For route options, terrain, and national park rules in Urho Kekkonen National Park, start with the Iisakkipää Nature Trail page on Luontoon.fi. Marika and Mikko’s Matkalla Missä Milloinkin winter guide adds practical notes on parking at the Saariselkä trailhead and how the short and long loops fit together. Mika...
Walkers report both directions; one guide prefers clockwise for the longer ring.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Clearly marked posts and paint along the route.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Hike / Walk
Activity
5.1 km
Distance
About 1–2 hours for the shorter forest loop and roughly 2 hours or more for the longer fell tour in summer, depending on pace. In winter Matkalla Missä Milloinkin suggests roughly 1–3 hours for the short loop and 3–5 hours for the long loop on snowshoes, often faster on hard-packed snow.
Est. Time
Dirt
Surface
Single Track
Route Type
Moderate Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
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Our data was researched from Inari, 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.