If I could give you one tip for your upcoming vacation: go to the forest! In just 20 minutes, your blood pressure will drop and your mood will improve. And you don't have to go far, because the residents of the Liiveri region live in the middle of exciting nature trails. Do you already know a birdsong forest, a barefoot path or a hut with a star map opening from the roof? Over the past ten years, hundreds of volunteers have built absolutely amazing places in our local nature! We put together what has been achieved, with tens of thousands of volunteer hours, 40 EU projects and a financial contribution of over a million euros. And what's best, everyone gets to enjoy these results!
What is it about?
- In the Seinäjoki, Ilmajoki and Jalasjärvi areas, 40 EU projects related to nature trails have been implemented in the last ten years.
- Half of the projects are funded by Liiveri. The rest are funded by the Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment, in which case Liiveri has acted as an advisor in the preparation of the projects.
- The total cost of the projects is over one million euros. Tens of thousands of volunteer hours have been put into the projects and hundreds of volunteers have been involved.
- The father of the great feat can be considered Hannu Salo, who and his team will next set out to build fitness stairs in Joupiska. The Salo fitness center has a hundred people, most of whom are retirees.
What has the money achieved?
- 100 kilometers of top-equipped trails where you can go
- 25 kilometers paddling
- 12 kilometers on horseback
- 10 kilometers along the boardwalk
- 20 kilometers by wheelchair or stroller
- There are buildings built along the routes
- 10 lean-tos and huts, 8 of which are accessible
- hundreds of signboards
- numerous toilets
- 7 piers, 1 boat dock and 1 rest area on the island
- 1 kayaking center
- In addition to traditional fitness equipment, the trails also feature:
- peat comb
- barefoot path
- birdsong forest
- pot gallery
- dugout and trenches
- military nursing home and military home
- horse shelter and 500-meter cross-country obstacle course
- Sirius hut with starry sky
- nature house
- hellhole
- witch stone
Why?
- According to research, the closer outdoor recreation areas are located, the more people move.
- The Jouppilanvuori accessible adventure trail alone is used by 2,000 residents every month, from babies to grandfathers.
- Being outdoors improves people's health and saves on healthcare costs.
- Therefore, it is important to have places nearby that encourage exercise and are accessible to everyone.
See more detailed directions and enjoy nature: