Repovesi Travel Guide

  Do you spot the climber in the wall? ;)
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  • Do you spot the climber in the wall? ;)
      Do you spot the climber in the wall? ;)
    by Lionwheeler
  •   Repovesi
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  • from Mustalammenvuori; Finland
      from Mustalammenvuori; Finland
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  • Deep fall down...
      Deep fall down...
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  • One of the lakes along the trail
      One of the lakes along the trail
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Things to Do  

The upright cliff at Olhava

The upright cliff at Olhava, Repovesi

 sinoda Says:  This is a magnificent view especially in south Finland.The upright cliff at Olhava is really teriffic. You can wander on the very back of the cliff and peek down the edge if you got the nervs, 55m free falling. 

the tower on Mustalammenvuori

the tower on Mustalammenvuori, Repovesi

 sinoda Says:  Climb on the Mustalammenvuori (a relatevly high hill) and then go on and climb the few steps up the tower. 360' panorama view - no trees hindering the scenery. 

Hotels  

Laavu Kirnuhuoko: outdoors and yet a roof over your head

Laavu Kirnuhuoko: outdoors and yet a roof over your head, Repovesi

 sinoda Says:  As already in my Lapland pages described, a laavu is an excellent option to any tent. Because laavus are very common in finnish national parks you easily get use to them and even start relying on them.A laavu is a wooden building with aroof and either 4 or 3 corners... 

Restaurants  

self - bbq: have sausage in Kuutinlahti

self - bbq: have sausage in Kuutinlahti, Repovesi

 sinoda Says:  Well, here is no organised restaurant nor kiosk nor any other vending instance.You bring along yourself what you will eat/drink and prepare it yourself too. You may make open fire only in ready made fire places - like here in Kuutinlahti. 

What to Pack  

Wet or dry

Wet or dry, Repovesi

 sinoda Says:  Comfortable rucksacks! Especially in late autumn it rains more often so you will have to consider water repellant clothing and good fot gear - in autumn I prefer good and high rubber boots like, Nokia Trek. Did you know Nokia started once with rubber like in rubber boots... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Olhava-rock for climbers

Olhava-rock for climbers, Repovesi

 sinoda Says:  This site has various skill levels. You have to use a rowing boat to get to the starting points because the up-right wall rises straight from the lake...Beautiful scenery... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Climbing at Olhava

Climbing at Olhava, Repovesi

 sinoda Says:  This seems to be very popular spot among climbers both free and secured.Read more in the off-the-beaten-path tip... 

Favorites  

extraordinary sights

extraordinary sights, Repovesi

 sinoda Says:  As in many other National Parks so has Repovesi too something to offer - and that goes for all senses. My main interest lies in the visible wolrd so I focus very much on what I see. As for instance this huge net of roots on the photo. Repovesi's unique qualities - in... 

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 Climb on the Mustalammenvuori (a relatevly high hill) and then go on and climb the few steps up the tower. 360' panorama view - no trees hindering the scenery. 

 

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Repovesi - National Park

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 in the south-eastern part of Finland in the impact zone of the Kymi-joki (river). Due to ice age glaciers and the historical Kymi-joki this area has been interestingly shaped. Since Repovesi is not... 

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Trekking in Repovesi National Park

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 Repovesi is one of the 35 National Parks in Finland. It is said to be one of the best places to go hiking and trekking in Southern Finland. Along the tracks and rails there are lakes and ponds, great... 

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