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Summer hiking trail (Ketomella–Tappuri)

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10.2 km

Route

Description

Luontoon.fi – Kesäretkeilyreitti (Ketomella–Tappuri)+

Description

For the official trail sheet for this Ketomella–Tappuri summer connection, use the Kesäretkeilyreitti page on Luontoon.fi. Enontekiö Lapland lists marked hiking options around Hetta, Kilpisjärvi, and Yli-Kyrö and points travellers to nature centres for maps. Retkipaikka’s Hetta–Pallas hut guide describes Tappurin autiotupa as a worthwhile stop slightly off the main Hetta-Pallas vaellusreitti spine: signage appears after the Siosvaara crossing, a reindeer-handling yard sits nearby, and a wide duckboard path runs through mountain birch. The trail is about 10.2 km point-to-point. About 1.4 km along you reach Tappurin autiotupa, an outdoor campfire spot at Tappuri ulkotulipaikka, and dry toilets — a natural break before longer legs on Hetta-Hietajärvi-Vuontisjärvi-Hannukuru kesäreitit or Hetta-Pallas vaellusreitti, which meet this line at the same trail junction. Maraston valtionpolku uses the same Tappuri cluster, so you can combine a short walk here with the state trail loop if your timetable allows. Pallas–Yllästunturi National Park camping zones, fees, and seasonal rules are explained on Luontoon.fi. Arctic weather changes quickly; carry a map, spare clothing, and enough food even for a day walk. Late June through mid-September is the usual window for snow-free hiking in Enontekiö.

Length & route

About 10.2 km point-to-point (authoritative mapped length). Luontoon.fi lists this trail as Kesäretkeilyreitti between Ketomella and Tappuri. Enontekiö has several routes named Kesäretkeilyreitti; this database row matches the 10.2 km Ketomella–Tappuri geometry.

Getting there

Luontoon.fi describes this line as the Ketomella–Tappuri summer hiking trail; confirm the recommended start end and any road closures before you drive. Many visitors reach the Yli-Kyrö side from Ketomella Hietajärven pysäköintialue along Ounastie, which also serves longer Hetta–Pallas and Pahakuru loop walks. Tunturi-Lapin luontokeskus in Hetta supplies maps and advice for the wider trail network.

Good to know

Wilderness hut etiquette, gas stoves, and water sources on the wider Hetta–Pallas corridor are summarised in field guides such as Retkipaikka’s hut series; always cross-check current hut pages on Luontoon.fi before you rely on a specific service. Mobile coverage weakens quickly away from villages.

Managed by

Enontekiö

Official Maintenance

GPX data from: © Metsähallitus, 2024

Trail info

National Park

Area

Wilderness Area

Marked Route

Route Signs

Open / Good Condition

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

10.2 km

Distance

Roughly 3–5 hours as a day hike depending on pace and breaks.

Est. Time

Forest path and duckboards near Tappuri; mixed forest and fell margin terrain typical of the park edge.

Surface

Point-to-Point, Single Track

Route Type

Light Traffic

Traffic

Partial Shade

Shade

Retkipaikka – Hetta–Pallas opas: autiotuvat

Location

68.28197°N, 23.84150°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

LaplandRegion

EnontekiöCity

Yli-KyröVillage

Hiking TrailsCategory

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Enontekiö, and other trusted sources, in March 2026. Our route / place GPX data comes from Metsähallitus / Lipas, last updated March 2026. Always check their official website for safety-critical updates.

Finland Lapland Enontekiö Hiking TrailsSummer hiking trail (Ketomella–Tappuri)