Hotel Valo is located in nature - a perfect spot to go on a forest hike. For shorter trips, you could head east around the lake pond and go from there, and for a longer hike, you could go for example towards Pikijärvi. Hotel Valo offers guided forest hikes upon request.
Along Maitiaslahti towards the lakes
Maitiaslahti is a bay near the hotel, which connects different bodies of water around Heinola. The trail towards the joining spot of Maitiaislahti and cape Rautsalo is about a 4km hike from the hotel, and along the lakefront the whole time.
North towards the Pohjoiseen kohti Heinolan metsäalueita
Heading east from the Nowene premises, you encounter forests, forests and more forests. A 4km hike leads you towards the Karhulampi area with grilling hut. On your way, you also pass by the local shooting range, which offers pre-reserved shooting slots for those interested.
Across Heinolan towards Ruotsalainen beach
When walking from Nowene towards the center of Heinola and across the city, you will arrive at Ruotsalainen beach, with more trails towards different beauty spots starting from there. Ruotsalainen beach is about 4,5km from Nowene.