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Easy circular route through the forests and fjell around Kiilopää in Urho-Kekkonen National Park
moderate
Distance 6.3 km
2:00 h
120 m
120 m
456 m
336 m
This easy hike leads us on beautiful paths through a picturesque mire, forest, and fjell landscape in the Finnish Urho-Kekkonen National Park. Over boardwalks, sandy paths, and slightly rocky terrain, we walk with only minor altitude changes through the pristine landscape. At first, a peaceful stream accompanies us, later we walk along a reindeer fence that separates two different herds. Our constant companions are reindeer and flora adapted to the polar zone. The Urho-Kekkonen National Park is located in the northeast of Lapland and is not far from the Russian border. Therefore, from the highest point of our tour, in good weather and thanks to the clear air, the view extends to Russia. Otherwise, we look over a wide fjell landscape and the dense forests in the valley.
Author’s recommendation
The nearby Kiilopää mountain is slowly eroding. Therefore, at the Fjell center Kiilopää, there is a pile of sand and buckets available for visitors to bring sand to the mountain to help preserve it.
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
456 m
Lowest point
336 m
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Path
6.3 km
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Fjell Center KiilopääPublic transport
Bus connections from Rovaniemi to the Fjell center KiilopääDirections
Take the E75 north. In Kakslauttanen, turn onto road 9695 towards Kiilopää. Follow the road for 6 km to the Fjell center.Parking
Parking availableCoordinates
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68.346411, 27.461638
DMS
68°20'47.1"N 27°27'41.9"E
UTM
35W 519009 7581558
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Equipment
Day hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover, sturdy and comfortable footwear, weather-appropriate and durable clothing in a layering system, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, mobile phoneLocalization
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Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
6.3 km
Duration
2:00 h
Ascent
120 m
Descent
120 m
Highest point
456 m
Lowest point
336 m
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