The Arpaisten outdoor and hiking route comprises over 50 kilometers of trails from Ähtäri Zoo all the way to the center of Soini. Highlights of the route include Matosuo, favored by birds, the elevated cultural landscape of Löytöperä, and the Arpaisten esker area. The route also features other beautiful details such as eskers and moraine knolls, small lakes, and rivers.
The outdoor area’s center is the cabin Arpaiskämppä, suitable for overnight stays, with a fireplace, woodshed, dry toilet, sauna by the river, and a campfire site. Camping is also possible in a tent. From Arpaiskämppä, it is about 28 kilometers to both Ähtäri Zoo and the center of Soini. Between Arpaiskämppä and Soini there are several rest stops: Saarilampi, Löytöjoki, Läskilampi, and Kaihiharju.
In the scenery of Kaihiharju, around Arpainen route side trails include an accessible nature trail, Hermanninlenkki, and Hermanninpolku.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Roadbook
Eastern parking (Arpaiskämppä) The parking lot is located 600 m from the cabin on the east side of Lake Arpaisten.
Address: Arpaistentie 631, Soini
Northern parking (Saarilampi lean-to) The parking lot is located south of the Saarilampi lean-to, 3.4 km north from Arpaisten cabin.
Address: Haasia-ahontie 400
Saarilammen laavu
Sillanpään Lomamökit, Soini
Kaihiharju
Public transport
There is no public transportation to the route.Directions
Starting point in the center of Soini, Lauttotie 20, Soini.
Another starting point Arpaiskämppä, Arpaistentie 631
Parking
Eastern parking (Arpaiskämppä) The parking lot is located 600 m from the cabin on the east side of Lake Arpaisten.
Address: Arpaistentie 631
Northern parking (Saarilampi lean-to) The parking lot is located south of the Saarilampi lean-to, 3.4 km north from Arpaisten cabin.
Address: Haasia-ahontie 400
Small parking lot at the Soini starting point
Address: Lauttotie 20, Soini
Coordinates
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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