Winter hiking in Finland

Winter hiking in the far north

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In snowy countries like Norway, Sweden and Finland, winter hiking is especially fun. Surrounded by the beautiful landscape of the far north, walking through the snowy nature and enjoying the silence and solitude is a very unique experience. Here are a few suggestions for beautiful winter hikes in Norway, Sweden and Finland.
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Winter Hiking · Hossa National Park
Värikallio wilderness trail 6.5 km, Hossa National Park
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 6.7 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 8 m
Descent 8 m

Värikallio wilderness trail takes you to Hossa’s most famous attraction. The ice cover of Lake Somerjärvi makes it possible to take a close look ...

from Pasi Korhonen,   Outdoors Kainuu
Winter Hiking · Linnansaari National Park
Linnansaari Ice Trail, Oravi – Linnansaari – Järvisydän
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 17.2 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 47 m
Descent 61 m

This winter trail runs on a frozen lake in the scenery of Linnansaari National Park and offers a wonderful setting for ice-skating, hiking, skiing ...

from Johannes Sipponen,   Visit Savonlinna
Winter Hiking · Syöte National Park
Night hike to Ahmankierros Circle Trail in Syöte National Park
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 21.6 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 273 m
Descent 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 ...

from Tuuli Veteläinen,   Metsähallitus
Winter Hiking · Norway
Nevelfjell Snowkiting
Difficulty
Distance 33.9 km
Duration 3:35 h
Ascent 504 m
Descent 495 m

from Maximilian Loidl,   Community
Winter Hiking · Lappland
Skoterstugan (Polarnight) 2,5h
Difficulty
Distance 9 km
Duration 2:09 h
Ascent 190 m
Descent 36 m

mit Hüttenpause

from Sascha Weisel,   Community
Winter Hiking · Norway
Wanderung und Schlittschuhtour in Valnesfjord
Difficulty
Distance 7.5 km
Duration 2:05 h
Ascent 60 m
Descent 60 m

Weitestgehend zu Fuß. Da es viel Eis gab mußten wir „Brodder“ benutzen. „Spikes“ für die Schuhe. Durch die zwischenglagerten Schlittschuh ...

from Antje Stockkamp,   Community
Winter Hiking · North Karelia
Koskikierros - winter multi-use trail in Ruuna Hiking Area
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 31 km
Duration 7:55 h
Ascent 189 m
Descent 189 m

In winter, you can cycle, snowmobile and take part in husky safaris on the multi-use trail in Ruunaa Hiking Area.

from Mari Mustonen,   Lieksan Kehitys Oy
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