Lake Palosenjärvi Trail, Enontekiö

Lake Palosenjärvi Trail

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Lake Palosenjärvi Trail

—•Hiking Trails

9.3 km

Route

Parking 1

Tunturi-Lapin luontokeskus

Tunturi-Lapin luontokeskus pysäköintialue

Tunturi-Lapin luontokeskus tulentekopaikka

Wilderness HutsTunturi-Lapin luontokeskuksen tulentekopaikka

Jyppyrän kuntoportaat

Fitness StairsMetalliset kuntoportaat, 114 askelmaa. Ei talvikunnossapitoa.

Jyppyrä polttopuusuoja kuivakäymälä

Outdoor Toilets

Description

For planning and rule changes, use the Palosenjärven polku page on Luontoon.fi. Enontekiö Käsivarren Lappi groups Hetta-area day walks and describes this as an intermediate hike over Jyppyrä’s hills, through forest and mire country, with many ups and downs, suitable for day trips and for running. The Suomi.fi ser...

Luontoon.fi – Palosenjärven polku+

Description

For planning and rule changes, use the Palosenjärven polku page on Luontoon.fi. Enontekiö Käsivarren Lappi groups Hetta-area day walks and describes this as an intermediate hike over Jyppyrä’s hills, through forest and mire country, with many ups and downs, suitable for day trips and for running. The Suomi.fi service description situates Tunturi-Lapin luontokeskus as Metsähallitus’ visitor hub for the area. Lake Palosenjärvi Trail is about 9.3 km on our map as a circuit that begins and ends at Tunturi-Lapin luontokeskus in Hetta, Enontekiö, Lapland. Visitor copy rounds the distance to about 9.5 km. From the nature-centre corner the signed line climbs alongside the Jyppyrä hillside network: you soon pass Jyppyrän kuntoportaat, then within about one kilometre the Jyppyrän laavu and the nearby firewood shelter with dry toilet—good stops before the trail swings into more open ground toward Jyppyränselkä, the high shoulder along this loop. You can make a worthy side trip up to the Jyppyrä viewpoint laavu and fireplace for views toward Ounasjärvi and the Ounastunturi fells; read more on our pages for Jyppyrän laavu and Jyppyrän kuntoportaat. The path crosses exercise and ski-track bases in places, uses duckboards over wet mire, and threads sparse pine forest with occasional glades; Palosenjärvi itself appears through the trees for a stretch but the footpath does not follow the shoreline. Interpretation boards touch local history such as old mail routes. In the last section the line shares a short segment with Peurapolku’s hunting heritage boards, then passes Hetan Frisbeegolfrata and Hetta Hiihtomaa before returning to the visitor-centre yard and parking. Luontopolkumies walked the loop with a Jyppyrä detour in about three hours, noted brown trail posts and a counter-clockwise circuit from the main departure gate, and recommends boots rather than light shoes where the ground stayed damp after rain. Allow roughly 2.5–4 hours depending on pace and side trips. Longer links in the same hub include Pahtajärven polku, which shares the opening kilometres toward Pahtajärvi and Närpistö, the short Jyppyrä Trail to the lookout, Kuntopolku fitness loop, Peurapolku, the Jyppyrä–Närpistö summer trail network, and the Mustavaarantie–Pyhäkero line toward Pyhäkero fell.

Length & route

Mapped length is about 9.3 km as one circuit returning to the nature centre; visitor materials often quote about 9.5 km. Adding the Jyppyrä summit detour adds distance and ascent compared with staying strictly on the Palosenjärvi signed line. Pahtajärven polku shares the first stage from the same visitor centre toward Pahtajärvi and Närpistö for hikers wanting a longer day.

Getting there

Start from the yard and parking of Tunturi-Lapin luontokeskus (Fell Lapland Visitor Centre) on Peuratie in Hetta; maps, exhibitions, and café are available at the centre in season. Enontekiö Käsivarren Lappi summarises routes around Hetta from the same hub.

Good to know

Carry water and windproof layers; midsummer mosquitoes can be lively on mire edges. Check Luontoon.fi and the visitor centre for any temporary trail notices.

History

Interpretation along the walk recalls historic postal connections through the fells.

Managed by

Enontekiö

Enontekiö

Official Maintenance

GPX data from: © Metsähallitus, 2024

Trail info

Counter-clockwise along the signed circuit from the main trailhead gate at Tunturi-Lapin luontokeskus.

Route direction

Recreation Area

Recreation Area

Lake

Lake

Brown

Route Signs

Open / Good Condition

Open / Good Condition

Luontopolkumies – Palosenjärven polku Enontekiöllä

Activities allowed

Run

Activity

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

9.3 km

Distance

About 2.5–4 hours on foot for the main circuit, or around three hours if you include the Jyppyrä viewpoint spur as described in field blogs.

Est. Time

Forest soil and rooty path, duckboards over mires, short sections on maintained exercise or ski-track bases

Surface

Loop, Single Track

Route Type

Light Traffic

Traffic

Partial Shade

Shade

No Shade

Shade

Luontopolkumies – Palosenjärven polku Enontekiöllä

Location

68.39443°N, 23.66816°E

Parking coordinates

HettaVillage

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 TrailsLake Palosenjärvi Trail

Lake Palosenjärvi Trail9.3 km

Route

Parking 1

Tunturi-Lapin luontokeskus

Tunturi-Lapin luontokeskus pysäköintialue

Tunturi-Lapin luontokeskus tulentekopaikka

Wilderness HutsTunturi-Lapin luontokeskuksen tulentekopaikka

Jyppyrän kuntoportaat

Fitness StairsMetalliset kuntoportaat, 114 askelmaa. Ei talvikunnossapitoa.

Jyppyrä polttopuusuoja kuivakäymälä

Outdoor Toilets

Description

For planning and rule changes, use the Palosenjärven polku page on Luontoon.fi. Enontekiö Käsivarren Lappi groups Hetta-area day walks and describes this as an intermediate hike over Jyppyrä’s hills, through forest and mire country, with many ups and downs, suitable for day trips and for running. The Suomi.fi ser...

Luontoon.fi – Palosenjärven polku+

Description

For planning and rule changes, use the Palosenjärven polku page on Luontoon.fi. Enontekiö Käsivarren Lappi groups Hetta-area day walks and describes this as an intermediate hike over Jyppyrä’s hills, through forest and mire country, with many ups and downs, suitable for day trips and for running. The Suomi.fi service description situates Tunturi-Lapin luontokeskus as Metsähallitus’ visitor hub for the area. Lake Palosenjärvi Trail is about 9.3 km on our map as a circuit that begins and ends at Tunturi-Lapin luontokeskus in Hetta, Enontekiö, Lapland. Visitor copy rounds the distance to about 9.5 km. From the nature-centre corner the signed line climbs alongside the Jyppyrä hillside network: you soon pass Jyppyrän kuntoportaat, then within about one kilometre the Jyppyrän laavu and the nearby firewood shelter with dry toilet—good stops before the trail swings into more open ground toward Jyppyränselkä, the high shoulder along this loop. You can make a worthy side trip up to the Jyppyrä viewpoint laavu and fireplace for views toward Ounasjärvi and the Ounastunturi fells; read more on our pages for Jyppyrän laavu and Jyppyrän kuntoportaat. The path crosses exercise and ski-track bases in places, uses duckboards over wet mire, and threads sparse pine forest with occasional glades; Palosenjärvi itself appears through the trees for a stretch but the footpath does not follow the shoreline. Interpretation boards touch local history such as old mail routes. In the last section the line shares a short segment with Peurapolku’s hunting heritage boards, then passes Hetan Frisbeegolfrata and Hetta Hiihtomaa before returning to the visitor-centre yard and parking. Luontopolkumies walked the loop with a Jyppyrä detour in about three hours, noted brown trail posts and a counter-clockwise circuit from the main departure gate, and recommends boots rather than light shoes where the ground stayed damp after rain. Allow roughly 2.5–4 hours depending on pace and side trips. Longer links in the same hub include Pahtajärven polku, which shares the opening kilometres toward Pahtajärvi and Närpistö, the short Jyppyrä Trail to the lookout, Kuntopolku fitness loop, Peurapolku, the Jyppyrä–Närpistö summer trail network, and the Mustavaarantie–Pyhäkero line toward Pyhäkero fell.

Length & route

Mapped length is about 9.3 km as one circuit returning to the nature centre; visitor materials often quote about 9.5 km. Adding the Jyppyrä summit detour adds distance and ascent compared with staying strictly on the Palosenjärvi signed line. Pahtajärven polku shares the first stage from the same visitor centre toward Pahtajärvi and Närpistö for hikers wanting a longer day.

Getting there

Start from the yard and parking of Tunturi-Lapin luontokeskus (Fell Lapland Visitor Centre) on Peuratie in Hetta; maps, exhibitions, and café are available at the centre in season. Enontekiö Käsivarren Lappi summarises routes around Hetta from the same hub.

Good to know

Carry water and windproof layers; midsummer mosquitoes can be lively on mire edges. Check Luontoon.fi and the visitor centre for any temporary trail notices.

History

Interpretation along the walk recalls historic postal connections through the fells.

Managed by

Enontekiö

Enontekiö

Official Maintenance

GPX data from: © Metsähallitus, 2024

Trail info

Location

Counter-clockwise along the signed circuit from the main trailhead gate at Tunturi-Lapin luontokeskus.

Route direction

Recreation Area

Recreation Area

Lake

Lake

Brown

Route Signs

Open / Good Condition

Open / Good Condition

Luontopolkumies – Palosenjärven polku Enontekiöllä

Location

68.39443°N, 23.66816°E

Parking coordinates

HettaVillage

Hiking TrailsCategory

Activities allowed

Run

Activity

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

9.3 km

Distance

About 2.5–4 hours on foot for the main circuit, or around three hours if you include the Jyppyrä viewpoint spur as described in field blogs.

Est. Time

Forest soil and rooty path, duckboards over mires, short sections on maintained exercise or ski-track bases

Surface

Loop, Single Track

Route Type

Light Traffic

Traffic

Partial Shade

Shade

No Shade

Shade

Luontopolkumies – Palosenjärven polku Enontekiöllä

Explore nearby

Palojoensuu - Lentokenttä - Ounasjärvi Moottorikelkkaura

Ounasjärvi - Mustijänkä Moottorikelkkaura

Ounasjärvi - Vanhajoki Moottorikelkkaura

Rate & Review

Be the first to write a review for "Lake Palosenjärvi Trail"

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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 TrailsLake Palosenjärvi Trail