A light guided hike to the observation tower of the Himmaan Peak. From the top of the tower you can get a hawk-eye view of the landscape. In the magnificent hut, you can cook delicacies over a fire or enjoy a ready-made lunch.
On a historical path
Walk along the beautiful village track and dive into the forest on an old path. This path has been used since the 1500s. Deer, black grouse, rabbits, deer and lynx are familiar animals along the path. Guide of the group tells stories about the surrounding nature. Gradually you climb up the Himmaan hill and suddenly you arrive at the foot of the observation tower, the Himmaan Peak.
The observation tower is 22 m high and offers stunning views over the surrounding countryside. You can feel the fresh breeze and the space in the sky. You can see for yourself how Finland is a land of forests. At best, you can see 30-40 km away.
Unique Himmaan hut
At the foot of the tower is a large hut for 60 people. Sit down by the fire in the cozy hut and smell the scent of the living fire. Enjoy coffee and tea and traditional finnish cinnamon rolls in the hut.
Tasks on the nature trail
There is a 0.6 km nature trail from the tower, with fun activity boards along the way. The Himmaan Peak nature trail is suitable for people of normal fitness. The trail is wide and easy to follow.
Difficulty of the trail:
Hiking distance along the forest trail is 2.4km per direction for a total of 4.8 km. The hiking time required is about 20 - 30 min/direction.
The trail is easy to follow.
Good to know:
The route starts from Riihijärventie 25, 42820 Riiho.
The hike takes about 3 hours, distance 4,8 km.
The Himmaa can also be reached by car. If a member of the group is unable to walk, they can be transported to Himmaa by car.
It is also possible to do the trip in halves. The group hikes from the guesthouse to the Himmaa, from where they take their own bus.
The Himmaa has neat organic toilets.
To make a fire, there must be no forest fire warning.
The hut is rented by the Riiho Village Association.
Follow this link to find out more about Himmaanhuippu: https: //www.visitkeuruu.fi/palvelu/himmaan-huippu/
Respecting nature and taking care of cleanliness is of paramount importance.
Price:
40€/person
Including:
Guided hiking trail
Home made cinnamon rolls at the hut, incl. coffee, tea, juice, water.
Special dietary requirements by prior reservation
Delicacies by the fire on extra price
In the Himmaan hut, you can make delicacies on a camp fire under guidance. You can make pancakes on a campfire or stake traditional finnish cheese on the fire. Here's a great opportunity for everyone to cook their own food over a fire. Sausages can be staked both indoors and outdoors on the covered fireplace. You can also order ready-made coffee with a pastry for the Himmaa.
The staff at the guesthouse will be at Himmaa to welcome the group, serve the food and guide each member of the group personally in preparing the campfire food.
There is also plenty of covered seating outside the hut and a covered fireplace.
Price:
Choose a suitable option for your group in advance.
Sausages, mustard, ketchup, napkins 5,25€/person, cooked by each person with a guide.
Campfire pancakes, strawberry jam 8,25€/person, cooked by each person with a guide.
Finnish traditional cheese, cloudberry jam, 11,25€, cooked by each person with a guide.
Availability:
The excursion is available in august, september and october.
Group size 10-30 person.
Booking:
Contact Guest House Riiho +358 40 5645 864 or majatalo@riihonmajatalo.fi.
