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Arpainen - Soini

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    A route suitable for hiking and mountain biking from Arpaisten cabin to the center of Soini (approx. 28 km), passing through beautiful esker and mire landscapes. There are also shorter route options, with some challenging terrain for biking.
    moderate
    Distance 30.3 km
    7:25 h
    80 m
    38 m
    236 m
    191 m

    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.

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    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    236 m
    Lowest point
    191 m
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    Track types

    Forested/wild trail 15.74%Path 57.80%Unknown 26.45%
    Forested/wild trail
    4.8 km
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    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

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    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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    62.694996, 24.373659
    DMS
    62°41'42.0"N 24°22'25.2"E
    UTM
    35V 365610 6954344
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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    30.3 km
    Duration
    7:25 h
    Ascent
    80 m
    Descent
    38 m
    Highest point
    236 m
    Lowest point
    191 m
    Round trip Multi-stage route Scenic Fauna Dog-friendly

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