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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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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The long-distance fall hike is the most wonderful hike of the year. The best hiking season in the Nordics begins in the middle of September. Check your gear and you are ready to go!
When you want to hike with lightweight backpack, choose the 'big three' from the light end: sleeping system (sleeping bag and sleeping pad), tent, and your hiking rucksack. When weighing the options on a tight budget, consider which items are worth investing and which items are not that important.
For a long-distance or multi-day fall hike, you need more or less the same equipment as for a summer hike, especially if you're heading to Lapland or to the mountains. Hiking gear in fall is often supplemented with warmer layers of clothing, but if you have initially chosen equipment for three seasons, there is no need to make any new purchases.
In this article, I listed my own favorites, which I use on hikes from spring to late fall in the Nordics, some also go with me in winter. Here you can find gear list for lightweight backpacking for a week's hike (or longer):
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad
- Tent
- Hiking Backpack
- Cooking essentials
- Clothes and hiking shoes for fall
- Essential gear (first aid, toilet paper, electronics, map, etc.)
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Grytetippen (885 m, 2903 ft) and Keipen (938 m, 3077 ft) belong to the highest and most majestic mountains on the northern side of the Norway’s Senja Island. From the top of Grytetippen you can see almost all of Senja's most famous mountains: dramatic Segla and on both sides Barden and Hesten above Fjordgård village, Senja's highest mountain Breitinden in the southwest and the popular Riven near the island of Husøy.
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Are down jackets good for hiking and backpacking? One of the most important equipment for outdoor adventures is clothing suitable for layering. The light down jacket is an insulating layer that has incredible warmth to weight ratio compared to other alternatives.
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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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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. The 3-days Hetta-Pallas hike is a classic, that belongs to the best hikes in Finland.
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Pieni Karhunkierros - The Small Bear’s Trail is probably the most popular short hiking trail in Kuusamo, Finland. Thousands of backpackers visit the 12-kilometer (7.5 miles) hiking trail all year round. Most of the famous sights of the legendary Karhunkierros Bear’s Trail in Oulanka National Park are located on the Pieni Karhunkierros Trail.
Pieni Karhunkierros Trail is the longest and most challenging of Oulanka National Park's winter trails, along with Oulanka wilderness track. Other winter routes in Oulanka are Kiutaköngäs and Hiiden Hurmos Trail next to the Oulanka Visitor Centre. On a winter trip to Kuusamo, it is also worth visiting at least Ruka's Valtavaara and Konttainen.
Pieni Karhunkierros Trail runs in the southernmost part of Oulanka National Park. During the daytrip, you can admire incredibly beautiful falls and rapids, listen to silence in dense forests, and enjoy snacks by the campfire. Pieni Karhunkierros Trail in winter is the gem of Kuusamo!
Read also: Pieni Karhunkierros Small Bear's Trail in summer and autumn
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Sipoonkorpi National Park in eastern Uusimaa is an easily accessible hiking destination in the capital region. From Helsinki, you can reach the national park in less than half an hour. Sipoonkorpi offers beautiful nature to take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, hiking on forest trails and traditional rural landscapes.
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Liesjärvi National Park is located in Kanta-Häme in Finland, in the Tammela, Somero and Karkkila regions along national road 2. It is less than a hundred kilometers from Helsinki to Liesjärvi National Park. Liesjärvi is suitable for outdoor activities all year round. I have hiked and camped in Liesjärvi during the first snows of winter, in November.
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