Hiking & outdoor recreationLength5.3 km
Duration(3-8 h)
Degree of difficultyMedium
You can admire the fell views from the peak of Pyhä-Nattanen (508 m). The scenery opening up from the summit is dominated by the Nattastunturit Fells chain to the northeast. Nestling by Pyhä-Nattanen Fell is the small, wilderness like Sukkulalampi Pond, which you can admire from the felltop. Further away looms the broad, undivided fell area of the Urho Kekkonen National Park. The trail's starting and ending points are at different parking areas. When hiking the entire circle trail, the length of the hike is 7 km. The trail pops onto the Pyhä-Nattanen Summit and runs along the Nalijoki riverside. The shortest route to the summit is from the eastern parking area. The round trip is approximately 3.5 km. There is no water point on this section. The trail has been reinforced in forested sections to prevent it from spreading. As you approach the summit, the rocky terrain becomes more rugged, and at the top, the trail passes over large slab stones and boulders to the peak. Hiking or trekking boots are necessary, and the route is suitable for those accustomed to walking in challenging terrain.
Circle trailThe trail is marked in the terrain with green poles, wooden cross signs, and orange paint marks.
The area/trail is not safe to use during the winterIn the strict nature reserve, you must stay on the marked trails.
The trail can only be used during the snow-free seasonIn the strict nature reserve, you must stay on the marked trails.
Camping not permitted
HutNattasen palovartijan tupa hut serves only as a weather shelter. There is no stove or hearth in the cabin, and overnight stays are not allowed.
Dry toiletNattasen palovartijan tupa hut serves only as a weather shelter. There is no stove or hearth in the cabin, and overnight stays are not allowed.
Remember to bring a trash bagNattasen palovartijan tupa hut serves only as a weather shelter. There is no stove or hearth in the cabin, and overnight stays are not allowed.
Water pointNalijoki is at the beginning of the trail. We recommend boiling water from natural sources.
No winter maintenance
Contact information
Starting pointPyhä-Nattanen pysäköinti-alue
From the parking area, the forest trail follows the Nalijoki river for 1.6 km to the Nalijoki lean-to shelter.
From the lean-to shelter, the trail starts to ascend gently, and halfway up, it becomes a steep and rocky climb towards the summit of Pyhä-Nattanen. The distance to the top is 2 km from Nalijoki lean-to shelter.
From the summit of Pyhä-Nattanen, the trail descends 1.7 km to Sompiojärventie. The trail is rocky and rooty. The final part of the journey is through a forested path.
The last kilometer follows the Sompiojärvi forest road back to the starting point.
End pointPyhä-Nattanen pysäköintialue 2