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Ruka Village – Valtavaara Summit and Hut loop from Ruka

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Finland

Northern Finland

Kuusamo

Ruka Village – Valtavaara Summit and Hut loop from Ruka

Moderate

4.8

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Ruka Village – Valtavaara Summit and Hut loop from Ruka

03:41

12.8km

310m

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: March 20, 2026

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Bus stop

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1.55 km

Ruka Village

Highlight • Settlement

Ruka is developed for tourism and still exudes a pleasant calm. Thanks to this interesting mix, this small town has its own charm. In summer, the ski resort transforms into …

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1.63 km

Great winter sports destination

Highlight • Rest Area

2.01 km

Bear Murals Underpass at Karhunkierros Trail End

Highlight • Structure

The passage also symbolizes the end of the Great Bear Trail, an 82 km long hiking trail. Karhunkierros

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4.92 km

Valtavaaranlampi Wilderness Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This wilderness hut is a great treat, especially on a chilly day. There are wooden benches and a fire pit to get warm again. It is located at the idyllic Valtavaaran Lake.

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5.96 km

Valtavaara Summit and Hut

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From the top of Valtavaara mountain at 492 meters, you have a beautiful view of the mostly flat landscape of Valtavaara-Pyhävaara Nature Reserve around you. If it is chilly (like …

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7.01 km

Valtavaaran huiputus Trail

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The Valtavaaran huiputus Trail is a scenic loop that takes you deep into the calm nature of the nature reserve. To keep your feet dry and the vegetation safe, you …

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8.22 km

Ahmakallio

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.36 km

Rocky Outcrop

Highlight • Natural

9.77 km

Saarualammit

Lake

12.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.00 km

3.67 km

116 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.53 km

4.14 km

1.46 km

1.25 km

256 m

198 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

22°C

9°C

99 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Ruka Village – Valtavaara Summit and Hut loop from Ruka

Ruka Village

Great winter sports destination

Bear Murals Underpass at Karhunkierros Trail End

Valtavaaranlampi Wilderness Hut

Valtavaara Summit and Hut

Valtavaaran huiputus Trail

Ahmakallio

Rocky Outcrop

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