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Best trails in Lemmenjoki National Park

Best trails in Lemmenjoki National Park

3.9(118 reviews)

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Finland
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#15 of 41 national parks

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Lemmenjoki National Park is in the heart of Sámi land. Here you can discover the reindeer herdsmen's farm and the Sámi way of life of yesteryear, or go hiking at your own leisure. Lemmenjoki's vast forests have never been logged and the park is the largest national park in Finland. The park protects several endangered animal and plant species, as well as Sámi cultural heritage. The area also has a colourful gold mining history. Ravdasköngäs is the largest tributary of the Lemmenjoki, and it falls into the Lemmenjoki as a steep waterfall.

Top trails

  1. #1 - Lemmenjoki Nature Trail

    4.6(47)
    ·Easy
    ·2.7 mi
    ·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    Lemmenjoki National Park is in the heart of Saami. Here, in Finland's largest national park, you can get acquainted with the farm of a reindeer baron of ancient times, and the Sámi way of life, or hike in your own peace. The Lemmenjoki nature trail runs along the Lemmenjoki River and in the old pine forest. Along the route there are beautiful landscapes, trapping pits, and geological formations. Nature trail signs tell more. There is a toilet and a waste collection point in the parking...

  2. #2 - Stuorravárri Path

    4.6(30)
    ·Moderate
    ·4.2 mi
    ·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Lemmenjoki National Park is in the heart of Saami. Here, in Finland's largest national park, you can get to know the estate of the reindeer princes of old and the Sámi way of life, or go hiking at your own pace. The Stuorravarri trail starts from the Metsähallitus parking lot in the village of Njurkulahti, and takes a ring route to Stuorravarri and back.

  3. #3 - Joenkielinen Hiking Trail

    4.5(25)
    ·Hard
    ·10.1 mi
    ·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    Lemmenjoki National Park is in the heart of Saami. Here, in Finland's largest national park, you can get acquainted with the farm of a reindeer baron of ancient times, and the Sámi way of life, or hike in your own peace. The Joenkielinen route runs from Njurkulahti to the Joenkielinen fell and back. From the top, at an altitude of 534 meters, there are views of the national park and the Hammastunturi wilderness. There is a camping and campfire site at Muurahaislampi and Sotkajärvi....

  4. #4 - Lemmenjoki Hiking Trail

    5.0(3)
    ·Hard
    ·36.3 mi
    ·Est. 15–16.5 hr
    Lemmenjoki National Park is in the heart of Saami. Here, in Finland's largest national park, you can get acquainted with the farm of a reindeer baron of ancient times, and the Sámi way of life, or hike in your own peace. The Lemmenjoki hiking route goes from Njurkulahti to Ravadasjärvi, and along the Kultareitti to Kultahamina, and from there back to Njurkulahti. Along the route there are camping areas, wilderness huts, and signs that talk about the history of gold, geology and gold mining...

  5. #5 - Joenkielinen - Ravadasjärvi

    5.0(3)
    ·Hard
    ·8.1 mi
    ·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Lemmenjoki National Park is in the heart of Saami. Here, in Finland's largest national park, you can get acquainted with the farm of a reindeer baron of ancient times, and the Sámi way of life, or hike in your own peace. This route goes from the top of Joenkielinen to Ravadasjärvi. Joenkielinen can be reached along the hiking route: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/finland/lapland/joenkielisen-retkeilyreitti You can continue from Ravadasjärvi To Oahujoki:...
  6. Kultahamina - Morgamojan Kultala

    #6 - Kultahamina - Morgamojan Kultala

    4.0(1)
    ·Moderate
    ·5.7 mi
    ·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Lemmenjoki National Park is in the heart of Saami. Here, in Finland's largest national park, you can get acquainted with the farm of a reindeer baron of ancient times, and the Sámi way of life, or hike in your own peace. This route goes from Kultahamina to Morgamoja Kultala. Kultahamina has a camping area and a wilderness hut, and Kultala has a wilderness hut. The route is marked in orange. Kultahamina can be reached by...

  7. #7 - Kultasatama - Boijoskaidi

    4.0(1)
    ·Hard
    ·6.4 mi
    This challenging wilderness route runs through the remote and vast landscapes of Lemmenjoki National Park, Finland's largest protected area. The route follows the Lemmenjoki River from Morgamjärvi Kultasatama (Gold Harbor) to the south side of Boijoskaidi. This is not an official route, and most of the journey is off-trail. As such, it is intended only for experienced, self-sufficient hikers with excellent navigation skills. The route can be hiked under Everyman's Right (Finland's right to...
  8. Taatsin Seita - Naskamavaara

    #8 - Taatsin Seita - Naskamavaara

    4.0(1)
    ·Hard
    ·21.2 mi
    ·Est. 8–8.5 hr
    This route runs from Taatsin Seita to the north of Naskamavaara. There are no services along the route. Near the starting point, there is a wilderness hut on Lake Taatsijärvi. The northernmost end of the route is the terminus of a wilderness trail, which, in connection with other trails, can be followed as far as Lemmenjoki. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/finland/lapland/iso-nirroselka-naskamavaara

  9. #9 - Sallivaara Hiking route

    2.5(4)
    ·Moderate
    ·8.5 mi
    ·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Lemmenjoki National Park is in the heart of Saami. Here, in Finland's largest national park, you can get acquainted with the farm of a reindeer baron of ancient times, and the Sámi way of life, or hike in your own peace. The Sallivaara path runs from Kittiläntie to the top of Sallivaara. Here you can also find a historic reindeer separation site and a renovated separation fence. Winter separations could last for weeks, and in the 1950s a market tradition was even born here, which brought...

  10. #10 - Kahviselkä - Iso Nirroselkä

    3.0(1)
    ·Hard
    ·7.1 mi
    This challenging and remote wilderness route runs from the north side of Kahviselkä to the north side of Iso Nirroselkä. This is not an official route, and it runs mostly off-trail through demanding terrain that can be swampy, uneven, and wet. The route's challenges include its length, difficult navigation, and exposure to weather conditions. A significant obstacle is a river crossing, which has no bridge and requires careful assessment. There are no services, so hikers must be completely...
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Transportation

The nearest bus to Lemmenjoki is Inari, and the closest flight is to Ivalo.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to hike in Lemmenjoki National Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Lemmenjoki National Park is Lemmenjoki Nature Trail, which has a 4.6 star rating from 47 reviews. This trail is 2.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 331 ft.

What is the longest trail in Lemmenjoki National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Lemmenjoki National Park is Lemmenjoki Hiking Trail. This trail is estimated to be 36.3 mi long.

How many trails are in Lemmenjoki National Park?

There are 18 trails in Lemmenjoki National Park.These trails have an average 3.9-star ratingfrom 118 AllTrails community reviews.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in Lemmenjoki National Park?

Lemmenjoki Hiking Trail has the most elevation gain with 4,370 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Ravadasjärvi - Morgam-Vilpus, which has 2,896 ft of elevation gain.

Are there camping trails available in Lemmenjoki National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 9 camping trails in Lemmenjoki National Park and the most popular is Joenkielinen Hiking Trail with an average 4.5 star rating from 25 community reviews.

Are there any trails with huts in Lemmenjoki National Park?

Are there any trails with scenic mountain peak views in Lemmenjoki National Park?

Yes, there are 5 trails with scenic mountain peak views in Lemmenjoki National Park, including Joenkielinen Hiking Trail, Lemmenjoki Hiking Trail, Joenkielinen - Ravadasjärvi, Ravadasjärvi - Morgam-Vilpus, and Lemmenjoki Goldtrail.

Are there any trails with picnic areas in Lemmenjoki National Park?

Are there any trails with lakes in Lemmenjoki National Park?

Yes, there are 12 trails with lakes in Lemmenjoki National Park, including Lemmenjoki Nature Trail, Joenkielinen Hiking Trail, Lemmenjoki Hiking Trail, Joenkielinen - Ravadasjärvi, and Kultahamina - Morgamojan Kultala.

Are there any trails with rivers in Lemmenjoki National Park?

Are there any trails with waterfalls in Lemmenjoki National Park?

Yes, there are 2 trails with waterfalls in Lemmenjoki National Park, including Lemmenjoki Hiking Trail and Ravadasjärvi - Morgam-Vilpus.

Are there any trails with ponds in Lemmenjoki National Park?

Yes, there is one trail with a pond in Lemmenjoki National Park: Iso Nirroselkä - Naskamavaara.