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The 10 Most Beautiful hiking routes in Lappi
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
· 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
· 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
· 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
· Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park
Kukastunturin kierros
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
20.2 km
6:30 h
409 m
409 m
Climb to the top of Kukastunturi Fell to admire the wide-open fell landscape. Take a well-deserved break under the old pine trees and ponder how the round tops of the fells came to be.
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.
Hiking Route
· Finland
Around the Summit of the Levi Fell
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Difficulty
easy
Open
0.6 km
0:30 h
53 m
53 m
A short walk around the summit of Fjell Levi, the gondola brings us up and down again, and we can enjoy the view with pleasure.
Hiking Route
· Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park
Pirunkurun ponnistus
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
8 km
3:00 h
275 m
268 m
Hike the rugged and beautiful Pirunkuru Ravine. Seeing all the different shades of grey in this beautiful rocky area will take your breath away.
Hiking Route
· Salla
Topsakantaival (UKK Trail Hautajärvi-Sallatunturi) , Salla
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
44.5 km
11:46 h
633 m
587 m
Topsakantaival from the Arctic Circle to Sallatunturi leads the hiker to a wilderness trail filled with spectacular and diverse terrain.
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Totovaaran tunturireitti by Fredo
Photo: Fredo Frost, Community
Photo: Fredo Frost, Community
April 03, 2022
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When did you do this route? August 28, 2021
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Särkitunturin saavutus by Katja
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September 11, 2021
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When did you do this route? July 14, 2021
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Totovaaran tunturireitti by Katja
Photo: Katja Kaunismaa, Community
Photo: Katja Kaunismaa, Community
September 11, 2021
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When did you do this route? September 11, 2021
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