Sunday hike to Astuvansalmi rock paintings 1.6.2025
Experience the nature of Saimaa in the middle of an ancient art exhibition and hear the fascinating story of the rock paintings!
Hike starts at the Astuvansalmi parking lot (Suurlahdentie 2039), from where we calmly set off along the path towards the rock paintings. Route goes through the forest and it takes about an hour to get there and explore the 6000-year-old rock art. The magnificent Northern Europe’s largest rock paintings tell their ancient fascinating story with many different images. At the same time, the guide tells the birth story of the paintings and Saimaa.
This trip is suitable for anyone with a basic level of fitness. The walk along the forest trail takes just under an hour. The route includes both ascents and descents, and the trail is occasionally rocky or covered with tree roots. Children are also welcome to join. You need clothes suitable for the weather, good shoes and drinking water to go.
You can order handmade seasonal packed lunch using local ingredients for extra fee (stuffed bread roll and sweet pie).
GROUP SIZE: 4 – 12 hlö (departure with minimum 4 people attending)
DURATION: 3 hrs
PRICE: 65 €/ per person (inc. VAT 25,5%)
FOOD: 20 €/ person (inc. VAT 14%)
More info and reservations 48 hrs before the trip: asta@uhkua.fi
