Isojärvi National Park

Isojärvi National Park (Finnish: Isojärven kansallispuisto) is a national park in Central Finland. It covers 19 square kilometres (7.3 sq mi) and was established in 1982. Its scenery is fluctuating by its level and the vegetation is dominated by Scots pine and Norway spruce forests and bogs. Imprints of early human settlement and cultivation have been found in the area. The national park is located by the lake Isojärvi after which it has got its name.

Isojärvi National Park
IUCN category II (national park)
The lake Isojärvi
Location in Finland
Location	Central Finland, Finland
Coordinates	61°41′54″N 25°00′39″E
Area	19 km2 (7.3 sq mi)
Established	1982
Visitors	10,000 (in 2009[1])
Governing body	Metsähallitus
Website	www.outdoors.fi/isojarvinp

There are two nature trails (marked with red paint) and several other ring trails (marked with blue paint). Most trails depart from Heretty or Kalalahti parking area. The trails vary in length and difficulty, being between 3.5 km and 20 km long. It is one of the largest parks in the region with over 30 kilometers of trails.

See also

• List of national parks of Finland
• Protected areas of Finland

References

1. "Käyntimäärät kansallispuistoittain 2009" (in Finnish). Metsähallitus. Archived from the original on March 8, 2012. Retrieved September 29, 2010.

External links

• Outdoors.fi – Isojärvi National Park
• Outinthenature.com - Exploring Isojärvi National Park