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Canal Canal · Southern Ostrobothnia · 63 m

Log Drivers' Route

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  • Uittomieskämppä Välijoen suunnasta kuvattuna.
    Uittomieskämppä Välijoen suunnasta kuvattuna.
    Photo: Marita Mattila, Aisapari ry
Log driving and log drivers are still honoured in Evijärvi. Log driving on the River Ähtävä was economically important to Evijärvi and the region as a whole.

Logs brought from the Suomenselkä drainage divide were tied into rafts in Evijärvi and taken to sawmills located by the sea. A traditional log drivers’ cabin has been built in Jokisuunlahti, and the area also houses a sauna and a log driving practice area. Running through the centre of Evijärvi, the route offers a range of services. A salmon fishing pond and an open fire site stocked with firewood are located next to Kirsilä Beach.

Along the route, you can climb a bird tower in the valuable Valmosanneva bog and admire views over Jokisuunlahti and Evijärvi. Known for its rich birdlife, the area is the only place in Finland where the black tern nests.

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Watch an old video of the support nuit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jTQMNJywps  

Directions

From the intersection of kt 68 and kt 63, take kt 63 in the direction of Kaustinen for approx. 3 km. Turn to Uittomiehentie. Drive approx. 500 m and you will arrive at Uittomieskämpä.

Parking

There is a parking space in the area.

Coordinates

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63.368240, 23.512759
DMS
63°22'05.7"N 23°30'45.9"E
UTM
34V 625647 7029082
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