Lille Raipas is a well-known fell in Alta, Norway. It is part of the Struve Geodetic Arc and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lille Raipas is a fast route, and the summit offers spectacular views of the Alta fjord.
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Trail running
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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I’m sure you know that feeling when you’ve got your workout momentum and you are hitting your fitness goals – and then you catch a cold. Autumn is the most wonderful time for trail running, but unfortunately also the golden time for catching respiratory infections.
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Rokua National Park is part of Rokua Geopark, which was the first in Finland to be selected as one of UNESCO's unique geological sites. The geopark also includes the areas of Lake Oulujärvi and Oulujokilaakso River Valley.
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Festvågtinden (541 m / 1775 ft) rising next to Henningsvær village, south of Austvågøy island, is one of the most popular hiking trails in Lofoten, Norway. From the top of Festvågtinden there is an incredible view as the sun sets on the horizon behind the Lofoten mainland.
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Ultrarunning or trail ultramarathons have gained popularity in recent years along with increasing interest in trail running. Ultrarunning usually requires intense training and can cause sweat and tears (sometimes even blood), but the experiences it brings in the middle of the beautiful nature are worth it all.
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If you are heading to Oulanka National Park or to the legendary Karhunkierros Bear’s Trail, you should definitely visit also Riisitunturi National Park in Posio nearby.
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Patvinsuo National Park is an idyllic and wilderness-like destination in North Karelia, Finland. The wilderness of Eastern Finland offers unbelievably fine sandy beaches, open mires and rugged forests. On a tour around Lake Suomunjärvi, you can experience the long white sand beaches of the lake with clear water and amazing peace.
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