The Best Trails in Finland

Pyhän jyssäys

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near Ruka, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa (Suomi)

mrk.hiltunen

Distance: 3.77mi
Elevation +: 564f
TrailRank: 31

An easy, well maintained and marked route with some nice views from the top. A few resting spots. Ok for families, even though it has a bit of a clime in the beginning. I really enjoyed the route and the peace and quiet...

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Climbing the highest mountain in Espoo :-)

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near Vällskog, Etelä-Suomen Lääni (Suomi)

Henry

Distance: 4.62mi
Elevation +: 1299f
TrailRank: 31

Photo ofClimbing the highest mountain in Espoo :-)

Start from Velskola activity centre (there seems to be a bus stop). The mountain top is obviously hard to reach, no one has named it yet.

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Kuopio

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near Rauhalahti, Pohjois-Savon Maakunta (Suomi)

chris celis

Distance: 6.05mi
Elevation +: 505f
TrailRank: 31

Beautiful walk near Kuopio. Mostly in the woods, nice lookout point with view over the lakes and the ski-slope. Possibility to camp overnight. Not suitable for people with trouble walking.

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Levi information, immel jarvi (lake), katka (turn back), Levi center

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near Levi, Lappi (Suomi)

Dultanur

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Distance: 6.27mi
Elevation +: 892f
TrailRank: 31

Photo ofLevi information, immel jarvi (lake), katka (turn back), Levi center

We parked at Levi information center and walked over the frozen lake to the south, returned through the woods passing by korkeaniemi, decided to try katka. We only had winter hiking boots and this trail is marked as a sn...

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Saukonselkä 7km

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near Ristijärvi, Kainuu (Suomi)

Susir

Distance: 5.91mi
Elevation +: 315f
TrailRank: 31

The shortest trail option of the annual hiking event in Ristijärvi; Saukonselkä vaellus. Marked as 7km, wikiloc shows a bit more (9,5km). Starts at the double lean-tos on top of the hill Saukkovaara. Trail marked with bl...

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Pöytävaara Nurmes

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near Mujejärvi, Pohjois-Karjala (Suomi)

Susir

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Distance: 5.53mi
Elevation +: 213f
TrailRank: 31

A simple hiking in quiet and rather remote part of Nurmes. Route starts and returns to a rental cabin. Notice starting point is only available when you have permission to use the cabin, otherwise it's private property. C...

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Ylivieka-Salo

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near Ylivieska, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa (Suomi)

Hipolito Gonzalez

Distance: 317.23mi
Elevation +: 4029f
TrailRank: 31

Driving track from Ylivieska to Salo (It could be used to Turku and also to Helsinki) using secondary roads, few radars, nice landscape, stopping in a super gas stations with a lot of food. Stopping also in a "park" for ...

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Peukaloisen Polku Trail

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near Tapola, Kanta-Häme (Suomi)

aliselu

Distance: 3.19mi
Elevation +: 3f
TrailRank: 31

Lakes and scenic forests dominate the northern part of Liesjärvi National Park. One can easily spend half day or longer on the Peukaloisenpolku Trail – possibly even overnight there enjoying the landscape. The trail is o...

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Etapa 3 (2): Savolinna - Helsinki

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near Visulahti, Etelä-Savo (Suomi)

Daff.n

Distance: 173.23mi
Elevation +: 3665f
TrailRank: 31

Photo ofEtapa 3 (2): Savolinna - Helsinki

Guess who forgot the GPS...Well, from Visulahti - Helsinki. I tried to go to Repovesi National park on the way. Mistake. Such a road, it was a gravel road, full of ice, mud and really narrow, the van going a little bit...

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Saariselka Walking un the forestal and Aurora building

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near Saariselka, Lappi (Suomi)

Javier D G

Distance: 4.24mi
Elevation +: 502f
TrailRank: 30

Photo ofSaariselka Walking un the forestal and Aurora building

It is very nice to walk in the forest just from Saariselka. You can depart from the point from which the trails begum in the village (there os an open air parking there)... you have several routes since 2.1 km to 28 km t...

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Circular Napapiiri - Häkinvaaran kammi - Pukinpolku Parking - Napapiiri

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near Nivavaara, Lappi (Suomi)

Lagus Mar

Distance: 3.28mi
Elevation +: 118f
TrailRank: 30

Photo ofCircular Napapiiri - Häkinvaaran kammi - Pukinpolku Parking - Napapiiri

Simple circular route. Very suitable for children. From Kammi you there is a amaizing views and you can see Ravaniemi city. In Kammi you can grill some sausages, as long as you carry firewood, as we did. At the Napapiiri...

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Western Finland route Turku - Rauma

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near Itäharju, Varsinais-Suomi (Suomi)

Rob_Fullnorth

Distance: 89.36mi
Elevation +: 1385f
TrailRank: 30

Photo ofWestern Finland route Turku - Rauma

This is a partially Eurovelo 10 “Baltic sea cycle route” with small modifications. Full story and descriptions about cycling in Finland southwestern part is here http://fullnorth.com/2020/11/16/early-spring-bicycle-tou...

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Äkäslompolo. Lapland

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near Äkäslompolo, Lappi (Suomi)

núria picas

Distance: 15.29mi
Elevation +: 1414f
TrailRank: 30

Äkäslompolo Round. Espectacular easy e-bike route with amazing landscapes at the top of Kukastunturi fell. It is also available and cyclable with a normal mountain bike.

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Laahtanen lake

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near Jokiniemenkylä, Kainuu (Suomi)

Bucciamarcia

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Distance: 3.39mi
Elevation +: 33f
TrailRank: 30

Pretty, well maintained easy trail around a Finnish lake. Volunteers recently put new boards on the swamp areas (thank you!), so it's easy and doable for everyone, even kids. Varied trail with both open swamp and narrow ...

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Santa sport - golf course (Rovaniemi - Finland)

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near Kuusela, Lappi (Suomi)

Alejandro1967

Distance: 13.44mi
Elevation +: 1135f
TrailRank: 30

Photo ofSanta sport - golf course (Rovaniemi - Finland)

Itinerary that departs from the sports complex Santasport in Rovaniemi and runs for the most part along a path marked with red dots. Technically it has some difficulty in narrow stretches with abundant stone and roots. ...

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Sastamala ÄETSÄ

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near Sastamala, Länsi-Suomen Lääni (Suomen Tasavalta)

Role77

Distance: 26.64mi
Elevation +: 837f
TrailRank: 30

Starting point is in Sastamala. Nice cycling or running route in Finnish countryside and in small town Äetsä. Very beautiful at summer but propably at cold winterday too. Roads are mostly quiet tarmac and cravelroads. Th...

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Etapa 3 (1): Koli - Savonlinna

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near Kopravaara, Pohjois-Karjala (Suomi)

Daff.n

Distance: 132.30mi
Elevation +: 2080f
TrailRank: 30

Again forgot about the GPS. But still from Koli...Kopravaara - Savonlinna. Slept in Tanhuvaaran Campsite, 21€ with toilet, shower, washing machine and dryer. Near a lake. Coming through Punkaharju road, built on an eske...

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Ristijarvi - Tuulentupa wilderness hut

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near Ristijärvi, Kainuu (Suomi)

Bucciamarcia

Distance: 12.06mi
Elevation +: 712f
TrailRank: 30

Photo ofRistijarvi - Tuulentupa wilderness hut

A simple, fun trail in the woods above Ristijarvi. It's got a bit of everything: wide gravel roads, small paths, scenic landscapes of the Ristijarvi lake from up top, and a short board walk. Highly recommended for the va...

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Paljakka - Ristijärvi

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near Kotila, Kainuu (Suomi)

Bucciamarcia

Distance: 17.69mi
Elevation +: 427f
TrailRank: 30

A nice, easy trail from the Paljakka resort, all the way to the town of Ristijarvi. The trail was done in July, so snow was not a concern. The very first part of the trail goes on a small path above the resort. I want...

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Nuortti trail, Urho Kekkonen National park.

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near Tulppio, Lappi (Suomi)

M.R Lalleman

Distance: 29.39mi
Elevation +: 2126f
TrailRank: 30

Photo ofNuortti trail, Urho Kekkonen National park.

Close to the border with Russia hou will find the Nuortti trail. The trail leads through forrest, swamp (with walking boards) and boulder fields. You will find plenty of opportunity to camp. There are open wilderness hut...

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Otsamo mountain

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near Riutula, Lappi (Suomi)

gotxunesta

Distance: 5.50mi
Elevation +: 869f
TrailRank: 30

Hike to Otsamo mountain (418m) from Vasattokka route direction. Alternative route to the top was carried out as well as return, but as every trail route in Finland it perfectly indicated and easy to follow. Esxcellent v...

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Rajalta Rajalle / Day 5 (RR2 2018)

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near Ranua, Lappi (Suomi)

Miguel Alcober

Distance: 31.07mi
Elevation +: 335f
TrailRank: 30

Photo ofRajalta Rajalle / Day 5 (RR2 2018)

Again, very flat course. If the snow is stable and has had time to settle a few days probably a good choice with any type of ski. It was done with skins on a day in which there was some fresh powder snow and the skin s...

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Rajalta Rajalle / Day 4 (RR2 2018)

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near Särkelä, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa (Suomi)

Miguel Alcober

Distance: 53.54mi
Elevation +: 1112f
TrailRank: 30

Photo ofRajalta Rajalle / Day 4 (RR2 2018)

Long but very flat course Ideal for double poling. This fourth day waxed skis would do better than skins. The first third of the route is fairly scenic the next two thirds are long straight tracks through flat lands. ...

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Rajalta Rajalle / Day 7 (RR2 2018)

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near Kirkonmäki, Lappi (Suomi)

Miguel Alcober

Distance: 34.17mi
Elevation +: 489f
TrailRank: 30

Photo ofRajalta Rajalle / Day 7 (RR2 2018)

Flat-is course, not as much as days 6 and 5 Done with skin skis Cold but bright blue sky day NB: you will finish in Karunki, in a sports centre. Limited food upon arrival. It won´t feel like it but 300 metres right ...

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