The path takes you to Kätkätunturi fell and is 13 km in length. The trail begins from behind Levi Tourist Information close to Hotel K5.
moderate
Distance 13.8 km
The trail begins from behind Levi Tourist Information close to Hotel K5 sharing the same starting point with the Kätkä-Pyhätunturi-Ylläs routes. The trail is guided with 16 signposts telling humorously of the mating rituals of local animals. The trail leads you to the top of Kätkätunturi fell with its beautiful scenaries to the neighbouring fells, swomps, lakes and forestlands. The vertical drop 313m. A lean-on-shelter at the top of Kätkätunturi.
Author’s recommendation
On the way back, visit at the Koutaniemi lean on shelter. There is also the forest toilet.
Difficulty
moderate
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
Top of the Kätkä, 503 m
Lowest point
189 m
Best time of year
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Safety information
The trail may be slippery after the raind and morning dew.Tips and hints
On the way back, visit at the Koutaniemi lean on shelter. There is also the forest toilet.Start
Starting point near the Levi roundabout, next to Levi Tourist Information Parking: parking lot next to Zero Point in the Levi centre. (194 m)
Coordinates:
DD
67.804805, 24.798211
DMS
67°48'17.3"N 24°47'53.6"E
UTM
35W 407196 7522753
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Destination
Return near the Levi roundabout, next to Levi Tourist Information Parking: parking lot next to Zero Point in the Levi centre.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Coordinates
DD
67.804805, 24.798211
DMS
67°48'17.3"N 24°47'53.6"E
UTM
35W 407196 7522753
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
https://www.levi.fi/media/files/kartat/kartat-2015-2016/englanti/levi365_maps_2015_hiking_trails_en.pdf
Book recommendations for this region:
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Equipment
Hiking Trail: hiking daypack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover, comfortable and sturdy footwear, adequate and durable outdoor clothing in multiple layers, telescope sticks if necessary, sun and rain protection, snacks and drinking water, first aid kit, penknife, mobile phone, headlight if necessary, map.
Please keep the nature clean and bring back everything you take up with you.
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
13.8 km
Duration
3:55 h
Ascent
351 m
Descent
351 m
Highest point
503 m
Lowest point
189 m
Statistics
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Maps and trails
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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