Outdoors

Salla Lapland - Ruuhitunturi fell in winter

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)

Salla Lapland - Hiking Iso Pyhätunturi Fell in Winter

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

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)

Husedalen is a valley of stunning waterfalls in Hardangervidda National Park and one of the most beautiful valleys in Norway. The four waterfalls hike leads to breathtaking viewpoints and close to the roaring water.

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Husedalen Valley Hike

  • Destination: Kinsarvik, Hardanger, Norway
  • Distance: 5 km (3.1 miles) to the fourth waterfall (one way)
  • Difficulty: Moderate-challenging
  • Walking time: 5-6 hours (depending on the length of the route)
  • When to go: May to September
  • Where to stay: Camping in the mountains, DNT cabins, campsite in Kinsarvik

Bondhusvatnet in Norway: Hiking to Beautiful Lake

Bondhusvatnet is a glacial lake located in Sunndal, Norway, about a 2.5 hour's drive from Bergen. Bondhusvatnet is one of the most popular hiking destinations in the Hardanger region and also the most popular "Instagram photo spot".

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Bondhusvatnet hike

  • Destination: Sunndal, Mauranger, Norway
  • Distance: 5 km (3.1 miles) to the lake and back
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • When to go: All year round
  • Where to stay: Camping in the mountains, DNT huts, camping in Sunndal
     


Salla National Park in Lapland – Pahakuru Trail

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

Kungsleden Trail - Aktse To Saltoluokta & Skierfe

Kungsleden or The King’s Trail is a famous hiking trail in Swedish Lapland. Stretching from Abisko to Hemavan and consisting of several stages, Kungsleden spans over 400 kilometers in length. The most popular section is the Abisko-Nikkaluokta hike.

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Kungsleden, Aktse - Saltoluokta

  • Destination: Norrbotten, Lapland, Sweden
  • Distance: Aktse-Saltoluokta 27 km / 17 miles of hiking + boat trip (+ Aktse-Skierfe 7 km / 4.5 miles)
  • Difficulty: easy-moderate
  • When to go: from June to end of August for a summer hike
  • Duration: 2 days 
  • Where to stay: camping in tent, or in STF cabins

Small Bear’s Trail Is the Most Popular Day Hike in Finland

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.

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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

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