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Hiking & outdoor recreation

Length8,2 km

Duration(2-3 h)

Degree of difficultyEasy

LocationKemijärvi, Pelkosenniemi

Tunturiaapa Nature Trail leads you through forests to the most beautiful mire in Pyhä-Luosto National Park. Birdsong, the colors and scents of the vegetation, and watery mire pools reflecting the sky captivate visitors, while a stunning view of the fells opens across the mire towards the park’s southernmost peaks. The trail consists mostly of flat, easy-to-walk gravel paths and duckboards over the mire, with stairs in steeper sections. In dry summer or autumn weather, sneakers are suitable; during spring floods, rubber boots or waterproof hiking shoes may be needed. In winter, the Tunturiaapa Nature Trail serves as a snowshoeing route. There are two rest areas along the trail, accessible with a stroller to a reasonable extent. Along the path, you will find information boards about the area's nature and geology.

07/11 at 15:00

Duckboard construction work on Tunturiaapa Nature Trail from July 14th, part of the route is closed.

Duckboards are being renewed on the Tunturiaapa Nature Trail, starting from July 14. The section to be renewed has been the western part of the boardwalk loop that runs through the open mire area. This section is now in use.

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  • Sininen timantti
    Route marker in the terrain
  • Circle trailPartial circle trail. Can be walked in both directions; the trail description is clockwise.
  • Campfire siteAlways check for any wildfire warnings in effect before making a fire.
  • Camping permittedCamping is allowed in the immediate vicinity of marked campfire sites.
  • Dry toiletRemember to bring toilet paper.
  • No water pointThere is a signposted spring near Tiaislaavu lean-to shelter; boil the water before use.
  • 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 winter maintenanceThe trail is a snowshoeing trail in winter. Part of the trail is in winter also a maintained multi-use trail.

Contact information

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