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
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(67)
•Moderate
•2.8 mi
•Est. 1h 12m
The 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.
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(36)
•Moderate
•6.9 mi
•Est. 3h 10m
The 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...
3
(1)
•Hard
•20.4 mi
•Est. 8h 41m
The Riisitunturi route, part of the UKK-Route, runs through Riisitunturi National Park from Posion's Kirintovaara via Karitunturi to Riisitunturi. Along the route there is Karitunturi daycare center and Karitunturi Ahmatupa, Riisitunturi desert hut, as well as five sheds.
The FAQ route, or the UK hiking route, is a nationwide hiking route named after President Urho Kaleva Kekkonen. The route runs through the regions of North Karelia, Kainuu, North Ostrobothnia and Lapland. Its end points are...
4
Hard
•12.2 mi
•Est. 4h 50m
The 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 69 reviews. This trail is 2.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 380 ft.
What is the longest trail in Riisitunturi National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Riisitunturi National Park is UKK-Reitti: Riisitunturin Reitti. This trail is estimated to be 20.4 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 rating from 107 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Riisitunturi National Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Riisitunturi National Park has you covered. UKK-Reitti: Riisitunturin Reitti boasts the most elevation gain with 2,841 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Riisitunturi Multipurpose Route, which will get you 1,299 ft of elevation gain.
Are there camping trails available in Riisitunturi National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there is 1 camping trail in Riisitunturi National Park which is UKK-Reitti: Riisitunturin Reitti with an average 4.0 star rating from 1 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 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-Reitti: Riisitunturin Reitti, 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-Reitti: Riisitunturin Reitti, 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-Reitti: Riisitunturin Reitti.
Are there any trails with cliffs in Riisitunturi National Park?
Yes, there is one trail with a cliff in Riisitunturi National Park: UKK-Reitti: Riisitunturin Reitti.