Autumn colors

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 viewpoints offer opportunities to admire the Northern Lights and the stars on the night sky.

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Salla Taivaan tavoittelijan taival Trail

  • Destination: Salla, Lapland, Finland
  • Distance: 4.6 km (2.86 miles)
  • Difficulty: Moderate (classified as demanding)
  • When to go: From June to October (year-round)
  • Duration: 1,5-2 hours

Hiking and Fishing in Lapland - 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.

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Hammastunturi Wilderness

  • Destination: Inari / Kittilä / Sodankylä, Lapland, Finland
  • Difficulty: when avoiding bogs, moderate but includes river crossings and wilderness hikes require advanced skills 
  • When to go: from June to October (year-round destination)
  • Mobile phone network coverage: no coverage

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 well as a winter ski excursion.

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Lake Luirojärvi Trail

  • Destination: Saariselkä/Kiilopää, Urho Kekkonen National Park, Lapland, Finland
  • Length: 70-80 km / 44-50 miles (normal route), longer routes possible
  • Difficulty level: moderate/demanding (quite easy trails, but includes river crossings and unmarked wilderness routes)
  • When to go: from June to October (year-round destination)
  • Duration: 4-6 days

Palkaskero Trail in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park

Palkaskero fell belongs to the Pallastunturi fell group in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park. Pallastunturi is the southernmost part of the 50-kilometer (31 miles) chain of Pallas-Ounastunturi fells. Palkaskero rises right behind the Pallastunturi Visitor Centre.

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Palkaskero Trail

  • Destination: Pallas, Muonio, Lapland, Finland
  • Distance: 7 km (4.35 miles)
  • Difficulty level: Medium
  • Duration: 3h, trail running 1-1.5h

Hetta-Pallas Hike: Autumn Colors and Northern Lights

The Hetta-Pallas hiking trail in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park is Finland's oldest hiking trail and one of the most popular long distance hiking trails in Finland. The Hetta-Pallas trail goes from the peaks of the fells down to the gorges and back to the peaks to incredibly beautiful rugged landscapes. The autumn time colors the Hetta-Pallas route with deep red tones.

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Hetta-Pallas Hiking Trail

  • Destination: Enontekiö and Muonio, Lapland, Finland
  • Distance: 50 km (31miles, one direction)
  • Difficulty: physically demanding but suitable for beginners
  • When to go: in September for backpacking in autumn 
  • Duration: 3-4 days
  • Where to stay: camping in tent, in reservation or open wilderness huts, some Lappish huts

Muotkatunturi wilderness in Northern Lapland is the most wilderness-like area in Finland. The wilderness area is located in Utsjoki and Inari counties. There are around a hundred fells in Muotkatunturi, but the scenery is very open with gentle slopes in the horizon.

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Muotkatunturi wilderness area

  • Destination: Inari and Utsjoki, Lapland, Finland
  • Difficulty: advanced because of wilderness, includes river crossings
  • When to go: in September for an autumn hike 
  • Duration: suitable for day trips and multi-day adventures
  • Where to stay: camping in tent, two open wilderness huts, Lahtinen hut and a Lappish shelter for day shelters

Hiking in Beautiful Kevo Nature Reserve in Lapland

Kevo Strict Nature Reserve in Utsjoki is one of the most rugged hiking destinations in Lapland, Finland. In the heart of the nature reserve there's almost a 40 km Kevo canyon with River Kevojoki flowing in the middle. You can explore the beautiful nature reserve by hiking either Kuivi ring route or Kevo route.

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Kevo Trail 63 km info

  • Destination: Utsjoki, Lapland, Finland
  • Distance: 63 km (one direction)
  • Difficulty: advanced, includes river crossings
  • When to go: in September for backpacking in autumn (check restrictions!)
  • Duration: 3-5 days
  • Where to stay: camping in tent, no open wilderness huts, some Lapp huts and turf huts for shelter

Hiking in Lapland: Lake Pallasjärvi & Punainenhiekka

Lake Pallasjärvi is located in Western Lapland in Finland, at the border of Kittilä and Muonio. The beautiful lake with red sand beach is in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, on the South-East side of Pallastunturi fells. Visiting Lake Pallasjärvi and the Punainenhiekka day hut is convenient to include in a hiking trip such as the classic Hetta-Pallas hike in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park.

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