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The Top 12 Natural Monuments around Posio

Posio’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 12

beautiful natural monuments around Posio. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: November 13, 2025

Saukko-oja Waterfall (Mammutti)

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This waterfall, about 8 meters high, is located along the Saukkovaaran hiking trail, in the middle of a protected forest area. The water cascades powerfully down a steep rock face …

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Riisitunturi Summit

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Stunning views as well as a pretty easy trip up and down the hill.

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Tapio's Table (Tapion Pöytä)

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A spruce that never grows upwards, only horizontally. There is a sign near by with some info about the tree and its history.

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Direct Ascent Trail, Riisitunturi National Park

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Instead of going around the hill, it can also be walked directly. Much less busy than on the main route.

The nearby large stones are great for a view or a rest.

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View Over the Taiga in Riisitunturi National Park

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At this point there are large wooden benches for resting. The view is fantastic and there are far fewer people here than at the summit before.

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Saukko-oja Waterfall

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This waterfall, about 8 meters high, is located along the Saukkovaaran trail, in the middle of a protected forest area. The water cascades powerfully down a steep rock face and …

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Pieni Lampi in Syöte National Park

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Nice little lake. Good place to observe nature, but suitable to swim. As the title says: please keep it clean. Leave not trace!

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Mätäslampi

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Mätäslampi is a small lake that features towards the start of the Rytivaara loop in Syöte National Park. The loop is around the 10-kilometre mark and features some elevation gain, making for a great training run.

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Korouoma Nature Reserve

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Stunning river scenery awaits in the summer months for those who run through the gorge here. In winter, the frozen waterfalls, such as nearby Mammuttiputous (Mammoth Fall), make for great ice climbing venues.

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Bear Skull Pine (Karhunkallopetäjä)

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The bear holds a special status in Finnish culture. When the bear was killed, the bones were buried at the foot of the tree and the skull was hung in the tree.

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Pikku Rytilampi

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While only small, Pikku Rytilampi is a beautiful lake. It's passed on the Rytivaara loop, a lovely 10-kilometre circuit in Syöte National Park.

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The Top 12 Natural Monuments around Posio

Saukko-oja Waterfall (Mammutti)

Riisitunturi Summit

Tapio's Table (Tapion Pöytä)

Direct Ascent Trail, Riisitunturi National Park

View Over the Taiga in Riisitunturi National Park

Saukko-oja Waterfall

Pieni Lampi in Syöte National Park

Mätäslampi

Korouoma Nature Reserve

Bear Skull Pine (Karhunkallopetäjä)

Pikku Rytilampi

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