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Riisin rietas Trail – Riisitunturi National Park

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Riisin rietas Trail – Riisitunturi National Park

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Riisin rietas Trail – Riisitunturi National Park

01:34

10.8km

290m

Running

The almost eleven kilometer long Riisin rietas Trail offers you as a trail runner 290 meters of scenic elevation in the picturesque Riisitunturi National Park. It takes you partly on the long-distance hiking trail E10 through the diverse mountain and forest landscape of Finnish Lapland.

Right at the beginning you climb to the summit of Riisitunturi. Here you can expect breathtaking views of the glittering Yli-Kitka lake, the swampy grassland and the surrounding nature.

Then it goes up and down through forests, past moorlands and babbling brooks. At Lake Uusilampi and the Soilu shelter you can take short breaks and enjoy the impressive landscape. The route finally leads through the unique slope moors of Riisisuo, which are considered the most beautiful in Finland, back to the park entrance.

by Ruka-Kuusamo

Last updated: November 12, 2024

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Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Riisitunturin kansallispuisto

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1.74 km

Riisitunturi Summit

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Stunning views as well as a pretty easy trip up and down the hill.

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3.49 km

Shelter at a small lake

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At this beautiful lake, you will find one of the typical wooden shelters in this area. A great place to spend the night at a campfire or just to take a relaxed break with lake view.

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4.13 km

Trails and duckboards

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The route alternates between wooden walkways, root paths and beautifully laid out trails through the moorland, meadows and forests.

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7.94 km

View over the taiga

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Here you can walk along gentle forest and root paths with a fantastic view of the Finnish taiga.

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10.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.82 km

4.96 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.47 km

1.81 km

554 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

Tuesday 1 September

15°C

11°C

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Comments

October 15, 2024

The almost eleven kilometer long Riisin rietas Trail offers you as a trail runner 290 meters of scenic elevation in the picturesque Riisitunturi National Park. It takes you partly on the long-distance hiking trail E10 through the diverse mountain and forest landscape of Finnish Lapland.
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