Kukastunturi (477 m) is one of the easiest routes in Ylläs Lapland to the top of fells. Located in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park in Finland, the Kukastunturi summit offers great views in all directions. The most convenient way to hike Kukastunturi is from Karila.
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Särkitunturi (492 m) is a fell in Muonio Lapland, on the shore of Lake Särkijärvi, overlooking one of the most photographed landscapes in Finland. The Särkitunturi trail is 3 km long in one direction. The highlights of Särkitunturi are the Lappish hut next to a pond and beautiful views of the Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, rolling fells and lakes.
I have been to Särkitunturi fell four times in the last four years: trail running in summer, hiking in autumn and hiking and snowshoeing in winter. I have wanted to understand the secret of Särkitunturi's popularity - why is Särkitunturi the most visited fell in Muonio?
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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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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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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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What are the best and longest hiking trails in Finland? Although southern Finland also offers beautiful landscapes, all the top five long-distance hikes are located in northern latitudes. On these multi-day hikes you will find unique nature, the most picturesque landscapes, the highest peak in our country and the cleanest air in the world.
All these hiking trails are perfect for solo hiking, and some of the trails are also suitable for your first long-distance hike. Pack your backpack and head towards the best nature experiences in Finland!
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Winter is amazing season to go on an adventure to Keimiötunturi fell area. The popular and well-maintained Keimiö ski trail runs around Keimiötunturi fell in the winter, leading to Lake Keimiöjärvi. On a Keimiö ski tour, you may see beautiful snow-covered trees, blazing northern lights and wonderful landscapes of Pallastunturi fells.
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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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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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