Kilpisjärvi - Halti Ski Tour in Lapland
The ski hike to Halti in Käsivari wilderness in Lapland is a winter hiking classic. In winter, you can reach the top of Halti by skiing the Nordkalott Trail, or your own trails in Käsivarsi wilderness. Halti is Finland's highest fell, or Finland's highest point at least. Háldičohkka peak rises to…
Kungsleden Trail – Aktse To Saltoluokta With Skierfe
Kungsleden or The King’s Trail is a famous hiking trail in northern Sweden. Stretching from Abisko to Hemavan and consisting of several stages, Kungsleden spans over 400 kilometers in length. The most popular section is the Abisko-Nikkaluokta hike. I walked the Aktse-Saltoluokta stretch after…
Repovesi National Park in Winter – Snowy Forests and Silence
Repovesi National Park guides the visitor through mossy forests to majestic cliffs offering breathtaking views over the lakes, framed by pine trees. In mid-winter, the pines are covered in frost, and in early spring, the icefalls glisten in the sun. Repovesi is an excellent year-round hiking…
Ski Tour in Lapland: Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park
Ski touring in Lapland is a dream for many outdoor enthusiasts, especially after becoming familiar with summer hiking. Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park in Finland fits perfectly for your first ski tour: the Hetta-Pallas winter trail is well-maintained and marked, the cabin network is extensive…
Hiking and Fishing in Lapland – A Fall Adventure in Hammastunturi Wilderness
Hammastunturi wilderness in Lapland is a wonderful hiking and fishing destination in Finland. The area is known for the historical Lapland’s Gold of River Ivalojoki. The peaceful wilderness area is located between Urho Kekkonen National Park and Lemmenjoki National Park, near Saariselkä.
King’s Trail: Hiking from Nikkaluokta to Alesjaure in Majestic Scenery
The Kungsleden, or King's Trail, is the most famous hiking trail in northern Sweden. The hiking trail is over 400 kilometers (249 miles) long, going from Abisko to Hemavan through rugged landscapes. The most popular stretch of the King’s Trail hikes is the Abisko-Nikkaluokta route. I hiked from…
Dalberget: Stunning View of the Lyngen Alps and Lyngen Fjord in Northern Norway
Dalberget hike is an easy to moderate ascent through a lush forest along a path above the tree line. From the top, incredibly beautiful panoramic views open up to the Lyngenfjord and the snow-capped mountains of the Lyngen Alps. The Dalberget (460 m / 1509 ft) hiking route is shared with the higher…
Lake Luirojärvi Hike: Beautiful Urho Kekkonen National Park in Lapland
Lake Luirojärvi Trail in Urho Kekkonen National Park, in Lapland Finland is a year-round classic hike. The route goes through the peak of Kiilopää fell to Lake Luirojärvi and Sokosti fell in wonderful open fell and forest landscapes. The Lake Luirojärvi hike can be done as a summer and fall hike as…
Koli Herajärven kierros Trail 61 km – Ultra Trail Run
Herajärven kierros Trail in Koli National Park area is around 60 km (38 miles) hiking trail in incredibly beautiful scenery. The Herajärven kierros Trail actually consists of two ring routes around Lake Herajärvi: a 35 km (21.7 miles) loop around the northern end and a 30 km (18.6 miles) loop…
Grytetippen and Keipen Hike: Stunning Views on Senja Island
Grytetippen (885 m, 2903 ft) and Keipen (938 m, 3077 ft) belong to the highest and most majestic mountains on the northern side of the Norway’s Senja Island. From the top of Grytetippen you can see almost all of Senja's most famous mountains: dramatic Segla and on both sides Barden and Hesten above…