The most beautiful cross-country ski trails in Finland

The 10 Most Beautiful cross-country ski trails in Finland

Cross-Country Skiing · Vuokatti-Sotkamo

Illuminated ski trail to Heikkilä cafe 12,5 km, Vuokatti Finland

recommended route Difficulty moderate

12.5 km

1:30 h

127 m

The most popular ski trail in Vuokatti leads from Vuokatti Sports Institute to Heikkilä cafe. This illuminated track is suitable for fitness skiers as well as top athletes.

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Cross-Country Skiing · Vuokatti-Sotkamo

Kettumäki ski trail 10 km, Vuokatti Finland

recommended route Difficulty difficult

10 km

1:30 h

135 m

Kettumäki ski trail is a versatile and demanding roundtrip that runs through a beautiful winter forest and offers a stunning view of the Kettumäki rock cliffs.

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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

A relatively easy track through arctic pineforests that follows the esker of the river Emäjoki to the Aittokoski lean-to and back.

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Cross-Country Skiing · Arctic Lakeland Kainuu

Skiing track from Metla to Paljakka 9 km, Paljakka Finland

recommended route Difficulty moderate

9.4 km

1:00 h

11 m

196 m

Come and enjoy the beautiful winter landscape of Paljakka along this cross-country skiing trail! This route is the perfect winter experience with thrilling downhill tracks.

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Cross-Country Skiing · Ukkohalla-Hyrynsalmi

Tuomivaara Skiing Route 13,5 km, Ukkohalla Finland

recommended route Difficulty moderate

13.4 km

1:45 h

44 m

70 m

Ukkohalla Ski Resort's most popular skiing track, Tuomivaara circle route, offers spectacular scenery from the hill Pieni Tuomivaara as well as nice places to keep a break between the skiing.

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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.

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Cross-Country Skiing · Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park

Kesänkijärvi skiing trail

recommended route Difficulty easy

9 km

1:15 h

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.

Metsähallitus

Cross-Country Skiing · Finnish Lakeland

HAPIMAG Punkaharju (Loipe 3 LATUKOTA)

recommended route Difficulty moderate Open

13 km

3:00 h

380 m

Eine anspruchsvolle Tour über tief verschneite Wiesen, durch lichten Wald und über steile Hügel auf perfekt gespurter Loipe bei der die Anstrengungen durch eine Rast in der LATUKOTA belohnt werden.

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Cross-Country Skiing · Taivalkoski

Pahkakuru Gorge ski tour 20 km, Taivalkoski Finland

recommended route Difficulty moderate

20.4 km

2:45 h

106 m

103 m

A versatile circle trail in the Nordic wilderness with a variable track profile is made for leisurely skiing. The break is in place at the Pahkakuru lean-to halfway to the tour!

Naturpolis Oy / Gateway to Land of National Parks

Cross-Country Skiing · Vuokatti-Sotkamo

Hiukka illuminated ski trail 5 km, Sotkamo Finland

recommended route Difficulty moderate

5 km

0:40 h

33 m

The illuminated trail runs along Hiukka ridge in the amazing landscape of the frozen lake Sapsojärvi. The tracks here are not as known as Vuokatti's most popular trails and the scenery is stunning!

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