For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Salla. 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 hikes.
2D
3D
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Salla

Hiking Route
· Salla
Topsakantaival (UKK Trail Hautajärvi-Sallatunturi) , Salla
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
44.5 km
11:46 h
633 m
587 m
Topsakantaival from the Arctic Circle to Sallatunturi leads the hiker to a wilderness trail filled with spectacular and diverse terrain.

Hiking Route
· Finland
Taivaan Tavoittelijan Taival Trail, Salla
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
3.8 km
1:00 h
88 m
88 m
Climb to the lookout tower and enjoy superb fell top views of Salla National Park and across the border to Russia

Hiking Route
· Finland
Kolmiloukkonen Trail, Salla
recommended route
3.7 km
0:55 h
35 m
35 m
Eskers, beautiful lakes and traces of the Ice Age in Salla National Park

Hiking Route
· Finland
Pahakuru Trail, Salla
recommended route
16.8 km
4:25 h
225 m
225 m
See the beautiful old-growth forests, fell landscapes and steep ravines of Salla National Park

Hiking Route
· Salla
Kaunisharju Trail, Salla
recommended route
11 km
2:48 h
80 m
80 m
Walk along eskers shaped by the Ice Age, through ancient spruce forests and past lakes and streams in Salla National Park.

Hiking Route
· Lappi
Aikkipetsin Kierros Trail, Salla
recommended route
22.2 km
5:51 h
321 m
280 m
An excursion to a wilderness of ancient pines with peace and quiet of nature.

Hiking Route
· Finland
Ruuhitunturi Trail, Salla
recommended route
13.9 km
3:50 h
292 m
292 m
Siberian spruces, lakes and distant views across the Russian border

Hiking Route
· Finland
Salmijoki Ravine Trail (Salmijoen kuru), Salla
recommended route
18.2 km
4:36 h
131 m
224 m
Experience Salmijoki ravine and its pristine forests, admire the steep rocky shores of Kalliolampi and enjoy the views from eskers

Hiking Route
· Finland
UKK Trail Sallatunturi fell area, Salla
recommended route
36.5 km
9:37 h
404 m
565 m
The UKK route showcases the most beautiful terrain of the Sallatunturi and surrounding regions, from Aikkipetsi and the Tunturilampi pond to Aatsinginhauta.

Hiking Route
· Salla
Napapiirin nopia Trail 500 m, Accessible, Oulanka National Park
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
1 km
0:30 h
6 m
6 m
This accessible trail close by the Arctic Circle leads visitors to the beautiful Koutajoki River and a lean-to shelter, where you can pause for a moment, enjoy the atmosphere and natural beauty of the site and have your picnic.
Weren't able to find what you were looking for?
Discover many more routes in the Route Finder
Open the Route FinderTry planning your own routes
Open the Route Planner