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Koskikatu – Ounasvaara Observation Tower loop from Saarenkylä

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Northern Finland

Koskikatu – Ounasvaara Observation Tower loop from Saarenkylä

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Koskikatu – Ounasvaara Observation Tower loop from Saarenkylä

02:35

9.41km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 6.40 km for 281 m

Closed: • during winter (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Start point

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1

2.76 km

Jätkänkynttilä Bridge over the Kemijoki

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Very interesting looking bridge.

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2

2.85 km

Kemijoki Bridge Rovaniemi

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The bridge is modeled on the torches known in Germany as “Swedish fire”.
In Finland, pieces of trunk are skilfully cut and lit like a torch

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3

3.25 km

Koskikatu

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Koskikatu is the main street in the center of Rovaniemi and is the main shopping street as well as a central business center. The road also serves as an important …

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4

3.40 km

Lordi Square

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Lordi is a very popular metal band from Finland. That's why the place was named so. I didn't know that when I visited the city, even though I listen to exactly this kind of music.

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5

3.84 km

Kemijoki Riverside and Jätkänkynttilä Bridge

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Definitely worth a trip in winter. Good view of the surrounding area from the river.

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6

4.90 km

Boardwalk and Steps in the Forest

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At the beginning, well-developed steps lead up next to the hiking trail!

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7

5.54 km

Ounasvaara Observation Tower and Shelter

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Great view from this observation tower. At the foot of the tower there is a shelter where you can also have a barbecue.

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8

7.44 km

Ounasvaara Observation Tower

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Nature, forests, ski jump, Rovaniemi, airport approach lane…. from here you can see everything.
Great vantage point.

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9.41 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.02 km

1.74 km

378 m

243 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.79 km

1.88 km

1.65 km

837 m

647 m

333 m

243 m

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Saturday 11 July

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12°C

16 %

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