Hiking - backpacking, camping, outdoors, nature experiences
Hiking is a way of moving around in nature at your own pace. It can mean an overnight stay in a hammock in a nearby forest, a leisurely day trip on the trails of a national park, or even a couple of weeks hiking in the wilderness. What all hiking has in common is being outdoors and close to nature - alone or in a group, with a lightweight backpack or with heavier gear. Hiking can be accompanied by activities such as fishing or photography.
In this Destinations section you will find information and detailed articles about outdoor destinations: national parks, trails, wilderness areas, places to visit such as waterfalls, beaches, forests and best locations for nature photography.
The hiking and trekking routes and destinations have also been hiked by myself, and the experiences, photos and descriptions are authentic and personal - no shallow AI-generated content. You can find hiking destinations in Finland, Sweden and Norway. Check also the Trail running section for hiking routes. Long-distance hikes and hiking stories from the trails and mountains can be found in the Adventures section. Gear reviews and lists, and articles on outdoor skills are in Gear section.
The best thing about hiking is the freedom to choose your own way of being outdoors. There is no one right way to go hiking - it's all about getting out there and finding your own way of enjoying nature. Nature is one of the greatest sources of wellness!
Pyhä-Luosto National Park: Isokuru & Karhunjuomalampi Trail
Pyhä-Luosto National Park in Lapland is the southernmost big fell area in Finland. Amidst meadows and forests, the magnificent Noitatunturi and Ukko-Luosto fells rise more than 500 metres above sea…
Husedalen Valley - Best Waterfalls Hike Near Bergen Norway
Husedalen is a valley of stunning waterfalls in Hardangervidda National Park and one of the most beautiful valleys in Norway. The four waterfalls hike leads to breathtaking viewpoints and close to…
Bondhusvatnet in Norway: Hiking to Beautiful Lake
Bondhusvatnet is a glacial lake located in Sunndal, Norway, about a 2.5 hour's drive from Bergen. Bondhusvatnet is one of the most popular hiking destinations in the Hardanger region and also the…
Salla National Park in Lapland – Pahakuru Trail
Salla National Park is characterized by ancient forests surrounding ridges and gorges. From the tops of the fells, wilderness landscapes open up to lakes and vast mire areas. Marked viewpoints offer…
Small Bear’s Trail Is the Most Popular Day Hike in Finland
The “Pieni Karhunkierros” or Small Bear’s Trail in Oulanka National Park near Ruka Finland in Kuusamo is the most popular short hiking trail in Finland. It is visited by over 100,000 hikers annually.
Salla Lapland – Kaunisharju Trail and Aurora Viewpoint
The trails of Salla lead to the northern old-growth forests and fell landscapes. Finland's newest national park, Salla National Park, offers easily accessible hikes and trails, along with a touch of…
Sallatunturi in Lapland: Views Above Fells and Ancient Forests
In the Salla National Park, ancient wilderness forests surround majestic ridges and gorge valleys. From the fell peaks, beautiful views open up to the marshes and glistening ponds. Designated…
Konttainen - Beautiful Hike in Ruka Kuusamo, Finland
Konttainen Trail in Kuusamo & Ruka Finland is one of the finest destinations for day hiking in the Ruka and Kuusamo region. From the summit of Konttainen, you can also access Finland's most famous…
Husfjellet in Senja Norway: Panoramic Views of Mountains and Fjords
Husfjellet is located northeast of Senja Island in Northern Norway, close to popular attractions such as Tungeneset and Ersfjorden Beach. Husfjellet is praised as one of the most rewarding hiking…
Abisko Trails – Day Hike to Rihdonjira Waterfalls and Nuolja Summit
Abisko National Park in northern Sweden is a popular hiking destination throughout the year. The most stunning attractions and photography spots of Abisko are easily accessible, even for those who…
Abisko Canyon Trail in Swedish Lapland: A Stunning Evening Hike
Abisko serves as the gateway to nature in northern Sweden, offering the most breathtaking attractions and easily accessible trails. Numerous hiking routes originate from Abisko, ranging from short…
Hiking Near Helsinki: Sipoonkorpi National Park in Winter
Located in eastern Uusimaa, Sipoonkorpi National Park is a wilderness destination just a short distance from Helsinki. Sipoonkorpi offers green pine forests, mossy rocks, and rural landscapes. The…
Riisitunturi National Park – The Most Famous Crown Snow Landscape in Southern Lapland
Riisitunturi National Park in Posio Lapland is a great nature destination year-round. Riisitunturi is probably the most popular location for nature photographers in winter, when thick white crown…
Hiking in Lapland – Äkässaivo Nature Trail Near Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park
Saivonkierros nature trail in Ylläs Lapland leads you through a pine forest to a steep rock Seitapahta and a ravine lake surrounded by rocks, Äkässaivo. Äkässaivo is located just at the border of…
Hikes in Ylläs, Finland - Beautiful Aakenustunturi Fell
Aakenustunturi fell rises in western Kittilä, right next to Ylläs, in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park in Lapland. Aakenustunturi fell has three high peaks, Pallilaki (565 m / 1854 ft), Moloslaki…
Hike to Lyngstuva: A Panoramic View in Lyngen Alps, Norway
At the northernmost tip of Lyngen peninsula in Norway, hides a little red cottage, Lyngstuva. On a summer hiking trip to Lyngstuva Lighthouse, you can admire coastal walks and landscapes, discover…
