The lean-to tour spreads along Hämeenkangas to Jämijärvi and Kankaanpää. At the Jämijärvi side, students from the Varala Sports Institute organize various nature and wellness-related programs. In addition, local organizations sell small savory and sweet snacks.

In Kankaanpää, activities and refreshments are organized by local organizations and the city.

The activities organized by the students are free of charge, but it is advisable to bring cash for refreshments.

Lean-tos

Saturday’s lean-tos in the Jämi area:

Elämyskota is located in the center of Jämi, opposite Lumihovi/Yritysforum, on the other side of Jämintie road, at the edge of the gravel field. Varala Sports Institute and Eläkeliitto. Elämyskota on Google Maps

Parking is available at Niinikota, os. Rinnetie 163, in the Niinimaja parking area. Varala Sports Institute and Palokoski Village Association. Niinikota on Google Maps

The address of the Koivistonvati cooking shelter is Mielahdentie 240, but parking is available near the shelter. Varala Sports Institute and Miilunvartijat. Koivistonvati cooking shelter on Google Maps

Saturday’s lean-tos in the Kankaanpää area:

Matolaavu is located halfway between Viidentienristeys and Kuninkaanlähde. Coordinates 61.789687, 22.493195 (WGS84). Kankaanpää Sports Services. Matolaavu on Google Maps

The Viidentienristeys lean-to is located in the immediate vicinity of the intersection at Kivistönkankaantie 228. Kankaanpää Orienteers. Viidentienristeys lean-to on Google Maps

Kunkun Kota (Kuninkaanlähde shelter) is located at the intersection of Kuninkaanlähteentie 439 and Pirkan ura. Coordinates 61.777262, 22.539861 (WGS84). Kankaanpää Athletes. Kuninkaanlähde shelter on Google Maps

Ruskalaavu is located along Pirkan ura. Coordinates 61.77654, 22.61277 (WGS84). Scouts. Ruskalaavu on Google Maps

Published: 18.8.2025