For nature lovers

Experiences and activities for active nature enthusiasts

Experience the nature of Eastern Finland at its most authentic. Hike on quiet trails, admire the morning mist over the lake, or even go on a birdwatching trip to unique birding sites. Here, nature takes center stage, and you can enjoy its tranquility without distractions.

For Adventurers For groups For couples For groups of friends

TO KOLI VIA THE BORDERLANDS

Embark on an experiential tour where you'll simultaneously discover the fascinating destinations of the...
695 € / person (accommodation in double room) + 160 € / person (single room supplement)
For Adventurers For groups For groups of friends

Best local tourism in the borderland, Simpele

Go on a guided e-bike trip from Simpele to Parikkala and crown your effortless cycling day with a delicious...
145 €/person
For Adventurers For groups For groups of friends

Guided SUP board trip Lahnanen - Kangaskoski

Experience Hiitolanjoki's summer nature right from the water on a guided SUP trip, paddling leisurely...
70 €/person, group size 4-15 people.
For those who enjoy For wellbeing For groups For groups of friends

Nature Yoga + relaxation and a picnic by the charming Hiitolanjoki

Let your body and mind rest in the calming landscapes of Hiitolanjoki during a pampering moment combining...
47 € / person.
For Adventurers For groups For groups of friends

Conquering Haukkavuori

Effortlessly conquer the highest point of South Karelia on an e-bike and reward yourself with breathtaking...
160 €/person
For Adventurers For couples For groups of friends

Electric-assist Mountain Bikes

Now you have the opportunity to rent electric-assist mountain bikes, which are suitable for both normal road...
Starting from 40 € /4 h
For Adventurers For groups For groups of friends

Best local tourism in Rajamailla, Parikkala

Enjoy effortless e-biking from Parikkala to the stunning Hiitolanjoki river and reward yourself with a...
145 €/person
For Adventurers For couples For groups of friends

Explore the Border – Hiitolanjoki Cruising, Yoga + Relaxation

Explore the rapids of the border region effortlessly on an electric bike and end the trip with restorative...
154 € / person
For Adventurers For groups For couples For groups of friends

TO KOLI VIA THE BORDERLANDS

Embark on an experiential tour where you'll simultaneously discover the fascinating destinations of the...
695 € / person (accommodation in double room) + 160 € / person (single room supplement)
For Adventurers For groups For groups of friends

Best local tourism in the borderland, Simpele

Go on a guided e-bike trip from Simpele to Parikkala and crown your effortless cycling day with a delicious...
145 €/person
For Adventurers For groups For groups of friends

Guided SUP board trip Lahnanen - Kangaskoski

Experience Hiitolanjoki's summer nature right from the water on a guided SUP trip, paddling leisurely...
70 €/person, group size 4-15 people.
For those who enjoy For wellbeing For groups For groups of friends

Nature Yoga + relaxation and a picnic by the charming Hiitolanjoki

Let your body and mind rest in the calming landscapes of Hiitolanjoki during a pampering moment combining...
47 € / person.
For Adventurers For groups For groups of friends

Conquering Haukkavuori

Effortlessly conquer the highest point of South Karelia on an e-bike and reward yourself with breathtaking...
160 €/person
For Adventurers For couples For groups of friends

Electric-assist Mountain Bikes

Now you have the opportunity to rent electric-assist mountain bikes, which are suitable for both normal road...
Starting from 40 € /4 h
For Adventurers For groups For groups of friends

Best local tourism in Rajamailla, Parikkala

Enjoy effortless e-biking from Parikkala to the stunning Hiitolanjoki river and reward yourself with a...
145 €/person
For Adventurers For couples For groups of friends

Explore the Border – Hiitolanjoki Cruising, Yoga + Relaxation

Explore the rapids of the border region effortlessly on an electric bike and end the trip with restorative...
154 € / person
For Adventurers For groups For couples For groups of friends

TO KOLI VIA THE BORDERLANDS

Embark on an experiential tour where you'll simultaneously discover the fascinating destinations of the...
695 € / person (accommodation in double room) + 160 € / person (single room supplement)
For Adventurers For groups For groups of friends

Best local tourism in the borderland, Simpele

Go on a guided e-bike trip from Simpele to Parikkala and crown your effortless cycling day with a delicious...
145 €/person
For Adventurers For groups For groups of friends

Guided SUP board trip Lahnanen - Kangaskoski

Experience Hiitolanjoki's summer nature right from the water on a guided SUP trip, paddling leisurely...
70 €/person, group size 4-15 people.
For those who enjoy For wellbeing For groups For groups of friends

Nature Yoga + relaxation and a picnic by the charming Hiitolanjoki

Let your body and mind rest in the calming landscapes of Hiitolanjoki during a pampering moment combining...
47 € / person.
For Adventurers For groups For groups of friends

Conquering Haukkavuori

Effortlessly conquer the highest point of South Karelia on an e-bike and reward yourself with breathtaking...
160 €/person
For Adventurers For couples For groups of friends

Electric-assist Mountain Bikes

Now you have the opportunity to rent electric-assist mountain bikes, which are suitable for both normal road...
Starting from 40 € /4 h
For Adventurers For groups For groups of friends

Best local tourism in Rajamailla, Parikkala

Enjoy effortless e-biking from Parikkala to the stunning Hiitolanjoki river and reward yourself with a...
145 €/person
For Adventurers For couples For groups of friends

Explore the Border – Hiitolanjoki Cruising, Yoga + Relaxation

Explore the rapids of the border region effortlessly on an electric bike and end the trip with restorative...
154 € / person
For groups For couples For groups of friends

Pearls of Saimaa: Tar Steam Cruise and Imatra State Hotel

425 € / person (accommodation in a double room) + 40 € / person (single room surcharge) Experience the Pearls of Saimaa on an unforgettable experience trip! On this journey, you will enjoy a...
Book Pearls of Saimaa: Tar Steam Cruise and Imatra State Hotel
For Adventurers For groups For couples For groups of friends

TO KOLI VIA THE BORDERLANDS

695 € / person (accommodation in double room) + 160 € / person (single room supplement) Embark on an experiential tour where you'll simultaneously discover the fascinating destinations of the...
4 day(s)
Book TO KOLI VIA THE BORDERLANDS
For those who enjoy For the whole family For groups For groups of friends

Guided tour of three rapids on Hiitolanjoki

starting from 200 €, for a group of max 30 people. Join a local guide and experience the rushing waters and stories of Hiitolanjoki's three historic rapids!
Book Guided tour of three rapids on Hiitolanjoki
For Adventurers For groups For groups of friends

Guided SUP board trip Lahnanen - Kangaskoski

70 €/person, group size 4-15 people. Experience Hiitolanjoki's summer nature right from the water on a guided SUP trip, paddling leisurely...
4-15 persons
Book Guided SUP board trip Lahnanen - Kangaskoski
For Adventurers For groups For groups of friends

Best local tourism in the borderland, Simpele

145 €/person Go on a guided e-bike trip from Simpele to Parikkala and crown your effortless cycling day with a delicious...
Book Best local tourism in the borderland, Simpele
For those who enjoy For wellbeing For groups For groups of friends

Nature Yoga + relaxation and a picnic by the charming Hiitolanjoki

47 € / person. Let your body and mind rest in the calming landscapes of Hiitolanjoki during a pampering moment combining...
Book Nature Yoga + relaxation and a picnic by the charming Hiitolanjoki
For Adventurers For groups For groups of friends

Conquering Haukkavuori

160 €/person Effortlessly conquer the highest point of South Karelia on an e-bike and reward yourself with breathtaking...
Book Conquering Haukkavuori
For Adventurers For couples For groups of friends

Electric-assist Mountain Bikes

Starting from 40 € /4 h Now you have the opportunity to rent electric-assist mountain bikes, which are suitable for both normal road...
Simpele
Book Electric-assist Mountain Bikes
For groups For groups of friends

Rajamailla Quadathlon

30 €/person Challenge your friends to a fun and fast-paced Rajamailla Quadathlon, where you compete in accuracy in...
Book Rajamailla Quadathlon
For those who enjoy For wellbeing For the whole family For groups For couples For groups of friends

Enjoy the atmospheric Hiitolanjoki Riverside Sauna near the border

starting from 40 €/h for a maximum of 5 people Crown your day by enjoying the atmospheric Hiitolanjoki Riverside Sauna at B&B Hiitolanjoki and plunge from...
1-5 persons
Book Enjoy the atmospheric Hiitolanjoki Riverside Sauna near the border
For Adventurers For groups For groups of friends

Best local tourism in Rajamailla, Parikkala

145 €/person Enjoy effortless e-biking from Parikkala to the stunning Hiitolanjoki river and reward yourself with a...
Book Best local tourism in Rajamailla, Parikkala
For those who enjoy For wellbeing For groups For groups of friends

Peat sauna for full-body cleansing

25 €/person for groups of at least 10 people/ max 3h Experience the effects of a peat sauna on your body in the gentle steam of the Hiitolanjoki Riverside Sauna
Book Peat sauna for full-body cleansing
For the whole family For groups For those hungry for culture For groups of friends

Kollaa and Simo Häyhä Museum

Starting from 7€/person Founded in the early 80s, the museum tells the history of the Battle of Kollaa and Simo Häyhä.
Rautjärvi
1 day(s)
Book Kollaa and Simo Häyhä Museum
For Adventurers For couples For groups of friends

Explore the Border – Hiitolanjoki Cruising, Yoga + Relaxation

154 € / person Explore the rapids of the border region effortlessly on an electric bike and end the trip with restorative...
Book Explore the Border – Hiitolanjoki Cruising, Yoga + Relaxation
For those who enjoy Like the locals For groups For couples With a pet For groups of friends

Campfire Fish and Other Delicacies

Starting from 50€/person How about a delicious fish meal and dessert delivered to the lean-to, ready and waiting for you?
Ruokolahti
1 day(s)
Book Campfire Fish and Other Delicacies
For those who enjoy For the whole family For groups With a pet For groups of friends

Rest by the Campfire

Starting from 30€/person How about a delicious snack delivered to the lean-to, ready and waiting for you?
Ruokolahti
1 day(s)
Book Rest by the Campfire
For those who enjoy Like the locals For groups For couples With a pet For groups of friends

Proper Celebration in the Middle of Nature

Starting from 100€/person How about a gourmet dinner delivered to the lean-to, ready and waiting for you?
Ruokolahti
1 day(s)
Book Proper Celebration in the Middle of Nature
For those who enjoy For wellbeing For groups For groups of friends

Hysriitti - silent retreat

Starting from 220€/person The purpose of Hysriitti is to support brain health and relieve stress caused by digital tools.
Simpele
Age limit 18
Book Hysriitti - silent retreat
For those who enjoy For groups With a pet For groups of friends

Wild Edibles Trip to Haukkavuori with Wild Herb Provisions

Starting from 50€/person. The trip is carried out from mid-May to mid-June. Conquer Haukkavuori, learn about wild herbs with experts, and enjoy delicious wild herb provisions at an...
Simpele
5-20 persons
1 day(s)
Age limit 18
Book Wild Edibles Trip to Haukkavuori with Wild Herb Provisions
For those who enjoy For the whole family For couples With a pet For groups of friends

Stories and Relaxation

Starting from 60€/person Immerse yourself in fascinating stories and myths around a cozy campfire under a starry sky or in the twilight...
Ruokolahti
2-10 persons
1 day(s)
Book Stories and Relaxation
For those who enjoy For groups For groups of friends

Viiniviikari's Joker Package

Starting from 380 € Do you think talking about wines is elitist nonsense? Invite Viiniviikari to your home and be pleasantly...
1-30 persons
1 day(s)
Age limit 18
Book Viiniviikari's Joker Package

WeitFinnTor

Welcome to explore our handicrafts in our summer yard shop in a rural setting. We offer, for example, leather...
Uukuniemi
Book WeitFinnTor

Accommodation recommendations

Varied breakfast Like the locals Good sleep Self check-in Affordable

Juvankoski, double room

Double room by Hiitolanjoki river
1-2 persons 1-2 persons
20 m² 20 m²
1 Bedrooms 1 Bedrooms
No smoking No smoking
Pets allowed Pets allowed
75 €/night/person
Varied breakfast Like the locals Good sleep Self check-in Affordable

Kangaskoski, double room

Double room by Hiitolanjoki river
1-2 persons 1-2 persons
17 m² 17 m²
1 Bedrooms 1 Bedrooms
No smoking No smoking
Pets allowed Pets allowed
75 €/night/person
By the lake Terrace with lake view Good sleep Self check-in Affordable

Suuri-Valkiajärvi Cottage

A wilderness-style cottage and sauna located on the shore of Suuri-Valkiajärvi, accommodating a total of 4+2...
4+2 persons 4+2 persons
50 m² 50 m²
Laikko Laikko
1 Bedrooms 1 Bedrooms
Pets allowed Pets allowed
Starting from 77.50 € /night
Varied breakfast

Koitsan Bed and Breakfast

Koitsan bed and breakfast, operating in a valuable heritage landscape, brings you close to nature to enjoy.
Parikkala Parikkala
Private bathroom Private bathroom
Private toilet Private toilet
No smoking No smoking
Pets allowed Pets allowed
Starting from 65 €/day
By the lake

Lokki Cottage

Lokki Cottage is a winterized cottage built in 2007, accommodating up to 9 people.
6+3 persons 6+3 persons
111 m² 111 m²
Parikkala Parikkala
3 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms
Private bathroom Private bathroom
Private toilet Private toilet
No smoking No smoking
Pets allowed Pets allowed
Starting from 210 €/night
Varied breakfast Like the locals Good sleep Self check-in Affordable

Juvankoski, double room

Double room by Hiitolanjoki river
1-2 persons 1-2 persons
20 m² 20 m²
1 Bedrooms 1 Bedrooms
No smoking No smoking
Pets allowed Pets allowed
75 €/night/person
Varied breakfast Like the locals Good sleep Self check-in Affordable

Kangaskoski, double room

Double room by Hiitolanjoki river
1-2 persons 1-2 persons
17 m² 17 m²
1 Bedrooms 1 Bedrooms
No smoking No smoking
Pets allowed Pets allowed
75 €/night/person
By the lake Terrace with lake view Good sleep Self check-in Affordable

Suuri-Valkiajärvi Cottage

A wilderness-style cottage and sauna located on the shore of Suuri-Valkiajärvi, accommodating a total of 4+2...
4+2 persons 4+2 persons
50 m² 50 m²
Laikko Laikko
1 Bedrooms 1 Bedrooms
Pets allowed Pets allowed
Starting from 77.50 € /night
Varied breakfast

Koitsan Bed and Breakfast

Koitsan bed and breakfast, operating in a valuable heritage landscape, brings you close to nature to enjoy.
Parikkala Parikkala
Private bathroom Private bathroom
Private toilet Private toilet
No smoking No smoking
Pets allowed Pets allowed
Starting from 65 €/day
By the lake

Lokki Cottage

Lokki Cottage is a winterized cottage built in 2007, accommodating up to 9 people.
6+3 persons 6+3 persons
111 m² 111 m²
Parikkala Parikkala
3 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms
Private bathroom Private bathroom
Private toilet Private toilet
No smoking No smoking
Pets allowed Pets allowed
Starting from 210 €/night
Varied breakfast Like the locals Good sleep Self check-in Affordable

Juvankoski, double room

Double room by Hiitolanjoki river
1-2 persons 1-2 persons
20 m² 20 m²
1 Bedrooms 1 Bedrooms
No smoking No smoking
Pets allowed Pets allowed
75 €/night/person
Varied breakfast Like the locals Good sleep Self check-in Affordable

Kangaskoski, double room

Double room by Hiitolanjoki river
1-2 persons 1-2 persons
17 m² 17 m²
1 Bedrooms 1 Bedrooms
No smoking No smoking
Pets allowed Pets allowed
75 €/night/person
By the lake Terrace with lake view Good sleep Self check-in Affordable

Suuri-Valkiajärvi Cottage

A wilderness-style cottage and sauna located on the shore of Suuri-Valkiajärvi, accommodating a total of 4+2...
4+2 persons 4+2 persons
50 m² 50 m²
Laikko Laikko
1 Bedrooms 1 Bedrooms
Pets allowed Pets allowed
Starting from 77.50 € /night
Varied breakfast

Koitsan Bed and Breakfast

Koitsan bed and breakfast, operating in a valuable heritage landscape, brings you close to nature to enjoy.
Parikkala Parikkala
Private bathroom Private bathroom
Private toilet Private toilet
No smoking No smoking
Pets allowed Pets allowed
Starting from 65 €/day
By the lake

Lokki Cottage

Lokki Cottage is a winterized cottage built in 2007, accommodating up to 9 people.
6+3 persons 6+3 persons
111 m² 111 m²
Parikkala Parikkala
3 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms
Private bathroom Private bathroom
Private toilet Private toilet
No smoking No smoking
Pets allowed Pets allowed
Starting from 210 €/night

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Harjujen reitistö

Parikkala's Harjujen Reitistö invites you to an authentic forest landscape, where you'll find flexible route...
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Imatrankoski

Imatrankoski and the surrounding Kruununpuisto offer a unique combination of natural power, fascinating border...
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Hiitolanjoki

Experience genuine natural peace on the banks of the freely flowing Hiitolanjoki in Rautjärvi, where you can...
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Lean-tos

Crown your excursion day by sitting by a fire at one of Rajamaat's numerous atmospheric lean-tos. Here you can...
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Siikalahden lintupolku

Step onto the boardwalks of Parikkala Siikalahti and explore one of Finland's most magnificent bird wetlands,...
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Kitee Animal Park

Kitee Animal Park is Finland's fourth largest zoo, where you can walk along a pleasant two-kilometer scenic...
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Aate-Pekan polku

Aate-Pekan polku, located in Parikkala and just over three kilometers long, invites you to a refreshing day...
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Haukkavuori

Climb to the highest point in all of South Karelia, Simpele's Haukkavuori, where you can admire breathtaking...
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Pöröpeikon polku

Embark on an adventure on Parikkala's Pöröpeikon polku, where the sporty terrain leads you to fascinating...
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Äpätinkangas

Head to Äpätinkangas, shaped by storms, where you can experience the true natural peace of a completely unique...
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Kummakivi

Go marvel at a true natural wonder in Ruokolahti, where the enormous Kummakivi incredibly balances on top of a...
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Kemppilän myllykoski

Head to Ruokolahti to marvel at nature's own display of power, where the freely flowing Kemppilän Myllykoski...
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Kissankierros

Hidden in the forests of Ruokolahti, the seven-kilometer Kissankierros invites you to enjoy authentic dirt...
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Harjujen reitistö

Parikkala's Harjujen Reitistö invites you to an authentic forest landscape, where you'll find flexible route...
For those who enjoy For the whole family For couples With a pet For those hungry for culture For nature lovers

Imatrankoski

Imatrankoski and the surrounding Kruununpuisto offer a unique combination of natural power, fascinating border...
For those who enjoy For Adventurers For couples

Hiitolanjoki

Experience genuine natural peace on the banks of the freely flowing Hiitolanjoki in Rautjärvi, where you can...
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Lean-tos

Crown your excursion day by sitting by a fire at one of Rajamaat's numerous atmospheric lean-tos. Here you can...
For those who enjoy For the whole family For groups For couples

Siikalahden lintupolku

Step onto the boardwalks of Parikkala Siikalahti and explore one of Finland's most magnificent bird wetlands,...
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Kitee Animal Park

Kitee Animal Park is Finland's fourth largest zoo, where you can walk along a pleasant two-kilometer scenic...
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Aate-Pekan polku

Aate-Pekan polku, located in Parikkala and just over three kilometers long, invites you to a refreshing day...
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Haukkavuori

Climb to the highest point in all of South Karelia, Simpele's Haukkavuori, where you can admire breathtaking...
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Pöröpeikon polku

Embark on an adventure on Parikkala's Pöröpeikon polku, where the sporty terrain leads you to fascinating...
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Äpätinkangas

Head to Äpätinkangas, shaped by storms, where you can experience the true natural peace of a completely unique...
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Kummakivi

Go marvel at a true natural wonder in Ruokolahti, where the enormous Kummakivi incredibly balances on top of a...
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Kemppilän myllykoski

Head to Ruokolahti to marvel at nature's own display of power, where the freely flowing Kemppilän Myllykoski...
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Kissankierros

Hidden in the forests of Ruokolahti, the seven-kilometer Kissankierros invites you to enjoy authentic dirt...
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Harjujen reitistö

Parikkala's Harjujen Reitistö invites you to an authentic forest landscape, where you'll find flexible route...
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Imatrankoski

Imatrankoski and the surrounding Kruununpuisto offer a unique combination of natural power, fascinating border...
For those who enjoy For Adventurers For couples

Hiitolanjoki

Experience genuine natural peace on the banks of the freely flowing Hiitolanjoki in Rautjärvi, where you can...
For those who enjoy For Adventurers For the whole family For groups For couples For groups of friends

Lean-tos

Crown your excursion day by sitting by a fire at one of Rajamaat's numerous atmospheric lean-tos. Here you can...
For those who enjoy For the whole family For groups For couples

Siikalahden lintupolku

Step onto the boardwalks of Parikkala Siikalahti and explore one of Finland's most magnificent bird wetlands,...
For the whole family For couples For nature lovers

Kitee Animal Park

Kitee Animal Park is Finland's fourth largest zoo, where you can walk along a pleasant two-kilometer scenic...
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Aate-Pekan polku

Aate-Pekan polku, located in Parikkala and just over three kilometers long, invites you to a refreshing day...
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Haukkavuori

Climb to the highest point in all of South Karelia, Simpele's Haukkavuori, where you can admire breathtaking...
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Pöröpeikon polku

Embark on an adventure on Parikkala's Pöröpeikon polku, where the sporty terrain leads you to fascinating...
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Äpätinkangas

Head to Äpätinkangas, shaped by storms, where you can experience the true natural peace of a completely unique...
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Kummakivi

Go marvel at a true natural wonder in Ruokolahti, where the enormous Kummakivi incredibly balances on top of a...
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Kemppilän myllykoski

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