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Hirsilampi Winter Trail 4.4 km, Ruka, Kuusamo
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Snow-caked trees along Pyhän Jyssäys snowshoe trail in mid-winterPhoto: Veera Vihervaara, Ruka Kuusamo
Nice and easy winter trail to walk on snowshoes or riding a fatbike near Ruka village.
easy
Distance 8.4 km
0:52 h
193 m
169 m
433 m
325 m
Easily accessed trail for snowshoe walk or fatbike ride. The trail runs partly same route as the , taking a shortcut by the Hirsilammit ponds.
Mostly steady and easy trail, but it's depending on snow conditions.
- Trail is marked with red, thin plastic poles
- This is a circle route and it's 4 km long
- The trail is not illuminated
- There are no resting places by the route
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Highest point
433 m
Lowest point
325 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Forested/wild trail
6.2 km
Road
0 km
Unknown
2.2 km
Safety information
- The trail is not illuminated. Darkness comes early and suddenly from November to February so make sure your bike has lights.
- Depending on snow conditions, this trail might be difficult and sinking.
- Read the arcticle on how to dress right to enjoy the winter in Finland.
- The trail is maintenanced with a snowmobile.
Start
Petäjäkuja 1, 93830 Rukatunturi (335 m)
Coordinates:
DD
66.142646, 29.153732
DMS
66°08'33.5"N 29°09'13.4"E
UTM
35W 597188 7337480
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Destination
Petäjäkuja 1, 93830 Rukatunturi
Note
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Public transport
Getting to Ruka by plane or bus.
The nearest airport is Kuusamo (31 km).
For more info of bus and taxi transportation here.
Parking
All parking areas in Ruka.Coordinates
DD
66.142646, 29.153732
DMS
66°08'33.5"N 29°09'13.4"E
UTM
35W 597188 7337480
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
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Difficulty
easy
Distance
8.4 km
Duration
0:52 h
Ascent
193 m
Descent
169 m
Highest point
433 m
Lowest point
325 m
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