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The NUTS Ylläs–Pallas trail running event will be held from 16 to 18 July 2026 in the landscapes of Pallas–Yllästunturi National Park. The starting points are in Hetta, Pallas and Äkäslompolo. Hiking and cycling are permitted on the national park trails during the event; however, there might be more visitors than usual, especially during the busiest times of the event.
Read moreA parking fee pilot will begin in Koli National Park at the start of September and will run for approximately six months. The pilot applies to car parks P1, P2 and P3 at Ylä-Kolintie 39. Parking will remain free of charge for guests staying at Break Sokos Hotel Koli and for conference participants. During the pilot period, all other car parks in Koli National Park will remain free of charge.
Read moreThe trail running event will bring hundreds of runners to the trails of Pyhä-Luosto on Saturday, August 8.
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Metsähallitus Parks & Wildlife will pilot paid parking at five hiking destinations during the late summer. The pilot will take place at Sipoonkorpi National Park in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area, Koli National Park in North Karelia, Riisitunturi National Park, Kiilopää in Urho Kekkonen National Park and Korouoma Nature Reserve in Lapland. Revenue from parking fees will be used to maintain these hiking destinations. The aim is to help cover the costs of maintaining parking areas, access roads and hiking structures.
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Is there flooding on Kevo Summer Trail running through the Kevo Canyon? How can I prepare for flooding on Kevo Summer Trail? This page compiles information on flooding along the trail to support trip planning.
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Is there flooding at the Aittajärvi ford on the Suomujoki River? Is the cable in place at the Kärekeoja ford on the Nuortti River? This bulletin compiles information related to the questions mentioned above.
Read moreSaariselkä MTB Stages is a multi-day mountain biking event held on the trails of Urho Kekkonen National Park in the Saariselkä–Kiilopää area. Some of the race routes also pass close to the Hammastunturi Wilderness Reserve at Kulmakuru. The event has an admission fee.
Read moreKairacross Vätsäri is a multi-day adventure racing event in which teams travel independently in the wilderness on foot and by packraft, aiming to progress as far as possible along a route of up to approximately 300 kilometres within a maximum of 100 hours. The event takes place in the Vätsäri Wilderness Area in Inari, with its base located in the village of Sevettijärvi. The event has an admission fee.
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