Adventures // 30 October 2023
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
Adventures // 1 June 2023
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
Destinations // 29 January 2023
Kiilopää fell center is located near Kakslauttanen and Saariselkä, Lapland. Kiilopää is managed by Suomen Latu - The Finnish Outdoor Association.
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Luulampi cross-country skiing route Kiilopää
- Destination: Saariselkä/Kiilopää, Urho Kekkonen National Park, Lapland, Finland
- Length: 18.5 km
- Difficulty level: moderate/demanding (ascent and descent of Kiilopää fell)
- When to go: from February to April (check the skiing track situation in advance)
- Duration: 3-4 h (cross-country skiing at a leisurely pace)
