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!
Blåisvatnet in Lyngen Alps Norway: Hike to the Blue Lake
If you've seen a dazzling blue lake in pics of Norway's Lyngen Alps, the pics may look dazzling without much extra saturation. The glacial Lake Blåisvatnet or Blåvatnet ("Blue Lake", Jiehkkejávri)…
The 5 Best Hikes & Trails in Finland
What are the best and longest hiking trails in Finland? Although southern Finland also offers beautiful landscapes, all the top five long-distance hikes are located in northern latitudes. On these…
Hesten in Senja: Segla's Beautiful But Crowded Neighbor
Hesten (556 m / 1824 ft) is one of the most famous destinations on Senja Island, along with the neighboring Segla mountain. The peaks are located north of the island of Senja, in Fjordgård. Hesten is…
Hiking in Lapland: Amazing Malla Strict Nature Reserve and Kitsiputous Falls
Malla Strict Nature Reserve is located in the beautiful Kilpisjärvi area in Lapland, Finland. It offers incredible experiences in nature even on a short day hike. The most famous sights of the Malla…
Keimiötunturi - Amazing Views and the Purest Air in the World
Rising on the northern shore of Lake Jerisjärvi, the bold Keimiötunturi in Lapland is the southernmost fell of the chain of fells of Pallas-Ounastunturi in Muonio, Pallas-Yllästunturi National…
The 8 Best Hikes in Jotunheimen National Park Norway
Jotunheimen National Park is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise and end of the rainbow for those who love hiking in the mountains. Jotunheimen is Norway's most mountainous region. In Jotunheimen you…
Pyhän Jyssäys in Winter – The Charming Pyhävaara in Kuusamo
Pyhävaara is located right next to Ruka Finland, south of Rukankylä village in Kuusamo. The Pyhävaara route, Pyhän Jyssäys Trail, is a 6 km (3.73 miles) ring route. From the top of Pikku Pyhävaara…
Small Bear’s Trail in Winter: The Most Scenic Sights of Kuusamo
Pieni Karhunkierros - The Small Bear’s Trail is probably the most popular short hiking trail in Kuusamo, Finland. Thousands of backpackers visit the 12-kilometer (7.5 miles) hiking trail all year…
Konttainen in Winter: Fairytale Landscapes in Kuusamo Finland
Konttainen Kuhaus Trail in winter in Kuusamo Finland invites you to an incredible crown-snow heaven. Konttainen is almost as high as Valtavaara, the peak reaches 433 meters above sea level. At the…
Valtavaara Winter Trail – The Most Beautiful Scenery in Ruka
Valtavaara fell in winter is one of the most popular hiking destinations in Ruka, Finland. Valtavaara is the highest protected fell in Kuusamo, the peak reaching 491 meters. In clear weather, amazing…
Sipoonkorpi Winter Hiking: Byabäcken Nature Trail
Sipoonkorpi National Park in eastern Uusimaa is an easily accessible hiking destination in the capital region. From Helsinki, you can reach the national park in less than half an hour. Sipoonkorpi…
Sipoonkorpi National Park: Bakunkärr Trail in Winter
Sipoonkorpi National Park in eastern Uusimaa is a green oasis for the people living in the capital region. It takes less than half an hour to reach the national park from Helsinki. As its name…
Liesjärvi National Park – Blue Lakes and Green Forests
Liesjärvi National Park is located in Kanta-Häme in Finland, in the Tammela, Somero and Karkkila regions along national road 2. It is less than a hundred kilometers from Helsinki to Liesjärvi…
Kiilopää Winter Trails: Luulampi Cross-Country Skiing Tour
Kiilopää fell center is located near Kakslauttanen and Saariselkä, Lapland. Kiilopää is managed by Suomen Latu - The Finnish Outdoor Association. From the Kiilopää fell center starts one of the most…
Pyhä Winter Trails: The Beautiful Soutaja Fell
Soutaja fell is perhaps the most beautiful fell in the Pyhä-Luosto area in Lapland, Finland. Soutaja fell is a great year-round outdoors destination, suitable for snowshoeing, fatbiking and skiing in…
Sipoonkorpi National Park in Winter: Knuters Trail
Sipoonkorpi National Park in Finland is a green oasis in Eastern Uusimaa. It lies within easy reach of Helsinki. Sipoonkorpi may be the most forested forest in Finland, and the area consists of…