Hiking trails near Ruka!
Hiking in Ruka takes you through Lapland's most stunning scenery, from fell highlands to river valleys. Routes range from easy day trips to demanding multi-day hikes on marked trails. In summer, the midnight sun allows round-the-clock hiking, and autumn's ruska colours make trips unforgettable. The area features wilderness huts, lean-to shelters and rest stops along the trails.
Valtavaara-Pyhävaara trail network
Konttaisen kuhaus, 2 km
Hirsilammen talvireitti, 4 km
Pyhän jyssäys, 6 km
Valtavaaran talvireitti, 5.5 km
Antinperän talvireitti, 4.4 km
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Oulanka hiking trails
Napapiirin nopia, esteetön reitti, 1 km
Keroharjun kuiskaus, 17 km
Kanjonin kurkkaus, 6 km
Rytikönkään reissu, 5 km
Kiutakönkään polku, 2 km
Hiiden hurmos, 5 km
Könkään keino, 8 km
Könkään kuohu, esteetön reitti, 200 m
Pieni karhunkierros, 12 km
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Riisitunturi trail network (33 km from Ruka)
Talvireitti Riisitunturin autiotuvalle 1,5 km
Talvireitti Riisin rääpäsy 4,3 km
Riisitunturin monitoimireitti 20 km
View mapWhat hiking trails are available in Lapland?
Lapland has hundreds of kilometers of marked hiking trails ranging from easy day trips to multi-day wilderness treks. The most famous include Karhunkierros (82 km), Hetta-Pallas (55 km), and the UKK Trail (160 km). Shorter day hikes are available in all national parks.
When is the best time to hike in Lapland?
The best time to hike in Lapland is from June to September. The ruska (autumn colors) season in September is especially popular for its spectacular foliage. In summer, the midnight sun allows hiking around the clock. Mosquitoes can be abundant in June and July.