Outdoors

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).

The Small Bear’s Trail takes hikers on a 12-kilometer adventure to rugged cliffs, forested paths, and flowing rapids. On a calm day, suspension bridges reflect off the water's surface, which gleams with the blue of the sky. The park's steepest waterfall, Jyrävä, roars between rugged walls, and the rapids of River Kitkajoki foam tirelessly.



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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


Ski Tour in Lapland: Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park

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

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