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Count Brahe’s route – a walk through the Count’s era and Ristiina’s colourful history

Count Brahe’s route, starting from the Colonel’s lodge at Brahelinna, stretches about 2 km and takes you through the eventful history of Ristiina, from the time of Count Per Brahe to the present day. Explore the area’s unique cultural landscape and its significant sites!

16 points of interest along the Count Brahe’s route

Count Brahe’s route is an easy trail starting from the Colonel’s lodge at Brahelinna. It stretches about 2 km and takes you through the eventful history of Ristiina, from the time of Count Per Brahe to the present day. Explore the area’s unique cultural landscape and its significant sites! 

Highlights along the route include: 

  • Colonel’s lodge Brahelinna – an 18th-century building now housing Rock Art Visitor Centre Astuva.
  • Windmill and smoke cottage – relocated buildings illustrating traditional Savonian architecture.
  • Brahelinna ruins – reminders of Count Pietari Brahe’s governance.
  • Duncker memorial – a monument to a hero of the War of Finland, offering a scenic viewpoint.
Route map

Who was Georg Magnus Sprengtporten?

Read about the fascinating life of Georg Magnus Sprengtporten and how he shaped the history of Ristiina.

Sprengtporten, a multifaceted character in the turmoils of Europe's and Finland's history

Sprengtporten, a multifaceted character in the turmoils of Europe's and Finland's history