Lemmenjoki Gold Trail
Route
Description
The Lemmenjoki Gold Trail is about 45.1 km as one marked hiking route through Lemmenjoki National Park in Inari. It is a demanding, multi-day wilderness walk that follows the park’s gold-panning story from river shores and old pine forests up onto open fells. Metsähallitus publishes the official trail page for Lemmenjo...
Managed by
Inari
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Walk in either direction along the marked Gold Trail; many people plan around boat departures from Njurkulahti or stage overnight stops at Morgamoja, Ravadasjärvi, or Sotkajärvi depending on transport.
Route direction
Orange and white plastic ribbon markings are used on marked Lemmenjoki routes in the Ravadasköngäs area.
Route Signs
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
45.1 km
Distance
About 2–3 days for most hikers with nights at wilderness huts or tent sites; very fit parties sometimes push longer days, but water crossings and heat make a relaxed schedule safer.
Est. Time
Forest footpaths and soft organic soil, sections on former machine tracks, occasional duckboards and riverbank paths, open fell birch and pine; expect uneven ground and exposed roots.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Location
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Lemmenjoki Gold Trail"
Share a photo from a recent trip
Answers to your questions
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.
Lemmenjoki Gold Trail45.1 km
Route
Description
The Lemmenjoki Gold Trail is about 45.1 km as one marked hiking route through Lemmenjoki National Park in Inari. It is a demanding, multi-day wilderness walk that follows the park’s gold-panning story from river shores and old pine forests up onto open fells. Metsähallitus publishes the official trail page for Lemmenjo...
Managed by
Inari
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Location
Walk in either direction along the marked Gold Trail; many people plan around boat departures from Njurkulahti or stage overnight stops at Morgamoja, Ravadasjärvi, or Sotkajärvi depending on transport.
Route direction
Orange and white plastic ribbon markings are used on marked Lemmenjoki routes in the Ravadasköngäs area.
Route Signs
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Location
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
45.1 km
Distance
About 2–3 days for most hikers with nights at wilderness huts or tent sites; very fit parties sometimes push longer days, but water crossings and heat make a relaxed schedule safer.
Est. Time
Forest footpaths and soft organic soil, sections on former machine tracks, occasional duckboards and riverbank paths, open fell birch and pine; expect uneven ground and exposed roots.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Lemmenjoki Gold Trail"
Share a photo from a recent trip
Answers to your questions
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.