Hatsola: Lake Murtonen, school history and cycling route

Hatsola is a village about seven kilometres southwest of the centre of Juva and close to National Road 5. Lake Murtonen, the history of Hatsolan koulu and the Vanha vitonen cycling route offer different points of interest. Depending on whether the landscape, local history or a cycling tour is the deciding factor for you, different aspects of Hatsola take centre stage.

Lake Murtonen and the village landscape

Lake Murtonen shapes the landscape and village setting of Hatsola. There is a bathing beach on the lake near Vanha Juvantie. If access to the water is important to your travel plans, the beach offers a specific local point of reference. Check seasonal facilities locally before using them.

School history in Hatsola

Hatsolan koulu was built in 1931. The stone school building was once the first centrally heated school in the municipality of Juva. This historical connection makes the school a distinctive part of local history. From Hatsolan koulu, you can see a lake, fields and forests. History and views thus offer two different perspectives on Hatsola: one over time and one across the landscape.

Vanha vitonen cycling route

For cyclists, Vanha vitonen is one way to include Hatsola in a longer route plan. The Visit Juva map, dated 2025, shows the 35 km cycling route from Mikkeli to Juva along the old National Road 5. From there, you can continue via quiet side roads to Maivala, Hatsola and Siikakoski. The 35 km refers to the route between Mikkeli and Juva; Hatsola is mentioned as a continuation via side roads. This distinction matters when planning your stages: the map’s distance does not describe a 35 km route to Hatsola. This keeps the main route and the onward journey clearly separate.

In the wider region, two rapids meet at Siikakoski. From there, there is a connection to Luonterin lenkki, a route around Lake Luonteri. These details add further regional landscape points of interest to the route information.

Accommodation and practical information

In June 2026, the website of Purholan maitotila, located in the village of Hatsola in Juva, listed a lakeside cabin for rent in summer and winter. If you are considering this type of accommodation, check availability directly with the operator before your trip.

Juvan ABC:n Sale in the Vehmaa area is the nearest grocery store, about four kilometres away. Before making a special trip, check its current opening status, as retail services can change. There are also local food and garden produce offerings in Hatsola and the nearby area; ask in advance about current options.

There is a seasonal ice rink at Hatsolan koulu, at Vanha-Juvantie 267, 51820 Hatsola. If it is important to your stay, check current access and conditions before visiting.

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