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 // 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
Adventures // 30 December 2023
Ski touring in Lapland is a dream for many outdoor enthusiasts, especially after becoming familiar with summer hiking. Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park in Finland fits perfectly for your first ski tour: the Hetta-Pallas winter trail is well-maintained and marked, the cabin network is extensive, and settlements are nearby. The national landscape in winter is also breathtakingly beautiful.
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Hetta-Pallas Winter Route
- Destination: Enontekiö and Muonio, Lapland, Finland
- Distance: Hetta-Pallas 58 km (36 miles, one direction)
- Difficulty: physically demanding but suitable for beginners
- When to go: from March to April
- Where to stay: camping in tent, in reservation or open wilderness huts, some Lappish huts
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
Destinations // 13 October 2023
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
Destinations // 6 October 2023
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
Destinations // 3 October 2023
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)
