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Kesäretkeilyreitti 2 is a 12.4 km point-to-point summer hiking segment in Enontekiö, Lapland, on the marked Hetta–Pallas summer trail network managed by Metsähallitus. For closures, rules, and the wider trail picture, the Hetta–Pallas hiking trail (summer) page on Luontoon.fi(1) and Enontekiö Lapland’s Hetta–Pallas introduction(3) are the best starting points. Enontekiö has several routes named Kesäretkeilyreitti; this one is the roughly 12.4 km leg that links the Pyhäkero–Ounasjärvi end of the network with Pahakuru and onward to Lake Hietajärvi and the Ketomella road-end parking. From the northern end you move through forest and mire belts and climb into open fell views typical of Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park(1)(3). About 7.4 km into the route you reach the Pahakuru area: a water point, a campfire site, and Pahakuru open wilderness hut, with a dry toilet nearby—natural places to pause, fill bottles, or stay overnight if you follow wilderness hut rules. Dry toilets are available at this cluster so you can plan a full day without worrying about facilities. Farther along, near the 10 km mark, Hietajärvi puolikota (a lean-to at Lake Hietajärvi) offers another sheltered break by the water; Luontoon.fi lists this structure as part of the destination’s services(2). The route finishes at Ketomella Hietajärven pysäköintialue, a parking area beside the Ketomella–Raattama road that many hikers and cyclists use as a trailhead for day trips toward Pahakuru and Hietajärvi(5). The same corridor is shared in part with the longer Hetta–Hietajärvi–Vuontisjärvi–Hannukuru summer trails and the classic Hetta–Pallas hiking trail, and it intersects the marked Pahakurun tunturireitti mountain-bike circuit—useful if you are combining hiking with other legs or modes on another day. Summer hiking here is usually best from late June into early autumn; weather on the fells can change quickly, so carry wind and rain layers(1)(3). Keep dogs on a leash and camp only where the national park allows(3)(4).

Saanajärvi retkeilyreitti (kaupalta) is a ~4.7 km marked hiking trail from Kilpisjärvi village to the Saanajärvi lake area at the foot of Saana fell(1)(2)(4)(5)(6). The route runs through tunturikoivikko (dwarf birch forest) toward Saanajärvi, passing Saanajärvi kota (day hut) and Saanajärven kuivakäymälä (dry toilet) along the way, and reaches Saanajärven päivätupa at the lake; the village end is near Kilpisjärven koulu(3)(5)(6). Terrain is mostly easy: forest path, some boardwalks, and gravel; suitable for families and less experienced hikers(5)(6)(7). The trail connects to the wider Kilpisjärvi trail network and the Saana circuit; from Saanajärvi it is possible to continue toward Saana summit or join Saanan luontopolku(2)(4)(5). Lake Saanajärvi lies in the lehtojensuojelualue (grove protection area); stay on marked trails. Allow about 2–3 hours for the round trip; the area offers views toward Saana and Mallan tunturit(4)(5)(6).

The Näkkälä–Pöyrisjärvi hiking trail is about 15.4 km one way as a point-to-point walk through Pöyrisjärvi wilderness in Enontekiö, Lapland. Metsähallitus manages the wilderness reserve; rules, maps, season tips, and etiquette for moving in reindeer herding country are kept current on Luontoon.fi in the Pöyrisjärvi wilderness area section(1). That is the right place to double-check access, saami homeland visitor etiquette, and anything that changes with the season. The route follows a long sandy vehicle track that is easy to see in the terrain even though the wider wilderness is described as having no fully marked hiking trail network(2). Most hikers treat it as a demanding day walk both ways or as one leg of a longer tour from Näkkälän kylä out to the lake. At the southern shore of Pöyrisjärvi, beside the outlet toward Naapajärvi, Metsähallitus keeps Bievrrašjávri / Pöyrisjärvi autiotupa (open wilderness hut) and Bievrrašjávri / Pöyrisjärvi varaustupa (reservable wilderness hut) in the same yard(2). Read more on our pages for the open hut and the reservable hut when you plan overnight stays or keys. A dry toilet serves the two huts(2). Heating wood, a gas stove for cooking, mattresses and blankets in the reservable side, and the expectation that you boil untreated lake water are all spelled out for bookers on Eräluvat.fi(2). North of the lake the fellscape is known for sand dunes and long vistas over treeless heaths; Enontekiö Lapland notes that wilderness travel here often means old ATV routes, postal traces, and reindeer-use tracks where you navigate yourself rather than following paint or posts(3). Independent trip writing from Gerald Zojer describes trekking in the same area with wide sand surfaces near the lake, optional river wading in wet summers, and reindeer herding activity along shared tracks—worth reading if you want a candid feel for crowding in the car park at Näkkälän kylä on peak autumn days and for how open the terrain feels once you are underway(4). If you are new to the reserve, pairing this walk with the shorter, signposted Hetta–Näkkälä cultural trail from Tunturi-Lapin luontokeskus is a common way to position Näkkälän kylä before heading deeper(3). The walking corridor is also used by cyclists; trail bikes and fatbikes share similar sandy lines elsewhere around the lake system(3).

The Iitto Mire Trail is a short duckboard walk in Iitto, Enontekiö, Lapland, across one of Finland’s most important palsa mires. For planning and current information, start with the Iiton palsasuot luontopolku trail page on Luontoon.fi(1). Enontekiö Lapland also summarises the site for visitors(2). Field visits described on Retkipaikka(3) and Taipaleita(4) match what you see on the ground: a flat mire, illustrated nature boards, benches along the line, and a viewing platform overlooking the palsas(3). Duckboards run roughly half a kilometre on the signposted route (some visitors measure a bit less one way); allow well under half an hour round trip(4)(5). The peat mounds (palsas) are permafrost cores wrapped in insulating peat; many here are a few metres tall, with the largest approaching about five metres(3)(4). The wider Iiton palsasuot area is a statutory mire reserve, nature monument, and Natura 2000 site (about 66 ha); many palsas exceed five metres in height and the complex is valued for research and education(6). Palsa mires depend on cold conditions; warming poses a serious threat to this habitat type(3)(4). The walk is easy and family-friendly, but duckboards can be uneven or worn—watch your footing, especially after wet weather(4)(5).

For route descriptions, marking, and the latest visitor information for this summer trail network around Jyppyrä and Närpistö, the Luontoon.fi page for Hetta: Jyppyrä–Närpistö summer trails is the place to start(1). Enontekiö Lapland groups these routes with the other marked day hikes that begin from Fell Lapland Nature Centre and explains how they link together(2). Suomen Luonto captures why the Jyppyrä viewpoint draws photographers: open views across Lake Ounasjärvi toward Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, with Pyhäkero prominent on the far shore(3). The trail is about 26.2 km on our map as one continuous summer line through Enontekiö, Lapland. It is not a simple out-and-back: the geometry follows the local network that ties the Närpistö backcountry, the Pahtajärvi–Sissanki corridor, and the Hetta service area around Fell Lapland Nature Centre into one walkable sequence. About 5.8 km into the route, the Närpistö cluster brings you to Närpistö laavu and dry toilets nearby—natural lunch and campfire stops before you continue. Near 8.9 km, the Sissanki area adds Sissanki tulipaikka, Sissankiselän vuokrakota, and Pahtajärven reitti vesipaikka; the reservable kota is the obvious place to check booking rules on Metsähallitus pages if you plan to stay inside(1). Enontekiö Lapland describes Pahtajärven polku as a demanding day hike toward the canyon lake and Närpistö laavu, and notes that it joins the long hiking trail toward Näkkälä(2)(4); on the ground, that connection is the Retkeilyreitti Hetta-Näkkälä where the paths meet. Closer to Hetta, the line passes Hetan Frisbeegolfrata and Hetta Hiihtomaa before reaching Tunturi-Lapin luontokeskus piha- ja pysäköintialue and Tunturi-Lapin luontokeskus pysäköintialue—main parking for Fell Lapland Nature Centre—plus Tunturi-Lapin luontokeskus tulentekopaikka and Tunturi-Lapin luontokeskus itself. Jyppyrän kuntoportaat, Jyppyrän laavu, and Jyppyrä polttopuusuoja kuivakäymälä beside the firewood shelter sit on the steep Jyppyrä slope that Suomen Luonto describes as a short but rewarding climb from the centre area(3). From there the route continues toward Hetan Majatalon kuntosali on the edge of the village, handy as a landmark near town services. Shorter signed options branch throughout: Jyppyränpolku, Peurapolku, Kuntopolku, Palosenjärven polku, and Pahtajärven polku overlap this geometry in places(2). In winter the same hills carry marked ski tracks; summer visitors share terrain with those winter routes only as seasonal overlays on the map(2). For a longer fell day from the centre, Mustavaarantie–Pyhäkero trail heads toward Pyhäkero autiotupa and café(2).

For route descriptions, restriction zones, hut rules, and the latest visitor instructions, start from the Hetta–Pallas summer trail page on Luontoon.fi(1). Enontekiö Lapland summarises how most hikers begin from Hetta, what to expect on the fells, and how to respect camping and campfire rules in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park(2). The Hetta–Pallas hiking trail is about 47.8 km as one continuous marked line on our map: a point-to-point traverse from the Ounasjärvi shore near Hetta toward Pallastunturi Visitor Centre and the ski-area side at Pallas. It is one of Finland’s best-known long fell hikes—open, windy stretches alternate with forested valleys and ravine crossings, so spare clothing, map, and compass or GPS matter even though marking is clear(2)(3). From the start you are close to Ounasjärven eteläranta and the lake jetty—many people cross Ounasjärvi by scheduled boat or taxi in summer, or use ice in winter, before climbing toward Pyhäkero. Around 5.5 km in, Pyhäkero kahvila, Pyhäkero autiotupa, and nearby campfire spots make a natural first long break; read more on our pages for the café and wilderness hut. The Sioskuru cluster near 13.5 km groups Sioskuru autiotupa, Sioskuru varaustupa, a kota-style shelter, and campfire sites—classic first or second night stops. Mid-route, Pahakuru autiotupa and water point sit near 23.5 km in a gorge setting. Hannukuru near 25 km is a full service area: Hannukuru telttailualue for tents (camp only where allowed), Hannukurun kota, Hannukuru sauna (often paid—check current prices on Luontoon.fi or at the hut), Hannukurun varaustupa, Hannukuru autiotupa, a swimming jetty on warm days, and several fireplaces. Suaskuru kota and water around 31 km suit a shorter day or a lunch stop before the Montell and Nammalakuru sections. Around 37 km, Montellin uusi kota and Montellin tulentekopaikka sit in a historic Montell-area cluster. Nammalakuru varaustupa and Nammalakuru autiotupa near 38.5 km, with several fireplaces, are another key overnight hub. Rihmakurun kota and Rihmakuru tulentekopaikka near 40.7 km lead into the final climb toward Hiihtokeskus Pallas and Pallastunturin luontokeskus pysäköintialue at the north end—visitor centre services, ski lifts in season, and car pickup. The longer Hetta–Hietajärvi–Vuontisjärvi–Hannukuru summer trails share many of the same shelters and can be used to approach or leave the corridor via Hietajärvi or Vuontispirtti(2). Mujo walks through the same named ravines and stresses booking reservable huts early in peak season(3). Sydän rinnassa, reppu selässä captures the feel of moving through ruska and changing weather on this corridor—worth a read for atmosphere and pacing ideas(4).

For up-to-date route information and conditions, check Luontoon.fi(1). Visit Enontekiö Lapland describes Kuntopolku as a loop that links Jyppyrä Trail and Peurapolku, partly on lit gravel next to ski-track corridors and partly on forest paths—popular with runners as well as walkers, with real elevation change despite mostly moderate footing(2). Out in the Nature walked the circuit from Tunturi-Lapin luontokeskus and notes green trail markings, a climb toward Jyppyrä, and some uneven ground and larger stones along the way while still calling the outing relatively easy overall(3). A Visit Enontekiö Lapland trail-running article adds context on Hetan kuntopolut: clearly marked 2–18 km paths from the nature centre through pine forest, birch, mires, and open hillside, with a strong recommendation to visit Jyppyrä’s viewpoint toward Ounasjärvi and Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park(4). The trail is about 4.2 km. It starts and finishes at Tunturi-Lapin luontokeskus in Hetta, Enontekiö. Right by the centre you pass a campfire shelter and can use the main visitor parking or the yard parking when you return. About 0.5 km in, Jyppyrän kuntoportaat (outdoor fitness stairs on Peuratie 15) offers a short strength burst; a firewood shelter with a dry toilet and Jyppyrän laavu sit a little farther along for a break with a view over the forested fell slopes. Further around the loop you skirt Hetan Frisbeegolfrata and pass Hetta Hiihtomaa before closing back toward the luontokeskus—handy landmarks if you are linking an errand or a ski-hill visit with the walk. From the same trailhead you can shorten the day on Jyppyränpolku or Peurapolku, stretch it on Palosenjärven polku or Pahtajärven polku, or continue onto Hetta: Jyppyrä–Närpistö summer trails when you want more distance. Enontekiö in Lapland is a natural base for these day loops before bigger treks such as Hetta–Pallas.

For services at the trailhead end of this outing, Metsähallitus publishes the Vuontisjärvi parking area on Luontoon.fi(4). Retkiseikkailu’s Enontekiö route list names Vuontisjärven vaativa esteetön reitti as a one-way outing on the Pallas side of the municipality’s trail collection(1). Enontekiö Lapland summarises hiking and trekking across Hetta, Kilpisjärvi, and Yli-Kyrö and links onward to Luontoon.fi pages and the Tunturi-Lapland Nature Centre for deeper planning(3). The trail is about 1.4 km as one line between its ends: a short, linear path at Vuontisjärvi in Enontekiö, Lapland. In Finnish outdoor signing, “vaativa esteetön” marks an accessible profile that may include steeper grades or other demanding features than the easiest barrier-free circuits, so it still pays to read current guidance and choose assistive equipment with that in mind. The Vuontisjärvi shore area is a busy multi-use node. Right beside the line you can pick up Metsähallitus’s lit fitness route Vuontisjärven valaistu kuntorata on its own Luontoon.fi page(2); a separate lit ski track and running variant share the same corner of the map for winter and fitness users. If you want a longer walk into open fells after this segment, Montellin tunturiretki climbs toward Montell from the same Vuontisjärvi side—read more on our pages for Montellin uusi kota and the nearby campfire site. Much longer summer links continue toward Hannukuru along Hetta-Hietajärvi-Vuontisjärvi-Hannukuru kesäreitit for backpackers threading the Hetta–Pallas corridor. Check Metsähallitus and Enontekiö Lapland for the latest conditions before you set out, especially in snow, ice, or melt season when adjacent ski and snowmobile corridors also use the Vuontisjärvi shore(3)(4).

Pyhäkeron pyöräretki is a summer marked cycling line in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park that starts from the Tunturi-Lapin luontokeskus area in Hetta and finishes at the Pyhäkero autiotupa cluster below the treeline. On our map it runs about 11.5 km one way through mountain-birch forest and gravel roads, not as a loop. For trail facts, closures, and the national-park map set, treat the Pyhäkeron pyöräretki page on Luontoon.fi as the primary reference(1). Enontekiö Arctic Lapland describes the outing as a good introduction to local MTB: the approach from the village side is manageable for newcomers, though you should still expect real climbs on the way to the hut(2). Their trail roundup adds that many riders describe a roughly 16–22 km day when they include the drive or cycle out along Mustavaarantie from the gate on Ounastie, about 5 km east of Hetta, or when they combine a boat crossing of Lake Ounasjärvi with a shorter pedal from the shore(3). Our geometry follows the visitor-centre start, which pairs naturally with parking at Tunturi-Lapin luontokeskus, the adjacent campfire site, and exhibits before you roll past Jyppyrän kuntoportaat only a few hundred metres into the ride. Along the mapped line, the landscape keeps opening toward Pyhäkero, the most visually dominant summit south of Hetta over Ounasjärvi(4). At the destination you reach Pyhäkero autiotupa, Pyhäkeron autiotupa tulentekopaikka, and Pyhäkero kahvila—natural rest points before optional foot or bike continuation toward the higher shoulder of the fell where sources promise views across toward Pallastunturi(2)(3). The route sits in the same trail hub as Peurapolku, the Mustavaarantie–Pyhäkero trail, and Hetta: Jyppyrä–Närpistö summer trails, so confident riders can stitch longer days from the same car parks. Anyone arriving from sea level should plan for rapid weather shifts; a calm morning in Enontekiö does not guarantee calm conditions on the climb(5). Carry wind and rain layers, drinkable water, and a paper or offline park map even though the summer line is marked(2)(3).

For permits, season limits, and the Metsähallitus page dedicated to this ride in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, start from Luontoon.fi(1). Enontekiö Arctic Lapland describes the Pahakuru trail from the Hietajärvi parking area as a marked mountain bike outing with plenty of climbing and descending, rocky stretches, and easier riding mixed in, all the way to open fell views(2). The line mapped here is about 17.7 km as one continuous mountain-bike track through Enontekiö in Lapland, rising into Pahakuru before dropping toward Lake Hietajärvi and the Ketomella–Hietajärvi parking area. After a wide sandy forest leg, the riding works upward toward the treeline with noticeably tougher pitches; higher up the character alternates between smoother gravel and more technical rocky strips typical of Lapland fells(3). The route shares the same Pahakuru service cluster as the long-distance Hetta–Pallas hiking trail: Pahakuru autiotupa sits beside Pahakuru tulipaikka and Pahakuru vesipaikka, a practical mid-ride stop before you roll on toward Hietajärvi puolikota at the lake and the parking area at Ketomella Hietajärven pysäköintialue. Where the track meets other marked long trails you can plan bigger links on paper, including the Hetta–Hietajärvi–Vuontisjärvi–Hannukuru summer trails, the Hetta–Pallas hiking trail, and Kesäretkeilyreitti 2; those corridors see both walkers and riders, so pass calmly and expect shared bridges and rest spots. A rider report on Levi Nyt underlines how the northern half of the wider Hetta–Pallas corridor feels much more rideable than the rockier southern approaches while still demanding fitness and solid tyres(3). User-drawn GPX lines on public platforms sometimes add roadside links around the circuit; check your own trace against Metsähallitus guidance(1). Near the route, restricted zones may limit cycling in patches—review a restrictions layer such as Jälki.fi before you leave(4).

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Toiminnanharjoittaja Enontekiön rhy.