7-Day Hike
7-Day Hike: 75 km
- Duration: 7 days
- Departure: Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM
- Return: Monday, June 16, 2025, by 3:00 PM
The Luirojärvi Loop is a classic hiking route in Urho Kekkonen National Park.
Luirojärvi, the gem of Urho Kekkonen National Park, is nestled in the heart of the park, surrounded by the stunning landscapes of Sokosti, the highest fell in Eastern Lapland. The shores of Luirojärvi have hosted wilderness huts since at least the 1700s. Today, there are several huts, along with an open-access sauna to delight hikers.
- Daily distances: 10–24 kilometers
- Highlights: Spend two nights at Luirojärvi, where you can choose to take a rest day or, weather permitting, join an optional climb to the summit of Sokosti.
Planned overnight stops: Suomunruoktu, Tuiskukuru, Luirojärvi (2 nights), Kotaköngäs, Rautulampi
5-Day Hike
- Duration: 5 days
- Distance: 65 km
- Departure: Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM
- Return: Tuesday, June 16, 2025, by 3:00 PM
On the Tuiskukuru Loop, you’ll explore the wide open landscapes of the fells, majestic ancient forests, and the stunning Tuiskukuru and Kotaköngäs waterfalls on the Suomujoki River. Along the way, you’ll witness the impressive artwork of weathered pines, roots, and fire-scarred trees.
The 65 km of the Tuiskukuru Loop is hiked over five days.
- Daily distances: 8–15 kilometers
- Highlights: The daily distances are slightly shorter than those on the Luirojärvi Loop, offering a more relaxed pace. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings and nature’s art along the way.
Planned overnight stops: Suomunruoktu, Tuiskukuru, Lankojärvi, Rautulampi
