For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Finland. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful hikes.
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The 10 Most Beautiful hikes in Finland
Hiking Route
· Lapland
From Rovaniemi up to the Ounasvaara
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Difficulty
moderate
4.9 km
2:00 h
115 m
115 m
A very nice walk from the city of Rovaniemi up to the nearby fjell of Ounasvaara.
Hiking Route
· Enontekiö
Jyppyränpolku
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
1.8 km
1:00 h
90 m
88 m
Jyppyränpolku Trail is the shortest route to reach the photogenic views over the national park’s fells. It’s also a good place to see the magical midnight sun.
Hiking Route
· Central Ostrobothnia
Hirvaan kierros trail, Salamajärvi national park, Perho
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
54.6 km
13:16 h
41 m
41 m
Hirvaan kierros trail is part of longer Peuran polku trail in Salamajärvi nationalpark. The landscapes along the trail include mires, forests and lakes.
Hiking Route
· Paljakka-Puolanka
Hepoköngäs Geopath 1,5 km, Paljakka Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
1.8 km
0:45 h
83 m
83 m
The geological nature trail in the Hepoköngäs Natura area introduces the geology, history and vegetation of the area. The highlight of the tour is Finland's highest natural waterfall.
Hiking Route
· Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park
Taivaskeron kierros
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
8.3 km
3:30 h
438 m
438 m
Climb to the highest summit in the national park. Taivaskero Fell is one the peaks of the Pallastunturi Fell, and it offers beautiful views in all directions.
Hiking Route
· Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park
Kesänkijärven kierros
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
5.6 km
2:00 h
54 m
46 m
Hike through the rugged fells, greet a curious Siberian jay and roast a snack over a campfire near the lake shore. This easy trail is also suitable for families.
Hiking Route
· Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park
Varkaankurunpolku
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
3.5 km
1:30 h
86 m
78 m
The magical atmosphere of this lush spruce mire in a sheltered ravine and the soothing sounds of the fell stream make it a great picnic destination for people of all ages.
Hiking Route
· Ukkohalla-Hyrynsalmi
Vorlokin kierros 14 km, Ukkohalla Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
13.6 km
7:00 h
166 m
166 m
Moderate hike through the forest reserve Vorlokki with mystical pine forrests, peaceful swamp areas, the breathtaking Vorlokki gorge, countless streams and ponds.
Hiking Route
· Ukkohalla-Hyrynsalmi
Kokkoharju circle trail 9 km, Ukkohalla Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
9.1 km
3:30 h
62 m
46 m
On this circle trail you get to enjoy duckboards on swamp areas, natural finnish forests and the main view of waterfalls of Komulanköngäs known as Myllykoski, where the old mill is.
Hiking Route
· Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park
Totovaaran tunturireitti
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
13.4 km
4:30 h
257 m
258 m
Get a taste of the wilderness and Lapland’s magical silence as you hike on Aakenustunturi Fell. Enjoy a great view of the fells and nature’s soothing influence at the scenic Haavepalo Day Trip Hut.
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Ammeskallion retkeilyreitti, Itäkylä - Lappajärvi by Joona
May 24, 2022
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Salamajärvi National Park, Pahapuron lenkki by Johannes
April 27, 2022
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When did you do this route? April 27, 2022
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Hepoköngäs Geopath 1,5 km, Paljakka Finland by Johannes
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Photo: Johannes Sipponen, Ellare Oy
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Photo: Johannes Sipponen, Ellare Oy
April 17, 2022
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Ellare Oy
When did you do this route? March 01, 2022
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