There´s a wide range of possibilites for walking in nature in Hossa and the hikes and trails go through vast wilderness areas on varying terrain. Almost 100 km of marked trails allow you to choose from longer treks to shorter daily hikes. Most of the trails are not demanding and lead through spectacular ridge and lake dotted terrain allowing you to face the Taiga forest inhabited by brown bears, elks, golden eagles, reindeers and wolverines to mention a few. The rugged beauty and the pure environment of this area is sure to make an impression on people who have eye for nature and the everyman´s rights ensure that from late May until snowfall you have the chance to pick and collect wild edibles and herbal tea ingredients on the way. Catching a fish from the hundreds of ponds and lakes of the area or going for a refreshing swim while having a break is indescribably wonderful!

Hossa is one of Finland’s best canoeing destinations with its rivers, lakes and ponds. Many times canoe takes you closer to wildlife also and the simple sensation of floating with the flow, gently paddling forwards is just great. There are suitable routes for both beginners and the more experienced water beasts and the lakes being rather narrow they´re perfect for canoeing and row boating. The rapids in the area are not very demanding; depending on the water level they range from a classification of I to II+ so indian canoes and kayaks are the ones that are used. Hossa is also a well-known fishing destination and combining these two activities offers an even more comprehensive nature activity experience.

For more info, here´s a few blog posts that at least partly deal with these great outdoor activities:

Canoeing, fishing and new beginnings

Hiking in the aapa mires of the old growth forests