Savio between two lakes

Savio lies on an isthmus between Leppävesi and Pyhtäänjärvi. Fertile, open fields stretch down to the shores; at the same time, the village has a preserved center. This combination of lakes, fields, and village history gives Savio a distinctly rural character. If you would like to consider both nature and the village setting when planning your trip, you will find some concrete pointers here.

Five quick facts about Savio

• Savio lies on an isthmus between Leppävesi and Pyhtäänjärvi.
• The open, fertile fields stretch down to the shores.
• The oldest preserved village center is near the intersection of Saviontie and Väliläntie.
• The access route to Hyyppäänvuori passes through the villages of Savio and Puttola.
• Savion lava is on Highway 640 and can also be reached by water.

An isthmus between two lakes

Its location between Leppävesi and Pyhtäänjärvi is one of Savio’s defining features. Fertile, open fields spread across the isthmus and slope down to the shore. Lakes and fields thus form a shared landscape: Savio is characterized not only by the two bodies of water, but also by the open cultivated land between them.

For planning your trip, this combination gives you a clear focus. You can decide whether you would mainly like to experience the landscape between the lakes, or whether you would also like to include the village center and a hike in your plans.

The village center and finding your way around

Savio’s oldest preserved village center is near the intersection of Saviontie and Väliläntie. The two street names pinpoint its historical location: the village center can be located at a named intersection, rather than being just a general feature of the landscape. If you are interested in the village setting, you can include this point of reference in your plans alongside the lakes and fields.

These different interests can also help guide your choice of accommodation in Savio: the key question is whether the open fields, the village center, or a hike toward Hyyppäänvuori is the main focus of your trip.

Hiking and getting there

The access route to Hyyppäänvuori passes through the villages of Savio and Puttola. Small wooden Hyyppää signs guide hikers from Savio via Puttolantie, Lummelahdentie, and Hyyppääntie to the start of the trail. The route information and signs provide two useful points of reference: Savio lies along the access route, and the named roads lead from there to the start of the trail.

The street names and signs are useful details for following the route. Local signage and road conditions may change. If you are planning a hike, you can consider Savio’s role on the access route together with Puttola, rather than treating Hyyppäänvuori as a destination separate from the rest of the local landscape.

Savion lava also has a clear connection to the area: it is on Highway 640 and can be reached by land, as well as by water from Jyväskylä or Laukaa via the Kaitele-Päijänne Canal route. The description of the location therefore includes both road access and access via the named canal route. You can take these travel options into account alongside your interests in the landscape and hiking when planning your trip.

If you would like to browse more destinations as you plan your trip, you can also find Ylivieska, Merijärvi, Närpes, Kärsämäki, Yli-Ii, Veteli, Ii and Siikalatva here.

Frequently asked questions about Savio

Which lakes is Savio between?

Savio lies on an isthmus between Leppävesi and Pyhtäänjärvi. The isthmus is characterized by fertile, open fields that slope down to the shores.

Where is the oldest preserved village center?

Savio’s oldest preserved village center is near the intersection of Saviontie and Väliläntie. These two street names help pinpoint its location.

How does the access route to the Hyyppäänvuori trail run?

The access route passes through Savio and Puttola. From Savio, small wooden Hyyppää signs point the way via Puttolantie, Lummelahdentie, and Hyyppääntie to the start of the trail.

How can you get to Savion lava?

Savion lava is on Highway 640. It can be reached by land, as well as by water from Jyväskylä or Laukaa via the Kaitele-Päijänne Canal route.

For the regional travel overview: North Ostrobothnia.