Wilderness Areas in Inari region are one of the most remote and least visited wilderness areas in Western Europe. The northern limit of spruce growth crosses the wilderness area with spruce forest in the southern part transitioning to pine forests in the north..
Our hike begins at a roadside where we leave the car and start walking through forest, which gradually turns into a mountain birch forest and eventually an open plateau. The slopes are gentle on the plateau and the walking surface is soft moraine with rocks underneath. From the top of the fell, we can see the Ivalo River valley to the south and the vast pine forests to the west and north.
During our break on top of the fell, we might spot a rough-legged buzzard circling above, searching for its daily meal.
Our pace is slow, allowing us to fully experience the silence and openness around us.
