, photos etc. to the map.
We recommend the fresh light summers, the autumn forests full of berries and mushrooms, the winters with plenty of snow, and the springs when Nature awakens and birds migrate back North. All this gives unique opportunities for travellers to experience Nordic Nature.
Some recommended choises to experience the Nordic Nature include:
- The Volokinpolku Trail, Sonkajärvi
- the hiking trails and nature paths of Rautavaara
– The Culture Path of the von Wright Brothers, Haminalahti, Kuopio
- Puijo hiking routes and Vuorilampi nature path, Centre of Kuopio
– The Bird Watching Tower of Lake Keskimmäinen, Kuopio
– Patalahti Bird Conservation Area, Maaninka
- The Orinoro Canyon Trail, Leppävirta
- Kämäri Nature Trail, Centre of Varkaus
- Paljakka Nature Trail and the ancient cups carved on the rock, Kiuruvesi
– Soidinvuori Nature Trail, Iisalmi
- the cycling routes around the Lakes South and North Kallavesi and Lake Maaninka, Kuopio/Siilinjärvi/Maaninka
- a canoeing or rowing trip to one of the many excursion harbours on the lakes and rivers of North Savo Region
- cross-country skiing anywhere in North Savo.
Choose your route on the Internet map. Print the map and trail instructions and off you go! The routes and their campfire places are free for everyone to use.
The internet map is produced by Regional Council of Pohjois-Savo together with local authorities. The map has received funding from the European Union.
To the Map
General Information
- Nature in the North Savo region
- Accommodation and making fire in the Nature
- Wild life, water, and other practical hints
Themes in the Map
- Practical hints for trekking, canoeing, boating, skiing, snow mobiling...
- Classification criteria of the routes.
- What to find on the internet map.
In Finnish
Conditions
You are free to link the map in the Internet, send links by email etc.
However, printing the map is limited. For public and professional purposes you are required to contact Regional Council of Pohjois-Savo.