Pyha-Luosto National Park
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KItaly
Helsinki, Finland44 contributions
Sep 2020
Mid-September is the best time to see autumn colours at their best. There are number of hiking routes for every ability. Noitatunturi route was great, but real hiking shoes recommended - the route is really rocky.
Written September 29, 2020
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JariJK
Kouvola, Finland7,050 contributions
Jul 2015 • Family
This is "the must" sight for everyone visiting Lapland. You can't see this kind of scenery anywhere else in the world. I would give at least 7 stars to this attraction if I could.
The three main sights of Pyhä-Luosto National Park (Pyhä-Luoston kansallispuisto) are Isokuru Gorge (or ravine), Fell Noitatunturi (fell means a Lappish mountain) and Tunturiaapa Bogland (or swamp). They all are quite easily accessible from Fell Pyhä. Trails to these sights begin next to Ski-Inn Hotel Pyhätunturi, about one kilometer from the Pyhä-Luosto visitor center Naava.
If you have very limited time, visit at least Isokuru Gorge (ravine). It is easy to walk 1-2 kilometers along duckboards (also some steps) from the entry point of the national park (follow nature trail named Karhunjuomalammen reitti towards Pond Karhunjuomalampi). During this walk of 1-2 kilometers you will see the most amazing sights: Isokuru Gorge (the deepest ravine in Finland, about 220 meters), Pond Pyhänkasteenlampi (literally Holly Baptism Pond) and Pyhänkasteenputous Waterfall (literally Holly Baptism Waterfall). If you still have time, you can climb the steps to Pond Karhunjuomalampi. There you can turn back and walk the same route back to the starting point. If you follow the whole Karhunjuomalammen reitti circle trail, it is about 9 kilometers and takes about 3 hours.
A very good circle route for the beginners is Tunturiaavan luontopolku trail, even with jogging shoes if the weather isn't very rainy. It is about 5 kilometers and takes 2-3 hours. On this trail you see the wonderful Tunturiaapa Bogland (swamp) and many fells on the horizon.
Fell Noitatunturi is the highest point of Pyhä-Luosto National Park (540 meters). The view from the top of Fell Noitatunturi is amazing. However, Fell Noitatunturi is the hardest to access of these three main sights. The Noitatunturin valloitus trail is 13 kilometers and takes about 6 hours. The terrain is rough and there are lots of rocks on the route. Don't go away from the path because there may be dangerous slopes with rock slides elsewhere. Remember to take your own picnic lunch and drinking water with you. There aren't any cafeterias or other services on the route. But once you get on the top you will be happy. This is once in a lifetime experience!
There are also several other trails in Pyhä-Luosto National Park, e.g. from Luosto (Luoston Portti) to the top of the Fell Ukko-Luosto (514 meters high, route 4.0-6.5 kilometers). You can even hike from Pyhä to Luosto or vice versa. This trail is about 35 kilometers and takes 1-3 days.
There are some wilderness huts, campfire places, water springs and dry toilets on these trails (remember to take your own toilet papers with you). You may also set up your tent near these wilderness huts (but not in other locations). Remember to take maps from Pyhä-Luosto visitor center Naava. In addition to this you can download a free mobile guide named MobiRanger.
The three main sights of Pyhä-Luosto National Park (Pyhä-Luoston kansallispuisto) are Isokuru Gorge (or ravine), Fell Noitatunturi (fell means a Lappish mountain) and Tunturiaapa Bogland (or swamp). They all are quite easily accessible from Fell Pyhä. Trails to these sights begin next to Ski-Inn Hotel Pyhätunturi, about one kilometer from the Pyhä-Luosto visitor center Naava.
If you have very limited time, visit at least Isokuru Gorge (ravine). It is easy to walk 1-2 kilometers along duckboards (also some steps) from the entry point of the national park (follow nature trail named Karhunjuomalammen reitti towards Pond Karhunjuomalampi). During this walk of 1-2 kilometers you will see the most amazing sights: Isokuru Gorge (the deepest ravine in Finland, about 220 meters), Pond Pyhänkasteenlampi (literally Holly Baptism Pond) and Pyhänkasteenputous Waterfall (literally Holly Baptism Waterfall). If you still have time, you can climb the steps to Pond Karhunjuomalampi. There you can turn back and walk the same route back to the starting point. If you follow the whole Karhunjuomalammen reitti circle trail, it is about 9 kilometers and takes about 3 hours.
A very good circle route for the beginners is Tunturiaavan luontopolku trail, even with jogging shoes if the weather isn't very rainy. It is about 5 kilometers and takes 2-3 hours. On this trail you see the wonderful Tunturiaapa Bogland (swamp) and many fells on the horizon.
Fell Noitatunturi is the highest point of Pyhä-Luosto National Park (540 meters). The view from the top of Fell Noitatunturi is amazing. However, Fell Noitatunturi is the hardest to access of these three main sights. The Noitatunturin valloitus trail is 13 kilometers and takes about 6 hours. The terrain is rough and there are lots of rocks on the route. Don't go away from the path because there may be dangerous slopes with rock slides elsewhere. Remember to take your own picnic lunch and drinking water with you. There aren't any cafeterias or other services on the route. But once you get on the top you will be happy. This is once in a lifetime experience!
There are also several other trails in Pyhä-Luosto National Park, e.g. from Luosto (Luoston Portti) to the top of the Fell Ukko-Luosto (514 meters high, route 4.0-6.5 kilometers). You can even hike from Pyhä to Luosto or vice versa. This trail is about 35 kilometers and takes 1-3 days.
There are some wilderness huts, campfire places, water springs and dry toilets on these trails (remember to take your own toilet papers with you). You may also set up your tent near these wilderness huts (but not in other locations). Remember to take maps from Pyhä-Luosto visitor center Naava. In addition to this you can download a free mobile guide named MobiRanger.
Written July 27, 2015
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MurielM525
New City, NY3 contributions
Feb 2015 • Solo
It's serenity and beauty is hard to describe, it's something you need to experience on your own. The fat bike rides are lots of fun and at the same time you get to enjoy a different kind biking of experience.
Written April 7, 2015
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AkiVee
Mantsala, Finland17 contributions
Jul 2014 • Solo
so nice nature... and not too many people around.
Will definitely go back again. Horseflies were the biggest pain in the butt, but just have to deal with them during the summertime. +30 degrees does this :/ .
Will definitely go back again. Horseflies were the biggest pain in the butt, but just have to deal with them during the summertime. +30 degrees does this :/ .
Written January 6, 2015
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1fatfinn
Tampere, Finland88 contributions
Mar 2013 • Friends
Pyhä-Luosto national park is my favourite spot for cross country skiing. Especially the ski trails around Luosto are worth a visit. For downhill skiers I recommend Pyhä, which is at the other end of the national park. Best months to visit are march and april.
What makes Luosto trails special is that they are exceptionally well maintained and there are enough shelters and fireplaces along the trails. The trails go up and down the slopes and you can really find yourself in places where no noise can be heard from anywhere. If you are not an enthusiastic skier I think there are easier places to learn the art of cross country skiing. For you I would recommend snowshoe hiking and aurora borealis -spotting.
What makes Luosto trails special is that they are exceptionally well maintained and there are enough shelters and fireplaces along the trails. The trails go up and down the slopes and you can really find yourself in places where no noise can be heard from anywhere. If you are not an enthusiastic skier I think there are easier places to learn the art of cross country skiing. For you I would recommend snowshoe hiking and aurora borealis -spotting.
Written April 8, 2013
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CDB2014
Pittsburgh, PA174 contributions
Oct 2019
We visited the park in mid-October. There was some snow on the ground and the temperatures were around -3 to -1 C. The trails are well maintained. But the wooden steps can be very slippery, so be careful. You need to have spiked shoes.
Written October 20, 2019
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Eija H
Cannes, France314 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
We stayed one week in Pyhätunturi. Our hotel was very nice and comfortable. Very good place to start daily walking. The gate to the National Park was nearly opposite our hotel. In National Park Pyhä they have different kind of hiking trails . Hiking here was really nice experience. We did four different kind of slopes and we enjoyed ! They were day trips. There are also fireplaces if you would like to do hot sausages etc. But, totally in Pyhä-Luosto National Park they have 102km marked trails.
Written October 3, 2018
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Reijo L
Tampere, Finland78 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
It is totally under all limits if in the end of the august, fall color season just starting, the outhouses near the huts are full of the excrement, which is just left stay after the last springs skiing season, so 4 months ago! The stairs to the wiewpoint on top are dangerous, partly rotted, partly even chipped. Just for a tip: blow up the candle!
Written September 1, 2015
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Jeremarkus
Geneva, Switzerland148 contributions
Dec 2013 • Family
Spend all my childhood winters here. Every weekend. This is the best place for winter activities in Finland.
Downhill ski: best in Finland. Half of the mountain is ski resort and the other half is protected and untouched natural park. Good variety of different slopes and longest/sharpest slopes in Finland. You can also pass on off-piste. The best off-piste tip: take the ski-lift all the way on the top, turn on your left and go off-piste on the natural park side, only to return back on the ski lift at the bottom of the mountain. Amazing.
Cross-country ski: well maintained and good variety/quality routes. Lighted at many points. Great landscapes. I once saw a young man propose to his lady near the cross country route on a romantic spot.
After ski: decent, not pulsating. Other ski resorts such as Luosto or Ruka are more famous for after ski.
Ski-do: available but expensive. Good routes for mobile ski around the mountain or even to other tourist attractions nearby such as Luosto, Salla etc.
In the summer you can hike in the natural park around the mountain. Free/public cabins along the way - can be crowded though.
Downhill ski: best in Finland. Half of the mountain is ski resort and the other half is protected and untouched natural park. Good variety of different slopes and longest/sharpest slopes in Finland. You can also pass on off-piste. The best off-piste tip: take the ski-lift all the way on the top, turn on your left and go off-piste on the natural park side, only to return back on the ski lift at the bottom of the mountain. Amazing.
Cross-country ski: well maintained and good variety/quality routes. Lighted at many points. Great landscapes. I once saw a young man propose to his lady near the cross country route on a romantic spot.
After ski: decent, not pulsating. Other ski resorts such as Luosto or Ruka are more famous for after ski.
Ski-do: available but expensive. Good routes for mobile ski around the mountain or even to other tourist attractions nearby such as Luosto, Salla etc.
In the summer you can hike in the natural park around the mountain. Free/public cabins along the way - can be crowded though.
Written August 8, 2014
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JariJK
Kouvola, Finland7,050 contributions
Jun 2024 • Friends
Pyhä-Luosto National Park is situated in Eastern Lapland, Finland. It covers areas in the municipalities of Sodankylä, Pelkosenniemi and Kemijärvi. The most famous destinations are Pyhätunturi (or shortly Pyhä) and Luosto.
The national park is very large and you could spend several days there. If you only want to see the highlights quickly, I recommend that you choose Karhunjuomalampi Trail in Pyhätunturi. On that trail you see the main sights: Isokuru Gorge (the deepest gorge in Finland, 220 meters deep), Pyhäkasteenputous Waterfall, Uhriharju Ridge (an ancient sacrifice place) and Karhunjuomalampi Pond. The circle trail is about 10 kilometers long but it is easy to walk (wide graveled paths or duckboards all the way, some deep stairs) and takes about 3 hours. The distance is a bit shorter if you only walk to the gorge and back along the same trail. Read separate Tripadvisor reviews about Isokuru to get more details.
Some years ago I hiked from Pyhä to Luosto (about 30 kilometers, 2 days). This time (June 2024) I stayed 3 nights in Luosto and 3 nights in Pyhä and I had several very nice hikes (½-1 days each). Actually the trail between Pyhä and Luosto is only a connection trail in my opinion and you see the most important sights near the centers of Pyhätunturi and Luosto. My favorite hikes in order of preference are the following trails:
1. Karhunjuomalampi Trail (10 km) in Pyhä. This circle trail is very easy to walk and you see all main sights but you miss the hilltop of Noitatunturi (Witch Fell, 540 meters above the sea level). If you want to hike on the fell, too, you should choose Trail to Noitatunturi Fell (14.5 km) but this trail is very challenging. The trail is very rocky and partly quite deep. You should have good hiking shoes that support your ankles if you are going on the top of Noitatunturi. But views are absolutely rewarding. Beside the beautiful scenery, you also see a special wave design called ripple marks on many rocks. They are the result of ancient sand ridges created underwater and were formed on the sediments of those ridges.
2. Summit of Ukko-Luosto Fell (6.5 km) in Luosto. This circle trail is very easy to walk although it goes on the top of Ukko-Luosto Fell (514 meters above the sea level). The long stairs have 670 steps but they weren't bad at all. You see very beautiful views and you can visit the small nature exhibition (free, open 24/7) in Ukko-Luosto Scenic Hut.
3. Tunturiaapa Nature Trail (7 km) in Pyhä. This circle trail is easy to walk, too. You see beautiful forests and bogs but the most important thing is the excellent view towards Pyhätunturi fells (Laakakero, Noitatunturi, Ukonhattu, Kultakero).
4. Luosto Nature Hiking Trail (17 km) in Luosto. This circle trail is a bit more demanding than other trails but not as challenging as Trail to Noitatunturi fell. I loved this trail because this is more natural than other trails. The trail isn't graveled artificially. However, there are duckboards in bog areas and so you don't need rubber boots. You see beautiful forest and bog views but again the view towards big fells (Ukko-Luosto, Pikku-Luosto) is the most interesting part here. Some trees are over 400 years old.
5. Porolaavu Trail (7 km) in Pyhä. This is a circle trail from Naava Visitor Center to Tiaislaavu Lean-to Shelter and Porolaavu Lean-to Shelter and then along brand new duckboards back to Naava Visitor Center. This is largely a more natural trail than many artificially graveled trails. You see reindeer round-up fences (reindeer separation fences) near Porolaavu (literally Reindeer Lean-to) and views towards big fells when walking on duckboards.
Huttu-Ukko Art Route on Kultakero Fell (Pyhä) was amazing, too, but it is so short that it isn't any hiking route. There is also an excellent 360 landscape platform (free, open 24/7) on Kultakero Fell. This is a much better sightseeing place than the scenic hut of Kultakero (Tunturivartija Landscape Hut, Pyhä). Actually in my opinion the Scenic Hut of Ukko-Luosto is better than the scenic hut of Kultakero.
I also hiked from Luosto to Keski-Luosto Fell (406 meters above the sea level). Views are quite beautiful there but this fell isn't as high as other fells in the area. Besides the trail to Keski-Luosto isn't very impressive. If you want to visit Keski-Luosto Fell you can drive a car to Luostonloma Parking Area and walk the short way from there to Keski-Luosto (the path starts from the other side of the road than the parking area). So you don't need to walk the quite boring route from Luosto to Luostonloma. Also the route to Orresokka was quite boring. Besides, the trail doesn't go on the top of Orresokka Fell.
In Pyhä hiking trails begin from Naava Visitor Center. They say that you should first walk about 700 meters along a paved walkway next to the big road to Kerontie crossroads where is the official starting point of almost all trails. I prefer the forest route from Naava Visitor Center to Kerontie crossroads. From Naava Visitor Center choose the pedestrian underpass tunnel under Kultakeronkatu Street or walk direct over Kultakeronkatu Street. The forest trail to Kerontie crossroads begins behind the building of Pyhähippu and Sportbar Pyhä. Other starting points are next to Huttuhippu Restaurant and also between Ski-Inn PyhäLinna Chalet buildings A and C.
In Luosto the best starting point is Luostonportti behind Lapland Hotels Luostotunturi and Luosto Caravan Park. Other starting points are the parking places of Luostonloma, Ahvenlampi, Ukko-Luosto and Rykimäkero.
Notice that there aren't any services on these routes, except a nice cafeteria in Lampivaara. Otherwise you have to take water and snacks with you. Lean-to shelters and campfire sites with free firewood are available but bring your own matches and food with you. Also dry toilets are available but you have to have own toilet papers. Routes are open 24/7 and during the midnight sun (from late May to early July) it is nice to hike in nighttime, too. On most routes running shoes are good if the weather isn't rainy but if you are going to hike on Noitatunturi Fell you absolutely have to have good hiking shoes which support your ankles. Remember also that duckboards may be very slippery everywhere if they are wet or frosty. Very many good trails for mountain biking are also available and in winter there are excellent cross-country skiing tracks there. They begin next to main hotels. You get maps from Naava Visitor Center but routes are marked very well. So it is possible to go there even without any map if you keep on marked routes. However, I recommend that you take a map with you.
My favorite time in Pyhä-Luosto is June. It is a low season and accommodation prices are cheaper. Besides it is the best time to watch the midnight sun. It was amazing to hike under the midnight sun and watch it from Luosto Scenic Hut. And one more thing is also important. Usually there are more mosquitoes in July and in August than in June and in September. In June it was pleasant to hike in most places wearing only a t-shirt. However, in most forested places I needed a jacket and a hat because of mosquitoes. It is always a good idea to carry with a jacket and a hat if you need protection against mosquitoes. Personally I never use any mosquito repellent. Next time I would like to travel to Pyhä and Luosto in mid-September when is the best time of autumn colors.
The national park is very large and you could spend several days there. If you only want to see the highlights quickly, I recommend that you choose Karhunjuomalampi Trail in Pyhätunturi. On that trail you see the main sights: Isokuru Gorge (the deepest gorge in Finland, 220 meters deep), Pyhäkasteenputous Waterfall, Uhriharju Ridge (an ancient sacrifice place) and Karhunjuomalampi Pond. The circle trail is about 10 kilometers long but it is easy to walk (wide graveled paths or duckboards all the way, some deep stairs) and takes about 3 hours. The distance is a bit shorter if you only walk to the gorge and back along the same trail. Read separate Tripadvisor reviews about Isokuru to get more details.
Some years ago I hiked from Pyhä to Luosto (about 30 kilometers, 2 days). This time (June 2024) I stayed 3 nights in Luosto and 3 nights in Pyhä and I had several very nice hikes (½-1 days each). Actually the trail between Pyhä and Luosto is only a connection trail in my opinion and you see the most important sights near the centers of Pyhätunturi and Luosto. My favorite hikes in order of preference are the following trails:
1. Karhunjuomalampi Trail (10 km) in Pyhä. This circle trail is very easy to walk and you see all main sights but you miss the hilltop of Noitatunturi (Witch Fell, 540 meters above the sea level). If you want to hike on the fell, too, you should choose Trail to Noitatunturi Fell (14.5 km) but this trail is very challenging. The trail is very rocky and partly quite deep. You should have good hiking shoes that support your ankles if you are going on the top of Noitatunturi. But views are absolutely rewarding. Beside the beautiful scenery, you also see a special wave design called ripple marks on many rocks. They are the result of ancient sand ridges created underwater and were formed on the sediments of those ridges.
2. Summit of Ukko-Luosto Fell (6.5 km) in Luosto. This circle trail is very easy to walk although it goes on the top of Ukko-Luosto Fell (514 meters above the sea level). The long stairs have 670 steps but they weren't bad at all. You see very beautiful views and you can visit the small nature exhibition (free, open 24/7) in Ukko-Luosto Scenic Hut.
3. Tunturiaapa Nature Trail (7 km) in Pyhä. This circle trail is easy to walk, too. You see beautiful forests and bogs but the most important thing is the excellent view towards Pyhätunturi fells (Laakakero, Noitatunturi, Ukonhattu, Kultakero).
4. Luosto Nature Hiking Trail (17 km) in Luosto. This circle trail is a bit more demanding than other trails but not as challenging as Trail to Noitatunturi fell. I loved this trail because this is more natural than other trails. The trail isn't graveled artificially. However, there are duckboards in bog areas and so you don't need rubber boots. You see beautiful forest and bog views but again the view towards big fells (Ukko-Luosto, Pikku-Luosto) is the most interesting part here. Some trees are over 400 years old.
5. Porolaavu Trail (7 km) in Pyhä. This is a circle trail from Naava Visitor Center to Tiaislaavu Lean-to Shelter and Porolaavu Lean-to Shelter and then along brand new duckboards back to Naava Visitor Center. This is largely a more natural trail than many artificially graveled trails. You see reindeer round-up fences (reindeer separation fences) near Porolaavu (literally Reindeer Lean-to) and views towards big fells when walking on duckboards.
Huttu-Ukko Art Route on Kultakero Fell (Pyhä) was amazing, too, but it is so short that it isn't any hiking route. There is also an excellent 360 landscape platform (free, open 24/7) on Kultakero Fell. This is a much better sightseeing place than the scenic hut of Kultakero (Tunturivartija Landscape Hut, Pyhä). Actually in my opinion the Scenic Hut of Ukko-Luosto is better than the scenic hut of Kultakero.
I also hiked from Luosto to Keski-Luosto Fell (406 meters above the sea level). Views are quite beautiful there but this fell isn't as high as other fells in the area. Besides the trail to Keski-Luosto isn't very impressive. If you want to visit Keski-Luosto Fell you can drive a car to Luostonloma Parking Area and walk the short way from there to Keski-Luosto (the path starts from the other side of the road than the parking area). So you don't need to walk the quite boring route from Luosto to Luostonloma. Also the route to Orresokka was quite boring. Besides, the trail doesn't go on the top of Orresokka Fell.
In Pyhä hiking trails begin from Naava Visitor Center. They say that you should first walk about 700 meters along a paved walkway next to the big road to Kerontie crossroads where is the official starting point of almost all trails. I prefer the forest route from Naava Visitor Center to Kerontie crossroads. From Naava Visitor Center choose the pedestrian underpass tunnel under Kultakeronkatu Street or walk direct over Kultakeronkatu Street. The forest trail to Kerontie crossroads begins behind the building of Pyhähippu and Sportbar Pyhä. Other starting points are next to Huttuhippu Restaurant and also between Ski-Inn PyhäLinna Chalet buildings A and C.
In Luosto the best starting point is Luostonportti behind Lapland Hotels Luostotunturi and Luosto Caravan Park. Other starting points are the parking places of Luostonloma, Ahvenlampi, Ukko-Luosto and Rykimäkero.
Notice that there aren't any services on these routes, except a nice cafeteria in Lampivaara. Otherwise you have to take water and snacks with you. Lean-to shelters and campfire sites with free firewood are available but bring your own matches and food with you. Also dry toilets are available but you have to have own toilet papers. Routes are open 24/7 and during the midnight sun (from late May to early July) it is nice to hike in nighttime, too. On most routes running shoes are good if the weather isn't rainy but if you are going to hike on Noitatunturi Fell you absolutely have to have good hiking shoes which support your ankles. Remember also that duckboards may be very slippery everywhere if they are wet or frosty. Very many good trails for mountain biking are also available and in winter there are excellent cross-country skiing tracks there. They begin next to main hotels. You get maps from Naava Visitor Center but routes are marked very well. So it is possible to go there even without any map if you keep on marked routes. However, I recommend that you take a map with you.
My favorite time in Pyhä-Luosto is June. It is a low season and accommodation prices are cheaper. Besides it is the best time to watch the midnight sun. It was amazing to hike under the midnight sun and watch it from Luosto Scenic Hut. And one more thing is also important. Usually there are more mosquitoes in July and in August than in June and in September. In June it was pleasant to hike in most places wearing only a t-shirt. However, in most forested places I needed a jacket and a hat because of mosquitoes. It is always a good idea to carry with a jacket and a hat if you need protection against mosquitoes. Personally I never use any mosquito repellent. Next time I would like to travel to Pyhä and Luosto in mid-September when is the best time of autumn colors.
Written June 12, 2024
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What is the fees to ski there? is the entry free? Can anyone provide information regarding it?
Written June 5, 2019
Hello,
Does anyone know what public transportation is like? We will be staying in Pyha but would like to also visit Luosto. However we do not have a car.
Regards,
S
Written October 17, 2018
Good question!
We had our own car, but it depends if your vacation is after 15.11.18 I think they will have different possibilities for daily transportation.
Please connectect Pyhä tunturi information center
they can inform you how to do it.
Written October 17, 2018
Ciao a tutti, vorrei sapere fin dove si può parcheggiare la macchina e quali sono le zone dove è vietato addentrarsi in auto, dato che in pratica, vorrei visitarlo in autonomia con le ciaspole. Grazie a tutti anticipatamente
Written February 23, 2018
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