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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful winter hikes in Finland
Winter Hiking
· Hossa National Park
Muikkupuro wilderness route 3 km, demanding, accessible, Hossa National Park
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
3.1 km
1:15 h
0 m
0 m
Muikkupuro is one of the most popular destinations in Hossa during the snow-free season, and the resting spot located between two lakes offers an experience also in winter.
Winter Hiking
· Vuokatti-Sotkamo
Multi-use trail to Kaarreniemi lean-to 5km, demanding, accessible, Vuokatti
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
5 km
1:30 h
39 m
39 m
The Katinkulla winter cycling network (12 km) has a shortened easy multi-use trail that runs along the edges of the golf course and fields to the lean-to located at the end of Kaarreniemi.
Winter Hiking
· Asikkala
Winter hiking route of Aurinkovuori, 10km, Asikkala
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
9.9 km
3:00 h
168 m
168 m
A route suitable for winter hiking, snowshoeing, and winter biking in the beautiful scenery of Aurinkovuori in Asikkala.
Winter Hiking
· Riisitunturin kansallispuisto
Riisitunturi multi-use route 20 km, Riisitunturi National Park
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
20.1 km
5:00 h
216 m
216 m
At Posiolla, on the winter multi-use route located in Riisitunturi National Park, you can go cycling, snowshoeing, and skiing.
Winter Hiking
· Hossa National Park
Värikallio wilderness route 6.5 km, challenging, accessible, Hossa National Park.
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
6.7 km
2:30 h
8 m
8 m
The Värikallio wilderness route leads to Hossa's most famous attraction. The ice cover of Somerjärvi allows close viewing of the historic rock paintings of Värikallio.
Winter Hiking
· Linnansaari National Park
Linnansaari winter hiking route | Savonlinna | Saimaa
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
17.2 km
4:00 h
47 m
61 m
The winter route passing through the scenery of Linnansaari National Park offers excellent conditions for tour skaters, walkers, kick sledders, skiers, and winter cyclists.
Winter Hiking
· Ruka-Kuusamo
Winter walking route from Ruka village to Lammintupa
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
8.7 km
2:10 h
33 m
79 m
An easy 9 km walk for the whole family from Ruka village, to east of Ruka Ski Resort, to Lammintupa Winter Village. The outdoor trail is walkable all year round. It is a multi-purpose trail, where cycling is allowed all year round and in winter a certain side of the trail serves as a cross-country ski trail.
Winter Hiking
· North Karelia
Ruunaa winter multi-use route Koskikierros
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
31 km
7:55 h
189 m
189 m
In the Ruunaa hiking area, the multi-purpose route allows winter cycling, snowmobiling, and even participating in a husky safari.
Winter Hiking
· Syöte National Park
Night hike to Ahmankierros Circle Trail in Syöte National Park
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
21.6 km
3:00 h
273 m
273 m
Covered by snow-draped spruce trees, Ahmavaara Hill is a dream destination for a winter night hike! Book a night in the Ahmatupa Open Wilderness Hut and savour the peace and quiet of the winter forest.
Winter Hiking
· Paltamo
Autioniemi winter hiking and cycling route 5.1 km, Paltamo
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
5.3 km
1:30 h
8 m
8 m
The winter route to Autioniemi is suitable for both winter hiking and winter cycling. The route runs near the center of Paltamo, through woodland by the shore scenery of Lake Oulujärvi.
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Reviews
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Winter hiking route of Aurinkovuori, 10km, Asikkala by Iida
Photo: Iida Röksä, Ellare Oy
January 13, 2025
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Ellare Oy
Route done on January 12, 2025
Comment
Winter hike-trial -: Kiilopää- Kiilopää Fell by Barun
April 03, 2021
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Community
Route done on April 03, 2021

