Autumn

Parastinden (1419 m) - Hiking in Northern Norway

Parastinden in Norway is a favourite mountain especially among Finnish hikers. The mountain, which resembles a shark's fin, can be climbed on a short day trip from Rognli in Norway, or on a longer hike from Kilpisjärvi in Finland.

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Parastinden - daytrip or long-distance hike

  • Destination: Storfjord / Signaldalen, Norway
  • Distance: From Rognli 5 km /  3.1 miles, from Kilpisjärvi 32 km /  19.9 miles (one direction)
  • Difficulty: moderate / demanding
  • When to go: June to September 

Arctic Trail - From Finland to Reisadalen, Norway

The Arctic Trail is a demanding 800-kilometre hiking trail along the borders of northern Finland, Norway and Sweden. You don't have to hike the entire Arctic Trail in one go, but can do it in many different sections.

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Arctic Trail, Kopmajoki - Reisadalen

  • Destination: Käsivarsi, Lapland, Finland & Saraelv, Reisa, Norway
  • Distance: 46 km (one direction, Kopmajoki-Sieimma)
  • Difficulty: advanced, trail may be poorly marked, river crossings
  • When to go: from end of June to end of September for a summer and autumn hike
  • Duration: 2-3 days
  • Where to stay: camping in tent, wilderness huts, rental huts

Alta Canyon - An Amazing Hike to Sautso, Norway

The Alta Canyon (Sautso) in Finnmark, northern Norway, is the most spectacular hike in Alta region. It is one of the largest canyons in northern Europe, and it can be reached by hiking, cycling and by boat along the river. The canyon hike, south of Alta, is a day trip and not as inaccessible as you might think.

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Alta Canyon

Location: Alta, Finnmark County, Norway
Route length: 12.6 km / 7.8 miles (from Gargia upper parking / trailhead and back)
Difficulty: easy (viewpoint moderate)
Duration: 3-4 h
When to go: from June to September (accessible in winter)
Special: The largest canyon in Northern Europe


Sipoonkorpi National Park - Lake Fiskträsk

Sipoonkorpi National Park is a place to admire the majestic mossy cliffs and walk through dense, wilderness-like coniferous forests. Fiskträsk is a beautiful wilderness lake, that you can reach with a quick hike to its shores and a new campfire site.

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Fiskträsk Trail from Bakunkärr parking

  • Destination: Sipoo, Eastern Uusimaa, Finland
  • Distance: 5,7 km (3.5 miles) 
  • Difficulty level: Easy
  • Duration: 2 h
  • Special: Wilderness lake & campfire site

Kukastunturi - Ylläs Hiking Trails, Lapland

Kukastunturi (477 m) is one of the easiest routes in Ylläs Lapland to the top of fells. Located in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park in Finland, the Kukastunturi summit offers great views in all directions. The most convenient way to hike Kukastunturi is from Karila.

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Kukastunturi, Ylläs Trails

  • Destination: Muonio, Lapland, Finland
  • Distance: 9 km (5.5 miles) / 20 km (12.5 miles)
  • Difficulty level: Easy / Medium
  • Duration: 2-3 h / 6h (hiking)
  • Special: biking route + hiking trail

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 direction. The highlights of Särkitunturi are the Lappish hut next to a pond and beautiful views of the Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, rolling fells and lakes.

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Särkitunturi Hike in Muonio

  • Destination: Muonio, Lapland, Finland
  • Distance: 3 km (one direction)
  • Difficulty level: Easy
  • Duration: 2 h (whole trip)

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 rushes along the wall of the gorge.

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Gorsabrua, Birtavarre, Norway

  • Location: Birtavarre, Kåfjorddalen, Northern Norway
  • Parking: paid parking at Ankerlia (large car park) or small car park closer to the route.
  • Route length: 1,8 km in one direction (approx. 4 km round trip) from the upper car park
  • Difficulty: easy, walking on the bridge can be challenging :D
  • Duration: 1-2 hours for the whole trip
  • When to go: from June to September 
  • Suitable: for hikers of basic fitness, also for families (not accessible)
  • Special: 153 m high bridge over the gorge, spectacular waterfall, bungee jumps

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 kilometres. The most popular of Abisko's trails is Kungsleden, which runs along the River Abiskojåkka and the banks of the Lake Ábeskojávri in the national park.

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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 is the Abisko-Nikkaluokta hike along Kungsleden, or The King's Trail.

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