Hossa National Park – Finland

The Hossa National Park in Finland, is located in the province of Oulu.
It is a popular outdoor destination for tourists and is also known for having the oldest rock paintings in Northern Finland (dating back to 1500-2500 BC).
The name “Hossa” originates from the old Sami word Huossa meaning “a place far away”.

In June 2017, Hossa National Park was established as the 40th national park in Finland, for the 100-year anniversary of Independence of the country.
Prior to that it was the Hossa Hiking Area, with its 90 km2.
Established in 1979 it was the oldest official hiking area in Finland, among the seven hiking areas created under Finland’s Outdoor Recreation Act.

Lake border in Hossa National Park, Finland
F11, 1/130 sec, 20 mm, ISO400, Canon EOS 7D

White wagtail (Motacilla alba), bird of Finland
F6.3, 1/250 sec, 600 mm, ISO1000, Canon EOS 7D Mark II

Rain in Finland, Hossa National Park
F2.8, 1/200 sec, 155 mm, ISO800, Canon EOS 7D

Wooden bridge in Hossa National Park, Finland
F11, 1/40 sec, 10 mm, ISO400, Canon EOS 7D

Flora in Finland, Hossa park in Autumn
F5.6, 1/50 sec, 20 mm, ISO400, Canon EOS 7D

Pine forest on Kokalmuksen Kierros, Hossa Park
F11, 1/200 sec, 12 mm, ISO800, Canon EOS 7D

Mushrooms on moss, flora in Finland
F6.3, 1/1250 sec, 401 mm, ISO4000, Canon EOS 7D Mark II

Lounatkapea, lake in Finland, Hossa National Park
F11, 1/100 sec, 10 mm, ISO400, Canon EOS 7D

Being at the junction of three waterways, Hossa National Park possess around 130 lakes and ponds.
The 90km of marked trails and the 60km of water routes are mainly easy.
Hossa National Park in Finland is a great place for all kind of visitors who want to enjoy some hiking, canoeing, camping, mountain biking and fishing in crystal-clear waters.

The amazing wilderness of Hossa National Park is an excellent destination for those who travel to Finland.

Pitkä-Hoilua fishing jetty, Hossa National Park
F11, 1/130 sec, 11 mm, ISO400, Canon EOS 7D

Black-throated loon (Gavia arctica), Arctic loon and the black-throated diver, bird of Finland
F6.3, 1/2000 sec, 600 mm, ISO1000, Canon EOS 7D Mark II

River in Hossa National Park, Finland
F11, 1/30 sec, 12 mm, ISO400, Canon EOS 7D

Pitkä-Hoilua cabin, Hossa Park, Finland
F11, 1/40 sec, 20 mm, ISO400, Canon EOS 7D

Little rest and lunch at Lipposensalmi shelter, Canon camera gear
F1.7, 1/220 sec, 4.2 mm, ISO40, SM-G930F

Lipposensalmi lean-to shelter, Hossa Park, self portrait :)
F8, 1/60 sec, 10 mm, ISO400, Canon EOS 7D

Autumn colors in Finland, Hossa
F6.3, 1/130 sec, 534 mm, ISO250, Canon EOS 7D Mark II

Fall season in Finland, Automn in Hossa
F5, 1/160 sec, 150 mm, ISO640, Canon EOS 7D Mark II

I hope you liked photos from Hossa National Park in Finland.
Despite the overcast, cold and rainy weather, I had a good time in Hossa in the finnish Nature.The trails through the pine forests are easy, and they allow you to enjoy the view on the lakes and rivers of the park.
As a thumb up, Hossa National Park is also partly suitable for people with disabilities: part of the trails, fishing jetties, a lean-to shelter and rental huts are accessible by wheelchair.
Next stop of my road trip in Finland, and it will be the last one for this time, you will see some fluffy animals. So stay tuned!

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