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Leivonmäki National Park

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Leivonmäki National Park (Leivonmäen kansallispuisto) is a national park in Central Finland, in the municipality of Joutsa. It was established in 2003 and covers 29 square kilometres (11 sq mi). The park is often described as a microcosm of Central Finland, typical scenery consisting of swamps, shores of a medium-sized lake Rutajärvi and esker forests. In recent years, visitation has grown steadily, with approximately 29,100 visits recorded in 2024.

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