The Joenkielinen Trail is a demanding circular day hike in Lemmenjoki National Park in Inari, Lapland. The trail is about 16 km long as one loop and is intended for summer hiking when the ground is free of snow. Metsähallitus publishes route information as the Joenkielinen kesäretkeilyreitti on Luontoon.fi. Lemmenjo...
The loop can be walked in either direction; many accounts describe a clockwise day on the ring.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Lake
Lake
River
River
Wilderness Area
Wilderness Area
Orange paint and markers in the terrain.
Route Signs
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Hike / Walk
Activity
16 km
Distance
About 8–9 hours for the full loop when snow-free; fit groups sometimes finish faster.
Est. Time
Old pine forest, boggy stretches, duckboards including welded steel decks, rocky and rooty fell slopes near the summit.
Surface
Loop, Single Track
Route Type
Light 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.