Destinations // 16 June 2025
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.
I have been to Särkitunturi fell four times in the last four years: trail running in summer, hiking in autumn and hiking and snowshoeing in winter. I have wanted to understand the secret of Särkitunturi's popularity - why is Särkitunturi the most visited fell in Muonio?
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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)
Adventures // 10 March 2025
The ski hike to Halti from Kilpisjärvi in Käsivarsi wilderness in Lapland is a winter hiking classic. In winter, you can reach the top of Halti by skiing the Arctic Trail (Nordkalott Trail), or your own trails in Käsivarsi wilderness.
Halti is Finland's highest fell, or Finland's highest point at least. Háldičohkka peak rises to 1324 metres above sea level on the Finnish side, with a few metres higher point on the Norwegian side. The summit of Halti is a popular destination for both summer hiking and winter skiing.
I did a solo ski hike in the Käsivarsi wilderness at the end of March. I had planned a ski tour to Saariselkä and Urho Kekkonen National Park in Lapland, but changed the destination about a week before departure due to the stomach flu epidemic in the UKK Park. So the Sokosti summit was replaced by the conquest of Halti.
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Ski hike Kilpisjärvi - Halti, The Nordkalott Trail
- Destination: Kilpisjärvi and Käsivarsi Wilderness, Lapland, Finland
- Distance: 55 km (one direction)
- Difficulty: advanced, but suitable for beginners (The Nordkalott Trail)
- When to go: from February to April for spring ski tour
- Duration: 5-10 days
- Where to stay: camping in tent, wilderness huts, or rental huts
Destinations // 3 March 2025
In winter, Ruuhitunturi fell in Salla Lapland shows you the magic of the crown-snow forests. The Ruuhitunturi lookout tower offers beautiful views of the fells and hills, candle trees and open mires. The Ruuhitunturi trail in winter is a great cross-country skiing trail. You can also reach the top of Ruuhitunturi fell by foot and fat bike.
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Ruuhitunturi in Salla Cross-country skiing
- Destination: Salla, Lapland, Finland
- Distance: around 18 km (11 miles)
- Difficulty: Moderately demanding (easy skiing track)
- When to go: From December to April (year-round)
Destinations // 25 February 2025
Sallatunturi fells and their trails offer nature experiences all year round. Almost 480 metres (1575 ft) high, the northern Sallatunturi is known as Iso Pyhätunturi, which can be reached via a marked trail. In winter, the Taivaan Tavoittelijan Taival Trail leads to the snow-covered summit with its white, hilly landscape.
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Sallatunturi: Taivaan tavoittelijan taival Winter Trail
- Destination: Salla, Lapland, Finland
- Distance: 4.6 km (2.86 miles)
- Difficulty: Moderate / moderately demanding
- When to go: From December to April (year-round)
- Duration: 1,5-2 hours
Destinations // 1 September 2024
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 level.
The magnificent Isokuru gorge and the route through it is the best part of the Karhunjuomalampi Trail. The 10-kilometre (6.2 miles) route takes you to the most beautiful viewpoints in the national park, through Isokuru to Pyhänkasteenputous waterfall, Uhriharju and the atmospheric Karhunjuomalampi pond.
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Isokuru and Karhunjuomalampi Trail
- Location: Pelkosenniemi and Kemijärvi, Central Lapland
- Route length: 10 km / 6.2 miles
- Duration: 3-4 h
- Difficulty level: medium (long steep stairs)
- When to go: June-September
Trail Run // 28 July 2024
Pirunkuru in Ylläs, Lapland, is a steep and rugged gorge on the side of Kesänkitunturi fell. The Kesänkitunturi hiking trail, Pirunkurun ponnistus, rewards the keen trail runner or hiker with majestic fells and lake scenery.
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Pirunkurun ponnistus Trail, Ylläs
- Destination: Kolari, Lapland, Finland
- Distance: 8 km (5 miles)
- Difficulty level: Moderate
- Duration: 2-3 h (trail running / hiking; camping possible)
Destinations // 10 May 2024
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 spots for admiring Lapland's midnight sun and the northern lights.
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Salla Pahakuru Trail
- Destination: Salla, Lapland, Finland
- Distance: 15 km (9.3 miles)
- Difficulty: Moderate
- When to go: From June to October (year-round)
- Duration: 4-5 hours
Destinations // 20 April 2024
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. Known as a scenic route, the Small Bear’s Trail showcases most of the finest viewpoints of the legendary Karhunkierros (Bear's Trail).
The Small Bear’s Trail takes hikers on a 12-kilometer adventure to rugged cliffs, forested paths, and flowing rapids. On a calm day, suspension bridges reflect off the water's surface, which gleams with the blue of the sky. The park's steepest waterfall, Jyrävä, roars between rugged walls, and the rapids of River Kitkajoki foam tirelessly.
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Pieni Karhunkierros Small Bear's Trail
- Destination: Oulanka National Park, Kuusamo & Ruka Finland
- Distance: 12 km (7.5 miles)
- Difficulty level: moderate
- Duration: 3-6 h
Destinations // 17 April 2024
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 history.
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Kaunisharjun kierros Trail
- Destination: Salla, Lapland, Finland
- Distance: 11-11.6 km (6.8-7.2 miles)
- Difficulty: Easy to moderate
- When to go: From June to October (year-round)
- Duration: 2-4 hours
Destinations // 13 April 2024
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
