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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…
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…
Lake Keimiöjärvi in Winter – Ski Tour in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park
Winter is amazing season to go on an adventure to Keimiötunturi fell area. The popular and well-maintained Keimiö ski trail runs around Keimiötunturi fell in the winter, leading to Lake Keimiöjärvi.
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…
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Hikes in Lapland - Särkitunturi fell in Muonio
Särkitunturi (492 m) is a fell in Muonio Lapland, on the shore of Lake Särkijärvi, overlooking one of the most photographed landscapes in Finland. The Särkitunturi trail is 3 km long in one…
Gorsabrua - Bridge Above 153m Canyon, Birtavarre Norway
Gorsabrua, or Gorsa Bridge, is a spectacular bridge in the picturesque Kåfjorddalen valley in Birtavarre, Norway, under which the deepest canyon in northern Europe drops. A massive waterfall…
Kungsleden & Unna Allakas - Abisko 170 km hike
Abisko National Park is the most famous hiking and outdoors destination in Swedish Lapland. Abisko trails are accessible for both short day hikes and multi-day long-distance hikes of hundreds of…
Swedish Lapland - Abisko 170 km hike (Mårmastugan, Vistastugan, Nallo & Kungsleden)
Abisko in Swedish Lapland is a popular year-round outdoor destination. Abisko offers various trails for day hikes and long hiking trails of hundreds of kilometres. The most famous hiking trail is…
Abisko Sweden 170 km hike - Kårsavagge & Áhpparjávri
Abisko National Park in Sweden is a well-known year-round hiking destination. Abisko's trails are suitable for short day trips as well as hikes of hundreds of kilometres. The most famous hiking route…
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…
Hi I'm Aino!
I'm Aino, a happy trail runner and solo hiker & adventurer from Finland - the land of thousands of lakes, forests and mosquitoes. Finland is home to the happiest people in the world. I think it's because of the thousands of forests and lakes, not sure about the mosquitoes.
I write about nature in Finland and other Nordic countries. I hike deep in the green forests, admire the beauty of the autumn foliage in the silent fells, run through the windy wilderness and climb the majestic mountains. I'll tell you about the finest trails, the peace and quiet of nature and share tips on hiking and gear - from lightweight hiking to ultralight running adventures.
I'm all for holistic, accessible Nordic wellbeing. Its pillars are fitness and nutrition that are suitable for you, nature and living a life that looks like you. I want to encourage you to connect with nature and to exercise in nature without the pressure to perform. I hope you find joy, benefit and inspiration!
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