In Petkeljärvi National Park, hiking is governed by a code of conduct. So, we act and move in nature with respect. Read about Hiking Etiquette.

You can read the full instructions and rules here https://www.luontoon.fi/en/destinations/petkeljarvi-national-park/instructions-and-rules

You can read about hiking etiquette here https://www.luontoon.fi/en/activities/hiking-and-outdoor-recreation/etiquette

Please do not share content online that violates the rules of the national park.

It is prohibited to keep pets loose. Pets are welcome in the national park, but only on a leash.

Petkeljärvi National Park is one of Finland's 41 National Parks. Petkeljärvi National Park is Finland's smallest and easternmost national park. Together with 6 other national parks, the year of establishment is 1956, which means that it belongs to the series of the oldest national parks established after the wars. War history is strongly visible here, although no actual battles have ever taken place in the park area, the closest ones are in Oinassalmi and Möhkö. Border Karelian culture lives on strong even today, after all, the border is only a stone's throw away.

Read more : https://www.nationalparks.fi/petkeljarvinp

Events planned in Metsähallitus nature reserves or multi-use forests and large groups camping must be reported to Metsähallitus. An event notification must always be made if the event organizer relies on the camping service equipment and routes maintained by Metsähallitus and collects participation or entrance fees.

READ MORE https://www.metsa.fi/en/lands-and-waters/permits/notification-of-an-organized-event/

Are you a peace-seeking hiker who comes to nature in search of a balance for the rest of life ? Are you going to travel routes because of the freedom that every step of the way brings ? Or are you a long distance walker with stages ready from ladder to ladder and want to take a measure with yourself ?

Maybe you’re the one who brings your kids to explore the secrets of the forest.

What kind of hiker are you? 

Be free to be yourself, find your inner hiker, one of your survivors, or be exactly what you already know you are. 

However, remember to respect nature and other hikers.

In this way, we will preserve what we have now, also in the future.