Lapland

Rising on the northern shore of Lake Jerisjärvi, the bold Keimiötunturi in Lapland is the southernmost fell of the chain of fells of Pallas-Ounastunturi in Muonio, Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park. The peak of Keimiötunturi rises 614 meters (2,014 ft) above sea level and 350 meters (1,148 ft) above Lake Jerisjärvi.

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Keimiötunturi Trail

  • Destination: Muonio, Lapland, Finland
  • Distance: 5 km (3.2 miles)
  • Difficulty level: Easy
  • Duration: 2 h

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

Kiilopää Winter Trails: Luulampi Cross-Country Skiing Tour

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)
     

Pyhä Winter Trails: The Beautiful Soutaja Fell

Soutaja fell is perhaps the most beautiful fell in the Pyhä-Luosto area in Lapland, Finland. Soutaja fell is a great year-round outdoors destination, suitable for snowshoeing, fatbiking and skiing in winter. Due to its magnificent powder snow Soutaja (373 m) is especially popular among snow surfers and off-piste skiers.

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Pyhä Soutaja Winter Trail

  • Destination: Pelkosenniemi and Kemijärvi, Central Lapland, Finland
  • Difficulty: easy
  • When to go: winter trail from December to April, year-round destination
  • Duration: a day trip

Pyhä Winter Trails: Hiking to the Top of Pyhä

Pyhä Ski Resort is located in Finland's southernmost great fell area in Central Lapland. Pyhätunturi fell’s highest peak is called Kultakero. In winter you can admire the sparkling white crown snow loaded trees and open fell landscapes in Pyhä.

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Pyhä Finland Peak Hike

Destination: Kemijärvi, Central Lapland, Finland
Difficulty: easy
When to go: in winter, check the scenic lift opening times
Duration: a half-day trip


Pyhä Cross-Country Skiing Trails: Karhunjuomalampi Skiing Tour

Pyhä-Luosto National Park in Central Lapland, is the southernmost great fell area in Finland. It includes the oldest national park in Finland: Pyhä was established already in 1938. During winter, you can admire beautiful crown snow loaded trees and white fell scenery. Pyhä is a popular destination for downhill skiing, but Pyhä-Luosto winter trails offer also amazing opportunities for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Karhunjuomalampi cross-country skiing tour is a magnificent day trip in winter!

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Pyhä Karhunjuomalampi Cross-Country Skiing Tour

  • Destination: Pelkosenniemi and Kemijärvi, Central Lapland, Finland
  • Difficulty: easy, a short moderate leg 
  • When to go: from February to April for cross-country skiing
  • Duration: a day trip

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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