Hiking & outdoor recreationLength7,3 km
Duration(4-7 hours)
Degree of difficultyMedium
The Sallivaara summer hiking trail leads to the historic Sallivaara reindeer roundup site. The trail passes through a varied landscape of forest and mire. It starts from Repojoki, at a parking area along the Inari–Kittilä road, and heads toward the Sallivaara reindeer roundup site. The terrain is mostly flat, with no major elevation changes. Duckboards have been installed over the wet sections, though water may rise over them in some places. The return from Sallivaara follows the same path. Due to the wetland sections, rubber boots are recommended for this trail.
The stairs to the viewing platform at the Sallivaara reindeer roundup site in Lemmenjoki National Park are closed to the public
The handrail of the stairs leading to the viewing platform at the Sallivaara reindeer roundup site, located in the southeastern part of Lemmenjoki National Park, is in poor condition, and the stairs are closed to the public.
Multi-purpose trailYou can hike, bike, snowshoe or run along the trail. Please note other trail users (moving at different speeds)
The trail can only be used during the snow-free season
Camping permittedCamping is only permitted in the immediate vicinity of marked rest areas and campfire sites and huts.
Hut
Dry toiletRemember to bring toilet paper.
Remember to bring a trash bagThere are no waste bins on the trail. Bring along your own trash bag and take your waste out with you when leaving.
No water pointPäivätuvan takana on lähde, jonka vedenlaatua ei kuitenkaan ole tutkittu. Juomavesi suositellaan keitettäväksi ennen käyttöä.
No winter maintenance
Contact information
Starting pointRepojoki pysäköintialue
The trail begins at the Repojoki parking area and initially passes through relatively flat birch and pine forest. Parts of the trail are covered with duckboards, which may be slippery, especially in wet conditions.
After about 1.5 kilometers, the trail crosses the Pajuoja stream via a bridge, soon reaching the Sallivuoma mire. The mire is crossed using wide ATV duckboards.
After crossing Sallivuoma, the trail continues through the pine forest of Saarimaa. This section has some elevation changes, but they are gentle. The path is occasionally rooty but generally easy to walk.
After Saarimaa, a narrow wetland is crossed on wide duckboards before reaching the pine forest terrain of Sallivaara.
At the historic reindeer roundup site, there is a wilderness hut, a day-use hut, and museum cabins. A trail behind the wilderness hut leads to the summit of Sallivaara. This path is rocky and steep in places, with an elevation gain of 60 meters over a distance of 600 meters.
The return from Sallivaara follows the same route as the way in.
End pointRepojoki pysäköintialue