Montell fell hike is about 4.3 km one way through Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park near Enontekiö in Lapland. It leaves the Vuontisjärvi parking area, skirts the lake shore, then climbs a wide, gravelled track through mountain birch before reaching the open fell and the Montell cabin saddle on the Hetta-Pallas vaellus...
Enontekiö
Official Maintenance
Most people ascend from Vuontisjärvi and return the same way; you may continue either direction on the Hetta-Pallas vaellusreitti from the saddle.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Lake
Lake
Brown directional signage toward Montellinmaja along the gravel track.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Ski
Activity
Hike / Walk
Activity
Bike
Activity
4.3 km
Distance
about 2–4 hours round trip including breaks (typical summer day hike)
Est. Time
Gravel and dirt
Surface
Point-to-Point, Wide Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
No Shade
Shade
1906
Construction year
1946
Renovation years
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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.