Kolovesi National Park

Kolovesi National Park
IUCN category II (national park)
Location in Finland
Location	Etelä-Savo, Finland
Coordinates	62°15′27″N 28°49′00″E / 62.25750°N 28.81667°E / 62.25750; 28.81667
Area	23 km2 (8.9 sq mi)
Established	1990
Visitors	7500 (in 2009[1])
Governing body	Metsähallitus
Website	www.outdoors.fi/kolovesinp

Kolovesi National Park (Finnish: Koloveden kansallispuisto) is a national park in the Etelä-Savo region of Finland. It was established in 1990 and covers 23 km² (8.9 sq mi). It protects e.g. the habitat of the critically endangered Saimaa ringed seal. Typical of the rugged scenery of Kolovesi, formed by the ice age, are craggy cliffs rising from the water. Cave paintings have been discovered in the area. Motor boats are prohibited in the area. Kayaking, canoeing, and rowing and facilitated, and there are also several marked hiking paths in the area.^{[citation needed]}