Palosaari naturetrack runs 2 km in forest in renovated forest ranger´s hut environment. By the path you get to know different forest type´s bird selection and to trees.

In Autumn when there are berries, its worth to look around. In Palosaari and it´s near by forest there are good berry and mushroom booty. Palosaari used to be forest rangers hut in 1861- 1975.

Renovated hut from 1900´s belongs to the Metsähallitus´s oldests forest rangers huts. Nowadays Palosaari is model of wildernes services by which has been founded 27 ideal areas for different games. The hut was granted year 2009 international wildlife Estates nomination.

Naturetrack which is 600 m long leaves from Kielosaari Camping - area. It intdroduces versatile rivernature. Small bridges take you from island to island, and duckboards takes you to small birdtower and to campireplace. Sit by the bench or to cliff and listen how water ripple. In the spring time Pyhäjoki flooding can hinder acces to paht.

Get active in Rautiperä on Ski tracks and outdoor routes, with disc golf, ice swimming, on the sledding slope and cross-country skiing.

The renewed tracks of Rautiperä are ideal for skiing! The area has illuminated routes of 1 km, 2.5 km, 4 km and 5 km and starting and finishing areas suitable for a wide range of sports activities. Up-to-date track information is available in the Rautiperän ulkoilualue Facebook group.

The lights work with a photoswitch and automatically turn off at 10 pm. Rautiperä has a spacious parking area and a time-locked toilet, available from 8 am to 10 pm.

Outdoor routes
The renewed routes of Rautiperä outdoor recreation area are perfect for all ages. The illuminated and well-marked routes are easy to move along with a stroller as well. Please note that the disc golf course crosses the exercise track in some places!

The bench trails are not actually nature trails, but they are still a great destination especially if you are looking for an easy but longer cycling route. You can reach the bench trail that runs north of Pyhäjoki all the way to the village of Pirttikoski. At the beginning of the trail, you can make a fire at a lean-to shelter and take a seat on the benches to observe the nature along the riverbank.
The Pirttikoski circuit is about 19 km long if you follow the North Branch bench trail to Pirttikoski, cross the river via the Kuusiniemi Bridge, and return via the South Branch bench trail. You can also choose a shorter route by following the Saari bench trail.

Built in 1837, the Eteläkylän Isosilta bridge in Pyhäjoki is the oldest wooden strut-frame bridge still in use in Finland and a national road museum site.

The four-arch double-strut bridge stands on wedged stone supports and is 77.5 metres long and 5.8 metres wide. The bridge has been maintained and repaired multiple times but, according to a study conducted in 1987, the load-bearing structures of the bridge still held some of the original timber. The local Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment initiated a full renovation of the bridge in 2018. The renovations will be conducted with due consideration to the old structural models and work methods, and the Finnish Heritage Agency has provided instructions for the work. In fact, a pleasant smell of tar wafts in the area surrounding the bridge.

Since the deck of the bridge is made of wood, it has been slippery when wet. It is said that a lorry carrying people on their way to a dance once veered off the bridge as a result. Apparently no one was hurt, however, as everyone managed to hop off the lorry bed in time. According to another story, some prison escapees burst through railing during a chase.

You can admire the Hourunkoski rapids and the river current at Koskipuisto, south of Pyhäjoki river’s northern tributary. Coming from the south side (Niskantie), park’s routes are accessible for persons with reduced mobility as well.

You can access the opposite shore via the Koskikuja street. There is a Lapp-style hut and fireplace on the shore.