Urho Kekkonen National Park
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This was my first hiking experience in a long while. The scenery kept changing throughout our 7 day trip and that was the highlight for me. I didn't look at the map a whole lot so every time we took a trail, there was always something new to discover. This was a great place to find quietness and peace, and the people we came across shared that same energy. I would suggest visiting it one month earlier, the weather is likely to be more stable and warm. Though I've heard that there are a lot more people at that time. The wilderness huts were well equipped and they serve a traveller that likes comfort. The mice do enjoy them as well, so always hang your food sources when entering those. I would suggest taking Luirojärvi as a goal for the trip. It's the heart of the park for wanderers. A lot of people recommended visiting Sokosti on a clear weather, it's nearby. There is also possibility for sauna and ice cold swimming. I'll be recommending the park to everyone I know who likes to hike a little longer and enjoy silence. I'll be coming back here myself for sure!
Jesse VainikkaJesse Vainikka
40
I have a two-week hike in Urho Kekkonen National Park behind me. The hiking routes are excellent and there are many rest and camp sites in the area. I slept in my hammock but I saw many who carried a tent with them. If you are interested in studying a clean nature, I recommend you to visit UKK National Park. Visitors who respect the rules for setting up a campfire, who carrying the garbage to the starting point and those who respect the rules for fishing will help to keep the park free of charge in the future as well.
Carl SvanfeltCarl Svanfelt
10
Such a beautiful place! Went for cross-country skiing at this national park. It was my first time doing cross-country skiing and I didn’t have any skiing gear, rented full set of equipment from the rental shop at the entrance cost 15€. The snow fall made my entire skiing experience extraordinary!
Boo Boo LimBoo Boo Lim
50
Kesällä 2020 kävimme täällä 4 yön reissun elokuun alussa(n.40km) Eniten kuljetut polut on niin kuluneita, että eksymismahdollisuudet aika minimaaliset, joten vähäisemmälläkin vaelluskokemuksella paikasta saa paljon irti ilman turhia pelkoja. Kunhan kunto on vain hyvä, että jaksaa taivaltaa ja varusteet kunnossa, niin ei kun vain polulle! Juomavettä saa melkein mistä vain(ainakin kesällä 2020). Puiden pilkontaan kannattaa olla varalta mukana jonkinlainen retkityökalu. Kahdesta paikasta kirves oli varastettu ja kolmannessa niin tylsä, että oli suorastaan vaarallinen märkiä koivurungon pätkiä halottaessa. Ainoa miinus on saunojen vähyys.. Usein vuokratupien yhteydessä ei ole käytössä saunaa, jota itse kaipaan suuresti, vesistöt kun ovat jäätäviä näillä main, siitä tuo puuttuva 1 tähti. Vaihtelevat luontotyypit ja vähän porukkaa.
Leena Puhakka-ViikLeena Puhakka-Viik
90
The Tankavaara entrance to UKK national park offers a great spot to start your hikes. There a several short day routes possible. Along the routes there is info about surrounding nature and local war history. The views from Pikku Tankavaara are worth while the Kuukkeli walk.
Juhana NieminenJuhana Nieminen
40
In dit park hebben we twee wandelingen gemaakt. 1x vanaf Saariselkaa (ca 7 km) en 1x vanaf Kiilopää (ca 13 km). De wandelingen voeren over heuvels van 400 - 500 m hoog, wat hier al boven de boomgrens is. Er stond deze dagen erg veel wind op de toppen, maar in de dalen was het half juni lekker warm. De natuur is prachtig en de Finnen hebben mooie wandelingen uitgezet, die heel goed aangeduid zijn. Daar waar de tocht door drassig gebied gaat, zijn vlonders gelegd. Her en der staan ook trekkershutten om op te warmen of wat te koken (vuurplaats met hout beschikbaar!) Graag zouden we wat wild willen zien, maar tijdens de tochten hebben we alleen in de verte een paar rendieren gezien. De kans dat er een rendier vlak voor je auto oversteekt lijkt groter dan dat je er een aantreft in een natuurpark
Herman ToenhakeHerman Toenhake
20
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Urho Kekkonen National Park is a national park in Lapland, Finland, situated in area of municipalities of Savukoski, Sodankylä and Inari. Established in 1983 and covering 2,550 square kilometres, it is one of Finland's largest protected areas.
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