Pieni Karhunkierros Trail

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

Pieni Karhunkierros, The Small Bear’s Trail, in Kuusamo is probably the most popular short hiking trail in 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.

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Pieni Karhunkierros hiking trail in winter

  • Destination: Oulanka National Park, Kuusamo, Finland
  • Distance: 12 km (7.5 miles)
  • Difficulty level: moderate-demanding
  • Travel time: 3-6 h (summer), 4-8 h (in winter with breaks)