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Northern Finland

Oulanka River Gorge – Kiutaköngäs Rapids loop from Kiutaköngäs

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Northern Finland

Oulanka River Gorge – Kiutaköngäs Rapids loop from Kiutaköngäs

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Oulanka River Gorge – Kiutaköngäs Rapids loop from Kiutaköngäs

01:23

5.08km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Oulangan kansallispuisto

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

65 m

Oulanka National Park Center

Highlight • Rest Area

Oulanka National Park Center, information ℹ️ and starting point for many hikes.

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2

1.41 km

Ala-Kitka – reindeer corral

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You come along some wooden structures that are used as a corral for reindeer. Hike a little further to the idyllic pond that is a great water source for the proud animals.

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3

1.53 km

Ylimmäinen Hiidenlampi

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Beautiful moor area around the lake Ylimmäinen hiidenlampi (Upper Coal Pond) with cloudberries, sundews and beautiful, colorful peat mosses.

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4

1.63 km

Small Lake by the Trail (Oulanka National Park)

Highlight • Lake

The small lake at the edge of the path.

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3.78 km

View of the end of the Kiutaköngäs Rapids

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful, calming view downstream from the tumultuous Kiutaköngäs rapids

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6

3.96 km

Oulanka River Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

Bug spray and bug hat needed!

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7

4.17 km

Kiutaköngäs Rapids

Highlight • River

Breathtaking, these rapids in front of the red mountain ridge.

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8

4.49 km

View of the Oulankajoki River

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great hike with fantastic views on the river.

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5.08 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.98 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.41 km

575 m

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< 100 m

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

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9°C

95 %

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