Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 29, 2025

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24 m

Vaattunkiköngäs Trailhead, Arctic Circle Hiking Area

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Parking lot and starting point for many Arctic Circle Trails hiking trails.
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nationalparks.fi/arcticcircle/trails/description#miretrail

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1.10 km

Karhukumpu Lean-to Shelter

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Karhukumpu lean-to shelter has a fireplace and plenty of firewood.

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3.40 km

Vianaava Birdwatching Tower

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5.34 km

Säynäjäoja Lean-To Shelter

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Säynäjäoja lean-to shelter has a fireplace and plenty of firewood.

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8.17 km

Vianaava Bog Nature Trail

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The water splashes and the birds sing. A wonderful place.

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8.94 km

Suspension Bridge Over the Rapid

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Beautiful bridge crossing the rapid flowing river st the start of the hiking area.

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8.94 km

Frozen River in Finland

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8.95 km

Suspension Bridge Over the River in Finland

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9.25 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.65 km

570 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.36 km

594 m

297 m

Elevation

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Vaattunkiköngäs Trailhead, Arctic Circle Hiking Area

Karhukumpu Lean-to Shelter

Vianaava Birdwatching Tower

Säynäjäoja Lean-To Shelter

Vianaava Bog Nature Trail

Suspension Bridge Over the Rapid

Frozen River in Finland

Suspension Bridge Over the River in Finland

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