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Palojärvi–Leppäjärvi–Ounasjärvi snowmobile track

—•Snowmobile Trails

34.5 km

Description

Luontoon.fi – Palojärvi – Leppäjärvi – Ounasjärvi+

Description

For trail-specific planning on this Metsähallitus snowmobile track, Luontoon.fi lists Palojärvi – Leppäjärvi – Ounasjärvi as its own route page. Enontekiö Lapland summarises how snowmobiling works across the municipality: riding is only allowed on marked snowmobile tracks and on lake ice, straying off the track without the landowner’s permission is not allowed, and some route networks need a paid permit while routes starting from Hetta village and the Victoria border line are described as free of a separate permit. Enontekiön kunta publishes PDF snowmobile maps for the southern and Käsivarsi parts of the municipality, notes that municipal tracks are available whenever snow and ice allow, and points to Metsähallitus and Kilpisjärven ladut ry for permit-track maintenance updates. The track is about 34.5 km as one continuous line on our map and runs point-to-point from the Palojärvi end toward Lake Ounasjärvi at Hetta in Enontekiö, Lapland. It is a winter route through forest and lake-and-mire landscapes typical of Western Lapland, linking the Palojärvi and Leppäjärvi lake country with the wider Ounasjärvi area where many visitors base themselves. Because this corridor lies in the extensive Enontekiö snowmobile network, you will often use it as a segment rather than an isolated outing. Connectors in our database include Palojoensuu – Lentokenttä – Ounasjärvi Moottorikelkkaura, Enontekiön moottorikelkkaurat, Palojärvi – Näkkälänvaara – Ounasjärvi Moottorikelkkaura, and the summer hiking connection Retkeilyreitti Kultima-Leppäjärvi where it meets the line. Near the Ounasjärvi shore, Tunturi-Lapin luontokeskus is the main visitor hub for the Pallas area, and Ounasjärven eteläranta is a well-known lakeshore stopping point in the same cluster. Permitting deserves attention before you go. Visit Enontekiö Lapland states that on the Lätäseno–Hietajoki mire reserve, the snowmobile track from Palojärvi toward Kilpisjärvi—including spurs such as Syväjärvi–Karesuvanto and Raittijärvi–Saarikoski—requires a paid Metsähallitus statewide track permit, with purchase through eraluvat.fi. Fees and permit classes can change, so confirm the current rules on the official permit pages before a trip. The municipality lists outdoor recreation contact details for trail questions, and reminds that all riding is at your own risk. Carry normal cold-weather and ice-safety habits: conditions on lakes and mires change during the season.

Length & route

About 34.5 km point-to-point on our map between the Palojärvi–Leppäjärvi start cluster and the Ounasjärvi end near Hetta. Treat crossings of open mires and lakes with normal winter caution even when the line follows a maintained track.

Getting there

This track is part of the regional snowmobile map set: Enontekiön kunta links printable PDFs for the southern area and Käsivarsi snowmobile routes, which help you line up access and parking before leaving Hetta or Palojärvi directions. For the route identity on Metsähallitus services, see the Palojärvi – Leppäjärvi – Ounasjärvi entry on Luontoon.fi. If you are unsure which permit applies to your chosen loop, read the current track-permit rules on eraluvat.fi.

Good to know

Regional overview and safari-operator listings are on Enontekiö Lapland’s winter pages. Kilpisjärvi village-area tracks maintained by Kilpisjärven ladut ry use their own trail-fee page, which matters if you continue that direction after this segment.

Managed by

Enontekiö

Official Maintenance

Trail info

https://www.luontoon.fi/fi/lajit/moottorikelkkailu/kartta

Winter Maintenance

Marked Route

Route Signs

Terrain & conditions

34.5 km

Distance

Ice / Snow

Surface

Point-to-Point, Wide Track

Route Type

Location

68.37847°N, 23.61078°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

LaplandRegion

EnontekiöCity

HettaVillage

Snowmobile TrailsCategory

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Enontekiön moottorikelkkaurat

423 m

Free

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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.

Finland Lapland Enontekiö Snowmobile TrailsPalojärvi–Leppäjärvi–Ounasjärvi snowmobile track

Palojärvi–Leppäjärvi–Ounasjärvi snowmobile track34.5 km

Description

Luontoon.fi – Palojärvi – Leppäjärvi – Ounasjärvi+

Description

Length & route

Getting there

Good to know

Managed by

Enontekiö

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Location

https://www.luontoon.fi/fi/lajit/moottorikelkkailu/kartta

Winter Maintenance

Marked Route

Route Signs

Location

68.37847°N, 23.61078°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

LaplandRegion

EnontekiöCity

HettaVillage

Snowmobile TrailsCategory

Terrain & conditions

34.5 km

Distance

Ice / Snow

Surface

Point-to-Point, Wide Track

Route Type

Explore nearby

Enontekiön moottorikelkkaurat

423 m

Free

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