Aurora trail in Urho Kekkonen National Park
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Safety information
The trail is easy to walk and well marked. The route is kept open in winter by plowing and sanding, but caution is advised on slippery conditions.Tips and suggestions
More information about Urho Kekkonen National Park and its routes is available on the Luontoon.fi website.
Tips for hiking in Finnish conditions can be found on the Luontoon.fi website, in the Hiking ABC section.
Explore the nightless night and the polar night with the northern lights through the Aurora trail story.
Public transport
Near the starting point of the route at the Saariselkä tourist center, there are daily bus connections from Rovaniemi and Ivalo. Current bus timetables can be viewed on the Matkahuolto website.Parking
Saariselkä starting gate in the northern part of the park, along highway E75
Coordinates: WGS84 lat:68° 25.0989' and lon: 27° 25.6173'
Address: Lutontie 12, 99830 Saariselkä
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/dSLvyWa2ntx
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Equipment
Outdoor clothing and shoes suitable for walking are needed on the route, for example running shoes in summer.
The trail is not lit, so it is advisable to take a flashlight for a winter walk.
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