Hiking & outdoor recreationLength4.5 km
Duration(2-4 hours)
Degree of difficultyHard
In the summer, you can hike the Teerivaaran kierros circle trail, and in the winter, you can snowshoe. The trail climbs both peaks of Teerivaara, offering stunning views along the way. There are some rocky sections and steep ascents and descents, making the trail demanding. In the summer, lush spruce forests, babbling streams, and majestic cliffs invite you to pause and admire the beautiful details. In the winter, snow-covered trees and the spring sun beckon you to enjoy the wintery nature. Teeritupa day-use hut, located at the top of Teerivaara, provides shelter for enjoying your packed lunch.
Circle trailThe recommended direction of travel is clockwise.
Multi-purpose trailReitillä voi liikkua kävellen, lumikengillä tai polkujuosten. Pyöräily on kielletty.
Campfire siteAlways check for any wildfire warnings in effect before making a fire.
Camping permittedCamping is only permitted in the immediate vicinity of marked rest areas and campfire sites and huts.
HutTeeritupa (päivätupa)
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 point
No winter maintenanceReitti toimii talvella lumikenkäreittinä, mutta sillä ei ole kunnossapitoa.
Contact information
Starting pointSyötteen luontokeskus, Erätie 1, 93280 Pudasjärvi
National Park Gate - Teerisuon Intersection
• The route starts at the main entrance of Syöte National Park. At the starting point and all junctions along the trail, there are signs for the Teerivaaran kierros trail.
Initially, the route follows a gravel path down to the Teerisuo bog, which is crossed by duckboards. The duckboard section is about 140 meters long.
After the bog, the trail rises into a spruce forest, where it splits into a loop. From here, the trail is mostly natural.
Teerisuon Intersection - Teerivaara North Peak
• When going clockwise, the trail winds through old-growth forest along the western edge of the hill. After 1 km, the trail starts to climb, and the path becomes rocky, with some boulder fields. Before reaching the northern viewpoint of Teerivaara, the trail climbs about 80 meters over 0.5 km. The viewpoint offers a magnificent view over the national park.
Teerivaara North Peak - Teeritupa
• The trail continues, with some roots and rocks, toward the narrow passage between Teerivaara's peaks, with steep ascents and descents on both sides. The trail may be wet in places during summer at the saddle between the peaks.
• From the bottom of the saddle, the trail ascends to Teeritupa. Teeritupa is a day-use hut where you can make a fire and enjoy your snacks. In the hut’s yard, there are two picnic tables where you can take a rest. The yard also has a toilet with a firewood shed on one side.
Teeritupa - Teerisuon Intersection
• From Teeritupa, the trail descends back to Teerisuo bog and the nature center. Shortly after Teeritupa, there is a short rocky section that can be slippery. After this, the trail surface is forested, with some gravel sections.
Teerisuon Intersection - National Park Starting Gate
The trail returns to the main entrance of Syöte National Park via the same route over Teerisuo bog as at the start.
End pointSyötteen luontokeskus, Erätie 1, 93280 Pudasjärvi