Urho Kekkonen National Park

The 5 Best Hikes & Trails in Finland

Destinations   //   13 June 2023

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.

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Lake Luirojärvi Hike: Beautiful Urho Kekkonen National Park in Lapland

Adventures   //   1 June 2023

Lake Luirojärvi Trail in Urho Kekkonen National Park, in Lapland Finland is a year-round classic hike. The route goes through the peak of Kiilopää fell to Lake Luirojärvi and Sokosti fell in wonderful open fell and forest landscapes. The Lake Luirojärvi hike can be done as a summer and fall hike as well as a winter ski excursion.

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Lake Luirojärvi Trail

  • Destination: Saariselkä/Kiilopää, Urho Kekkonen National Park, Lapland, Finland
  • Length: 70-80 km / 44-50 miles (normal route), longer routes possible
  • Difficulty level: moderate/demanding (quite easy trails, but includes river crossings and unmarked wilderness routes)
  • When to go: from June to October (year-round destination)
  • Duration: 4-6 days

Kiilopää Winter Trails: Luulampi Cross-Country Skiing Tour

Destinations   //   29 January 2023

Kiilopää fell center is located near Kakslauttanen and Saariselkä, Lapland. Kiilopää is managed by Suomen Latu - The Finnish Outdoor Association.

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Luulampi cross-country skiing route Kiilopää

  • Destination: Saariselkä/Kiilopää, Urho Kekkonen National Park, Lapland, Finland
  • Length: 18.5 km
  • Difficulty level: moderate/demanding (ascent and descent of Kiilopää fell)
  • When to go: from February to April (check the skiing track situation in advance)
  • Duration: 3-4 h (cross-country skiing at a leisurely pace)