Kolovesi National Park
Craggy lake cliffs and Saimaa ringed seal habitat in Etelä-Savo, Finland
Craggy cliffs shaped by the ice age rise straight out of the water in Kolovesi, where motor boats are prohibited. The park protects habitat of the critically endangered Saimaa ringed seal, and cave paintings have been discovered in the area.
Things to do
- On the waterPaddle a kayak or canoe among the craggy cliffs
- Try thisRow across the motor-free waters
- On footFollow one of the several marked hiking paths
- UndergroundLook for the cave paintings discovered in the area
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Craggy cliffs of Kolovesi
Ice-age cliffs rising straight from the water, typical of the park's rugged scenery.