Lauhanvuori National Park

Lauhanvuori National Park, located in the Ostrobothnia Region of Western Finland, features one of the highest points in the area: Lauhanvuori Hill. This prominent hill rivals the elevations found in Northeast Finland and Lapland. Visitors can hike up Lauhanvuori Hill to a scenic viewing tower offering panoramic views over the surrounding forested lowlands that stretch all the way to the Gulf of Bothnia.

The hillside forests reveal fascinating geological traces of post-Ice Age changes, including vast boulder fields and ancient shoreline formations.

Lauhanvuori Hill stands out in the otherwise flat landscape of Western Finland. Its unique vegetation and geology differ from the surrounding terrain, showcasing rugged dry pine forests, crystal-clear springs and spring-fed brooks, bogs dotted with puddles, and barren stone deposits that mark the ancient coastline.

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