Hiking trails near Saariselkä!
Hiking in Saariselkä 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.
Urho Kekkonen National Park
Rumakurun reitti, päivävaellus 3-6 h
Noin 200 km merkittyjä reittejä
Reittejä lyhyistä päiväretkistä usean päivän vaelluksiin
View mapKiilopää trails
Poropolku, 1-3 km
Kiirunapolku, 5 km
Vasapolku, 7 km
Sopii kaikentasoisille vaeltajille
View mapUKK Park hiking trails
Lähtöpisteet: Kiilopää, Saariselkä, Raja-Jooseppi
Merkityt vaellusreitit usean päivän retkille
Erämaataidot ja navigointitaidot suositeltavia merkittyjen reittien ulkopuolella
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.