Hiidenportti National Park

Central Finland


Sprawling 48km southeast of Sotkamo, this national park surrounds forests and boggy flatlands, and is laced with 30km of marked hiking trails. The beautiful Hiidenportti gorge is its centrepiece and highlight.


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