Hyyppäänvuori is further away from Lievestuore then we think.
It takes almost 20 km to cycle there and the entire way we're not sure if we're doing the right thing. It turns out we are. Not only is the a nice view over the area but the trail goes through forest where trees have climbed on rocks.
Next we aim at Pönttövuori old railway tunnel and take a shortcut straight through the forest. There should be a longer route with less scramble in the thicket. We find it though. A giant spider guards the entry. The other end of the tunnel is visible more than a kilometer away.
In Toivakka there's a church with interesting colorful paintings that were a scandal at the time when they were made.
By the evening we reach Leivonmäki national park. A long narrow peninsula in Rutajärvi has caught our attention. Looks too weird for not to visit. Besides, there's a laavu on it. It is a really strange shape in the lake. As a bonus we experience a wonderful sunset with a quick swim.
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