I’m Anne Rauhamäki, Nature Sports instructor and M.Sc. in environmental scienses, and I’ve  been walking and running in  forests near Lahti almost all my life.

My services include hikes, orienteering courses, paddling tours and forest yoga in summertime and cross country skiing courses and snowshoe-walking tours during winters. Bonfires, coffee or lunch  breaks, dinner and sauna can be included in most of the tours and hikes.

Summer 2023

Strenghtening Hike and Yoga in Forest

Starting point: Rautakankareen maja, Lahti

We hike up to the highest hill in Lahti, Hakalaukunmäki, to enjoy the scenery of Tiirismaa and Lake Vesijärvi. And then down to the rocky shores of Vesijärvi through magical, silent old spruce forests. On our way we’ll stop to listen silence, feel the ancient ground under our feet and strenghten our bodies  with the equipment offered by nature – trees, stones, branches.. And to calm our mids and relax by breathing the fresh air and healing scents of old trees. 

After challenging your body with the walk on a rocky path on a shoreline, you can refresh by swimming in the lake, taking a nap in a hammock*, having a relaxing moment in Finnnish Sauna*, enjoy dinner* made from local ingredients or just sit and relax by a bonfire*.

Total walking distance 3,5 km, hiking and yoga time 1,5 hours.

Hike and yoga 35€/person, min 4 persons.

*= Extra cost, ask for availability and prize

Hikes to Tiirismaa hill and Pirunpesä -cave from Hollola also available on demand.

Packrafting Tours in River Immilänjoki

Packraft-canoing (up and) down beautiful small river Immilänjoki. The river runs smoothly throuhg sleepy rural landscape near village Immilä. Enjoy the silence and calmness of lazy summer days, get close to the birds and plants on green shores of the river and feel being part of the nature.

No previous canoing/paddling experience required ( althoug it helps). Ability to swim mandatory. Physical condition requirement is that you’ll be able to paddle a lightly streaming river upwards around 45 mins.

The trip can also be organized downstream only. Then there will be car transportation to starting point.

What is a packraft? A packraft is a portable lightweight inflatable boat. Packrafts pack down small and can easily fit in your

 backpack, on your bike, or in your car. A packraft opens up endless possibilities for adventure, and it is quite common for packrafters to combine several sports like hiking, biking, skiing, climbing and paddling.

Duration of the trip: 1.30 hours

Trips can be booked in summer season at 10am and 1pm on: mondays, tuesdays, wednesdays and thursdays . Bookings by email 3 days in advance.

Starting point: Arrajoentie 82, Lahti

Prize: 50€/person (3-5 persons), 70€/person (1-2 persons). By MobilePay, Cash, invoice.

Includes packraft, paddle, llife jacket and guiding.

Contact me by email anne@jalkautus.fi or via form under (fill in your name, email-address, phone and your message