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Rumakuru Gorge – Kiilopää Trailhead loop from Saariselkä

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Rumakuru Gorge – Kiilopää Trailhead loop from Saariselkä

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runners

Rumakuru Gorge – Kiilopää Trailhead loop from Saariselkä

04:46

38.9km

520m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Urho Kekkosen kansallispuisto

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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609 m

Woodland trails near Aurora Hut

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The trails on the ascent or the descent from Iisakkipää are fun and provide a glorious glimpse of Lapland's natural beauty. Here, the trail passes near the Aurora Hut, a good spot for a breather.

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1.95 km

Lapland views from the west flank of Iisakkipää

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Classic Lapland views await on this trail between Saariselkä and Iisakkipää. A loop in the fells here from the village to the summit is a rewarding run.

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6.24 km

Rumakuru Gorge

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Cool bike route.

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14.1 km

Kiilopää Trailhead

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Kiilopää Trailhead is the “classic” entry point for Urho Kekkonen National Park. The signs here invite you to "Escape into the wilderness" - and it's really possible - open fell …

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14.1 km

Several trail options present themselves at the Kiilopää starting gate, though a run to the summit of Kiilopää is surely a must! A run here provides tremendous views across the fells of the Urho Kekkonen National Park.

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14.9 km

Sandy section on the Kiirunapolku Trail

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This sandy section on the Kiirunapolku Trail comes as something of a surprise. It's about a quarter of the way up to the fell summit from the starting gate.

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28.3 km

Rönkönlampi Campfire Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A nicely located shelter to take a break during your outdoor adventure. Here you will find an indoor fireplace (kota), a latrine (WC), and recycling points.

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37.2 km

K1 Ski Lift Saariselkä

Highlight • Rest Area

With toboggan run 1800 m

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38.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.2 km

6.57 km

2.13 km

1.99 km

887 m

145 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.3 km

7.53 km

2.61 km

705 m

291 m

239 m

223 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Friday 4 September

6°C

2°C

34 %

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