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Bridge Over the River – Äkäslompolo Lake loop from Restricted area: Varkaankuru

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Hiking trails & Routes
Finland
Northern Finland
Kolari

Bridge Over the River – Äkäslompolo Lake loop from Restricted area: Varkaankuru

Moderate

5.0

(1)

13

hikers

Bridge Over the River – Äkäslompolo Lake loop from Restricted area: Varkaankuru

02:06

8.19km

30m

Hiking

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: July 11, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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1

1.22 km

Bridge Over the River

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2

2.26 km

Äkäslompolo Lake

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It's simply an amazing feeling to stand on a huge frozen lake. A photo at the Yilläs swing is a must.

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3

3.25 km

Quaint cafe & restaurant for a coffee stop and for dinner. Beautiful bar and very nice staff. Food and drink are ordered at the counter and paid for straight away. …

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4

3.76 km

Reindeer Statue in Levi

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central place where you can find a supermarket and petrol station in addition to a small shopping center

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5

4.12 km

Ylläs Swing

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Be careful if you want to sit on it, the snow can be slippery when you sit on it in winter

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6

4.72 km

It is best to follow the path with the markings. On the wooden signs you will find a QR code that you can scan. This way you get the fable …

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7

5.48 km

At some of the central points in Äkäslompolo you will find a board listing all the nearby cafes and their opening times. Very helpful!

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8.19 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.78 km

2.17 km

1.94 km

1.20 km

Surfaces

2.92 km

2.75 km

998 m

691 m

677 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 15 July

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