Viiankiaapa is located in the municipality of Sodankylä, around 15 kilometres northeast of the municipal centre and east of Kitinen. The nearest villages are Moskuvaara, Puolakkavaara, Siurunmaa, Sattanen and Kersilö.

• From Sodankylä, follow Road 4 (E75) for 20 km to the village of Kersilö. The starting point of the nature trail is signposted from the northern end of the village. There is a small parking area for 3-4 cars at the starting point.