Hiking

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

Konttainen - Beautiful Hike in Ruka Kuusamo, Finland

Konttainen Trail in Kuusamo & Ruka Finland is one of the finest destinations for day hiking in the Ruka and Kuusamo region. From the summit of Konttainen, you can also access Finland's most famous hiking trail, Karhunkierros Bear’s Trail. In the Valtavaara-Pyhävaara Nature Reserve, you'll find stunning views of hills and fells.

The peak of Konttainen rises 433 meters (1421 ft) above sea level. From its numerous viewpoints, you can admire the scenery of Ruka and Northern Kuusamo, the neighboring Valtavaara, and the shimmering Lake Konttainen. Konttainen in winter is a beautiful day hike amidst the crown-snow scenery.



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Konttainen Hike in Kuusamo

  • Destination: Ruka, Kuusamo, Finland
  • Distance: 2 km (1.24 miles)
  • Difficulty: Easy (Classified as Demanding)
  • When to go: From June to October (year-round)
  • Duration: 1-2 hours

Husfjellet is located northeast of Senja Island in Northern Norway, close to popular attractions such as Tungeneset and Ersfjorden Beach. Husfjellet is praised as one of the most rewarding hiking destinations in Senja. Although the hike is classified as challenging, the ascent is mostly gradual, and the scenery is breathtaking throughout the journey.

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Husfjellet Hike

  • Destination: Skaland, Senja, Norway
  • Trail Length: 4 km (2.5 miles) one way
  • Difficulty: moderately challenging (possibly muddy bog, narrow and steep summit)
  • Duration: 2-3 hours one way, 5 hours round trip
  • Best Time to Go: from June to September
  • Where to Stay: camping in the mountains, campground in Skaland

Abisko National Park in northern Sweden is a popular hiking destination throughout the year. The most stunning attractions and photography spots of Abisko are easily accessible, even for those who prefer shorter and less challenging hikes. Short trails and viewpoints near the road are suitable even for the busy traveler – you can see a lot in a day.

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Nuolja summit trail

  • Destination: Abisko, Norrbotten, Lapland, Sweden
  • Distance: 10-11 km / 6.2-6.8 miles
  • Difficulty: moderate-challenging
  • When to go: June-September
  • Duration: 5-6 hours

Abisko Canyon Trail in Swedish Lapland: A Stunning Evening Hike

Abisko serves as the gateway to nature in northern Sweden, offering the most breathtaking attractions and easily accessible trails. Numerous hiking routes originate from Abisko, ranging from short day hikes to treks covering hundreds of kilometers.

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Abisko Canyon Trail

  • Destination: Abisko, Norrbotten, Lapland, Sweden
  • Distance: 1.6 km / 1 mile
  • Difficulty: easy
  • When to go: year-round destination
  • Duration: 30 min


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

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 snow covers the trees on the fells. Riisitunturi's winter is amazing for seeing Northern Lights as well.

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Riisin Rääpäsy Winter Trail

  • Destination: Posio, Lapland, Finland
  • Distance: 4.3 km (2.67 miles)
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • When to go: From November to April in winter (year-round)
  • Duration: 1.5-2 h

Saivonkierros nature trail in Ylläs Lapland leads you through a pine forest to a steep rock Seitapahta and a ravine lake surrounded by rocks, Äkässaivo. Äkässaivo is located just at the border of Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park in Finland. Ylläs and Kellokas Visitor Centre are twenty minutes away by car.

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Saivonkierros Trail

  • Destination: Muonio, Lapland, Finland
  • Distance: 3.5 km (2.1 miles)
  • Difficulty level: Easy
  • Duration: 1 h

Hikes in Ylläs, Finland - Beautiful Aakenustunturi Fell

Aakenustunturi fell rises in western Kittilä, right next to Ylläs, in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park in Lapland. Aakenustunturi fell has three high peaks, Pallilaki (565 m / 1854 ft), Moloslaki (530 m / 1739 ft) and Vasalaki (470 m / 1542 ft). The Aakenustunturi trail, Moloslaki Trail, goes through Vasalaki.

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Aakenustunturi Fell, Moloslaki Trail

  • Destination: Kittilä, Lapland, Finland
  • Distance: 11.5 km (7.1 miles)
  • Difficulty level: Moderate - Moderately challenging
  • Duration: 4 h (overnight stays possible)