8.9km
Total Distance
358m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A ridge hike over Valtavaara near Ruka in Kuusamo, one of the finest fell walks in the region. The trail climbs through old spruce forest to an open crest with sweeping views over the Kuusamo highlands. A justly popular and scenic route.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Suolampi laavu · 6.2km
    Shelter
  2. 2
    Valtavaara · 8.1km
    Hut
  3. 3
    Valtavaara kota · 8.3km
    Shelter
Surface
gravel 41%, natural ground 39%, paved 20%
Marked route
Iso Karhunkierros

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Difficulty

3/5 · Moderate