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Soiva Forest 1.5 km, Suomussalmi
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Soiva Forest is a unique nature trail that also offers a cultural destination. There you get to play large instruments built into the forest on the Kaunisniemi ridge in Suomussalmi.
The Seitenahveninen trail loops around a crystal-clear, swampy, and pine forest-surrounded forest pond and partly passes along boardwalks. The path is close to the municipal center and is easily accessible. From Seitenahveninen, a connecting trail departs to Soiva Forest, which is located in the beautiful heath terrain of Kaunisniemi.
The environment around Soiva Forest features small ponds and deep kettle holes. From the ridge at Kaunisniemi, there are incredible views over Lake Hietajärvi. Soiva Forest is a unique collection of large instruments built into the forest, which you can also play yourself. Over the years, compositions, improvisations, and dramatic performances have been presented in Soiva Forest, blending Kainuu nature and culture in an original way.
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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It is advisable to follow the trails in Soiva Forest to prevent wear on the delicate ridge terrain.Tips and suggestions
- Next to Soiva Forest is one of Finland's most popular summer theaters. See the performance schedule here.
Roadbook
After the Soiva Forest guidance sign, the route turns left and climbs to the top of the Kaunisniemi ridge. On the ridge, numerous trails intersect around different instruments, and you are free to explore the various instruments both on top of and at the foot of the ridge. After the rain pipe instrument, the route turns right away from the shore of Lake Hietajärvi. After about 300 meters, the path forks near the swing instruments back towards the starting point. You can also take a route about a kilometer longer on the ridge by continuing straight from the intersection and turning back towards the starting point after about 500 meters.
Public transport
There is no public transport to the destination.Get Timetable to destination
Directions
Soiva Forest is located in Suomussalmi, 110 km north of Kajaani and 145 km south of Kuusamo. You will find Soiva Forest in Kaunisniemi, about four kilometers south of the center of Suomussalmi. Just turn from highway 5 onto Lomakyläntie and continue about 3 kilometers to the summer theater, near which you will find signs to Soiva Forest. There are also signs at the intersection of highway 5 and along Lomakyläntie to help you find the way.Parking
Free parking is available at the end of Kaunisniemi.
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Equipment
- In dry heath forest terrain, normal footwear works well.
- The trail is also accessible with a wheelchair or stroller.
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