Rock Paintings
Painted human figures on the steep side of Ukonvuori Hill tell us about the
ancient people, who fished and hunted in the area. The paintings are about 5,000
years old so they were made in the early Comb Ware phase. You can also admire rock paintings on the sides of
Havukkavuori and Vieruvuori Hills nearby the National Park.
Shining beauty at the majestic Ukonvuori Hill
Ukonvuori Hill is the most famous place in the National Park. Looking from
the lake, the bold cliff faces of the hill are an unforgettable sight. Most
impressive is the old excavation at the hill side, where formations of quartz
crystals shine. Even though the crystals are charming, visitors need to resist
the temptation to take them, as it is not allowed in the National Park. On top
of the hill, you cannot see very far, because there are trees in their natural
state growing in the way.
At the excavation on Ukonvuori Hill, it is possible to
find a tiny red human figure. The rock painting reveals, that the place was
important for the Stone Age people.
