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
· 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
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.

Cross-Country Skiing
· Vuokatti-Sotkamo
Kettumäki ski trail 10 km, Vuokatti Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
10 km
1:30 h
135 m
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.

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
· 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.

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.

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
· 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
· Finnish Lakeland
HAPIMAG Punkaharju (Loipe 3 LATUKOTA)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
13 km
3:00 h
380 m
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.

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!

Cross-Country Skiing
· Vuokatti-Sotkamo
Hiukka illuminated ski trail 5 km, Sotkamo Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
5 km
0:40 h
33 m
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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