For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Finland. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful cross-country ski trails.
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The 10 Most Beautiful cross-country ski trails in Finland

Cross-Country Skiing
· Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park
Kesänkijärvi skiing trail
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
9 km
1:15 h
81 m
81 m
Enjoy the fun of winter sports as you ski through the amazing fell scenery. Friendly Siberian jays are on the spot to greet anyone who stops to roast snacks over a campfire at the Kesänkijärvi Lean-to Shelter.

Cross-Country Skiing
· Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park
Keimiön hiihto
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
20.4 km
3:15 h
253 m
253 m
Ski around Keimiötunturi Fell and experience amazing landscape, trees covered with crown snow and the cleanest air in the world. The scenery at the Pallastunturi Fells will put the finishing touch on your adventure!

Cross-Country Skiing
· Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park
Aakenushiihto skiing trail
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
25.8 km
4:00 h
227 m
174 m
The thrilling fell landscape views from Haavepalo will take your breath away! Several rest stops along the route break the journey into suitable sections and invite you to enjoy a warm drink.

Cross-Country Skiing
· Vuokatti-Sotkamo
Katinkullan aurinkolatu - Sun Ski trail 10 km, Vuokatti Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
9.4 km
1:15 h
31 m
31 m
Aurinkolatu is an easy round tour, which runs mostly on the ice of lake Nuasjärvi around Vuokatti. Admire the breath taking views of Lake Nuasjärvi and the Vuokatti hills.

Cross-Country Skiing
· Kuhmo
Harakkasaari sun ski trail 5 km, Kuhmo Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
5.2 km
0:35 h
33 m
33 m
Experience what makes the land of a thousand lakes so unique by enjoying cross country skiing, a typical Finnish activity, on a beautiful ice-covered lake.

Cross-Country Skiing
· Kuhmo
Hepokangas ski tour 13 km, Kuhmo Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
13.3 km
1:30 h
48 m
48 m
Locals' recommendation: Hepokangas ski trail offers a great cross-country skiing experience in idyllic Finnish winter sceneries.

Cross-Country Skiing
· Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park
Kukastunturin hiihto
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
29 km
4:30 h
363 m
363 m
An all-day skiing adventure climbs up to the breathtaking landscape of Kukastunturi Fell, and gives you a chance to experience the authentic wilderness café atmosphere.

Cross-Country Skiing
Latvavaara ski trail, 16km, Paljakka, Kainuu, Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
16.9 km
2:15 h
221 m
221 m
Latvavaara ski trail is moderately demanding. It starts from Paljakka Ski Resort and goes through beautiful, snowy forests - an astounishing experience for the skier.

Cross-Country Skiing
· Arctic Lakeland Kainuu
Aittokoski track 17,5 km, Suomussalmi Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
17.5 km
1:45 h
28 m
28 m
A relatively easy track through arctic pineforests that follows the esker of the river Emäjoki to the Aittokoski lean-to and back.

Cross-Country Skiing
· Vuokatti-Sotkamo
Vaarankylä ski tour 26 km, Vuokatti Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
25.8 km
4:00 h
256 m
256 m
The longest circle route around Vuokatti hills, circling nine hills in gorgeous Kainuu landscapes. This trail passes through old forests, fields, hills and over lakes.
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Cross-Country skiing track (dogs allowed on a leash) Levijärvi loop by Delphine
Photo: Delphine Dohy, Community
February 12, 2023
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Community
When did you do this route? February 12, 2023
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Vuosseli ski trail 11 km, Ruka Kuusamo by Mats
January 28, 2023
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Community
Nice easy track with several latukahvila
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Levi Kittilä trail by Stefania
April 15, 2020
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Levi
highly recommended both ways
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