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Luosto-Torvisen Maja Snowshoeing Trail in Pyhä-Luosto National Park

Snowshoe walking · Pyhä-Luosto National Park
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  • Aurinkoisena kevätpäivänä Luosto-Torvisen Maja lumikenkäreitillä.
    Aurinkoisena kevätpäivänä Luosto-Torvisen Maja lumikenkäreitillä.
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    Snowshoers will be enthralled by the magical nature of the fells. The view of distant landscapes from the high fell ridges, the dwarfed old-growth pines and a welcome coffee break are the highlights of this trail.

    moderate
    Distance 3.8 km
    1:30 h
    116 m
    106 m
    399 m
    282 m

    The sheer peace, joy and enchantment of nature in the winter can be experienced on this trail. In the early winter, visitors will run across pines fantastically encrusted with rime and snow formations, one stranger than the next. When spring approaches, the bright sunshine on the high ridgeline of Ukko-Luosto will warm you, body and soul. Snowshoeing among the stunted, old-growth pines in the heart of the fells will leave no one cold. A stop at the trail turnaround point, Ski Café Torvisen Maja, will cap off an unforgettable day in the fells with delicious treats enjoyed by the cosy fireplace.

    Author’s recommendation

    Enjoy a little break at the warmth of the Ukko-Luosto Scenic Hut, and learn about the light phenomena in the nature at the small nature exhibition.

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    Update: April 04, 2023
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Landscape
    Highest point
    399 m
    Lowest point
    282 m
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    Rest stops

    Ukko-Luosto Scenic Hut, Pyhä-Luosto National Park

    Safety information

    There are several steep places along the trail and, depending on the weather, they can be slippery. In certain winter weather, the hardened crown snow on the trees may fall - please keep this in mind when snowshoeing. For more information, visit the Hiking in Finland section:  https://www.nationalparks.fi/en_GB/hikinginfinland

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    Luostonportti, Luostontie, 99555 Luosto , WGS84 lat: 67° 09.2725' lon: 26° 54.6508'   ETRS-TM35FIN P: 7448610m I: 496137m.
    Coordinates:
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    67.155516, 26.905770
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    67°09'19.9"N 26°54'20.8"E
    UTM
    35W 495917 7448719
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    Destination

    Luostonportti, Luostontie, 99555 Luosto , WGS84 lat: 67° 09.2725' lon: 26° 54.6508'   ETRS-TM35FIN P: 7448610m I: 496137m.

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    Directions

    The starting point Luostonportti can be reached by driving 500 meters uphill towards the ski slopes from Lapland Hotel Luostotunturi in Luosto village. Before the slopes the street goes under a bridge, and after you will see the Luostonportti starting point on the left. There is a parking lot at the starting point. An alternative starting point is the Ukko-Luosto parking area which can be found when turning on Ukko-Luostontie slightly less than 2 km from Luosto when driving towards Pyhä. See Pyhä-Luosto National Park directions and maps.

    Parking

    There is a parking lot at the starting point. 

    Coordinates

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    67.155516, 26.905770
    DMS
    67°09'19.9"N 26°54'20.8"E
    UTM
    35W 495917 7448719
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    Equipment

    Snowshoeing equipment, i.e. sturdy and warm shoes, snowshoes, sticks, warm and windproof clothing, a map, a charged mobile phone, a first aid kit and provisions. You can also pack an extra warm jacket for breaks. You will need matches if you want to make a fire. You will also need toilet paper as the toilet does not provide it.

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    3.8 km
    Duration
    1:30 h
    Ascent
    116 m
    Descent
    106 m
    Highest point
    399 m
    Lowest point
    282 m
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