Viralantie, Virala.

A scenically beautiful rapids location where the waters of lake Alajärvi, Munakas lakes, and lake Suojärvi flow towards lake Viralanjärvi. The open waters in winter attract dippers. The Virala village association’s lean-to is located by the Koskenjoki river.

There are no signs from Viralantie to the site, so it’s advisable to navigate using a map.
Parking: There isn’t an official parking lot, but there is a parking spot nearby for the car.

Fishing in Koskenjoki

In Koskenjoki river, the so-called general fishing rights apply. By purchasing a state fishing card, for example from an R kioski, one can fish with one lure. The local fishing community sells permits to area residents only, and fixed nets are practically not used in Koskenjoki. Privacy must be respected, meaning a sufficient distance from houses must be maintained.

Link to the area map.