Best trails in Riisitunturi National Park
Riisitunturi National Park is located in Southern Lapland, near Posio. In the park, you can admire the typhoon forest and the largest spring in Europe. In addition to stunning views and landscapes, the park has a diverse fauna. There are bears and lynxes, Siberian jays and Eurasian three-toed woodpeckers, as well as northern hawk-owls.
The park has five lean-to shelters, two wilderness huts, and a day-use hut. Camping is allowed in the immediate vicinity of the lean-to shelters and huts. The Oulanka Nature Center has information about the park and its trails.
The nearest railway station is in Kemijärvi, about 130 km from the park. There are no bus lines to the park.
Top trails
- 4.8 (115)·Moderate·2.9 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrThe Riisintunturi National Park has magical crown snowload forests in winter, and in summer, the walker can admire Europe's largest spring, Kitkajärvi. Riisin rääpäsy is an easier route at Riisitunturi. The route offers excellent views of the northeastern lake and forest landscape. In the autumn, you can admire the fall colors. Duckboards and crossing structures have been built along the route. The route is marked with green markings on the posts. There is no winter maintenance on the route.
- 4.3 (44)·Moderate·6.9 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrThe Riisintunturi National Park has magical crown snowload forests in winter, and in summer, the walker can admire Europe's largest spring, Kitkajärvi. The Riisin Rietas trail is the longest day-hike route in Riisitunturi. The trail offers excellent views of the northeastern lake and forest landscape. In the autumn, you can admire the fall colors. Duckboards and crossing structures have been built along the route. The route is marked with green markings on posts. There is no winter...
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·16.5 mi·Est. 7–8 hrThe UKK Trail is a national long-distance hiking route named after President Urho Kaleva Kekkonen, stretching approximately 950–1,150 kilometers from Koli in Lieksa to Tulppio in Savukoski. This section, also known as the Riisitunturi Trail, is a 26-kilometer trek through Riisitunturi National Park and the Karitunturi Mire Reserve. The route travels from the Riisitunturi parking area to Kirintövaara, offering hikers a true wilderness atmosphere with crown-snow forests, untamed woods, and lush...
- Hard·12.2 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrThe multipurpose track is for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and fatbiking. The track is in use in winter when there is snow on the ground. During the other seasons, biking is not allowed in the national park. The multipurpose track is also used for dog sledge tours. Hikers must always give way to the sledges. The trail is not maintained in the winter. Snowshoes are necessary when travelling on the trail immediately after a snowfall; otherwise, the trail is usually well-trampled down.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in Riisitunturi National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Riisitunturi National Park is Riisin Rääpäsy, which has a 4.8 star rating from 115 reviews. This trail is 2.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 393 ft.
What is the longest trail in Riisitunturi National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Riisitunturi National Park is UKK Trail: Riisitunturi Trail. This trail is estimated to be 16.5 mi long.
How many trails are in Riisitunturi National Park?
There are 4 trails in Riisitunturi National Park.These trails have an average 4.4-star ratingfrom 160 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Riisitunturi National Park?
UKK Trail: Riisitunturi Trail has the most elevation gain with 2,391 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Riisitunturi Multipurpose Route, which has 1,318 ft of elevation gain.
Are there camping trails available in Riisitunturi National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 4 camping trails in Riisitunturi National Park and the most popular is Riisin Rääpäsy with an average 4.8 star rating from 115 community reviews.
Are there running trails available in Riisitunturi National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 3 running trails in Riisitunturi National Park and the most popular is Riisin rietas with an average 4.3 star rating from 44 community reviews.
Are there biking trails available in Riisitunturi National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there is 1 biking trail in Riisitunturi National Park which is Riisitunturi Multipurpose Route with an average 0.0 star rating from 0 community reviews.
Are there any trails with scenic mountain peak views in Riisitunturi National Park?
Yes, there are 4 trails with scenic mountain peak views in Riisitunturi National Park, including Riisin Rääpäsy, Riisin rietas, UKK Trail: Riisitunturi Trail, and Riisitunturi Multipurpose Route.
Are there any trails with huts in Riisitunturi National Park?
Yes, there are 4 trails with huts in Riisitunturi National Park, including Riisin Rääpäsy, Riisin rietas, UKK Trail: Riisitunturi Trail, and Riisitunturi Multipurpose Route.
Are there any trails with ponds in Riisitunturi National Park?
Yes, there is one trail with a pond in Riisitunturi National Park: UKK Trail: Riisitunturi Trail.
Are there any trails with cliffs in Riisitunturi National Park?
Yes, there is one trail with a cliff in Riisitunturi National Park: UKK Trail: Riisitunturi Trail.
