Kemijärvi Map

The trail leads to the lean -to from the highway. Juuvaara laavu

For the official trail page, rules, and services in Pyhä-Luosto National Park, start with the Poropolku entry on Luontoon.fi(1). This Kemijärvi route is not the better-known 5.3 km Poropolku loop at Kiilopää in Urho Kekkonen National Park; it is a shorter themed walk through the Tunturiaava mire near Pyhätunturi, managed by Metsähallitus in the same national park. The trail is about 3.4 km on foot. It runs as a point-to-point path between the Tiaislaavu and Porolaavu rest areas on the open aapa mire, with wide views toward Pyhä’s fells. Pyhä Ski Resort(2) describes the Tunturiaava boardwalk landscape, the Tiaislaavu lean-to as a natural break spot, and the option to branch via Porolaavu on quieter duckboards. Taipaleita(3) walked the linked winter circuit from the same landscape and notes a reindeer-handling enclosure along the way, open bogs, duckboards on wet ground, and sightlines toward Kultakero, Ukonhattu, Isokuru gorge, and Noitatunturi—useful orientation even when you hike Poropolku in summer. Kemijärvi lies in Lapland. At the Tiaislaavu end you are close to the start of Tunturiaavan luontopolku and to winter ski tracks that pass the same shelters; dry toilets are available near both Tiaislaavu and Porolaavu for day visitors.

The Tunturiaapa Nature Trail is about 5.6 km in Pyhä-Luosto National Park in Lapland, between the fell resort of Pyhä and the open aapa bog known as Tunturiaapa. Kemijärvi is the home municipality on our page. The trail is an easy, very popular day walk that joins the dense shelter cluster at Isokuru — Isokurun laavu, Isokuru laavu, Isokuru kota and Isokurun kota — with boardwalk sections across the bog, a bird tower overlooking the wetland, and Tiaislaavu on the mire edge. For route information, rules, and any closures, the Tunturiaapa Nature Trail pages on Luontoon.fi(1) are the primary official source. The Pyhä resort hiking overview on Pyhä.fi(2) summarises how this loop fits the wider summer trail network around Isokuru and Pyhätunturi. From the Isokuru end you can continue onto longer marked hikes without backtracking: Pyhä-Luosto kesäreitti, Noitatunturin valloitus toward Noitatunturi, Isokuru–Keropirtti kesäreitti through the gorge floor, Isokuru - Karhunjuomalampi toward Karhunjuomalampi, the stair-free Isokuru portaaton reitti, Poropolku from Tiaislaavu toward Porolaavu, Aittakuru kesäreitti toward the Pyhä resort side, and Pyhätunturi - Karhunjuomalampi kesäreitti. Many visitors walk the loop counter-clockwise so that the metal staircase beside Isokurun kota is a descent rather than a long climb(3). After the wide forest path from Luontokeskus Naava, the route threads handsome pine forest before opening onto Tunturiaapa. Duckboards carry the trail across wet sections. About halfway round, Tunturiaavan lintutorni offers a raised view over the bog toward the Pyhätunturi skyline(3). Tiaislaavu makes a natural lunch stop; a marked branch toward Poropolku leaves nearby if you want a short add-on toward Porolaavu(3). Near the Pyhä resort edge the line passes Pyhätunturi DiscGolfPark and finishes close to the Pyhä ski hill area. Elinan matkalaukussa captures the mix of forest, silence, and wide-open mire in a family-friendly walk report worth reading for pacing and atmosphere(3). Sirpan luontoblogi describes the aapa habitat and boardwalk experience in more detail for anyone curious about the mire environment(4). Carry water or refill where facilities exist; a tap has been reported near Tiaislaavu in visitor write-ups(3). Respect the national park code: stay on marked routes, keep dogs leashed, and leave no trace.

Ulkuniemi nature trail is about 2.5 km as one continuous path along Lake Kemijärvi in the Luusua–Ulkuniemi area, roughly 30 km south of central Kemijärvi in Lapland. It is not a round loop; most people treat it as an out-and-back from the same trailhead. The logical start on our map is beside Ulkuniemen uimapaikka on Luusuantie, where the lake shore and a municipal swimming place make a natural break and meeting point. For route listings, difficulty notes and the latest municipal outdoor information, City of Kemijärvi points visitors to its map service and to Retkikartta rather than publishing every shore path as a separate brochure page(1). The city’s English Luusua village page, in the municipal housing section, covers long human use of the southern lakeshore, everyday outdoor life such as berry picking and fishing, and quiet forest-and-water scenery despite past regulation works on the main river—useful background for why short forest walks remain part of local life here(2). Luusuan kyläseura, the village association for the wider Luusua area, names Ulkuniemi among its sub-areas alongside places such as Tuulaniemi and Keskikylä and sketches how bays and narrows read on the lake map(3). Along the route you stay close to Lake Kemijärvi. Ulkuniemen uimapaikka is right at the beginning: worth a swim or a lakeside pause in summer if the beach is open and conditions suit you. The long Kemijärvi paddling route network in our database shares this corner of the lake with walkers—many kayak and boat waypoints lie far out on open water, but the shoreline here is the same big lake system if you are planning combined stays in Luusua. Dedicated searches did not surface a blog article or YouTube clip that clearly names only this luontopolku; adding a verified field video would improve the page later. Kemijärvi is Finland’s northernmost city; Lapland frames the whole municipality. Check City of Kemijärvi channels for any local notices before you travel(1).

Isokuru stair-free gorge route is about 2,5 km as a one-way link through Pyhä-Luosto National Park in Lapland, using the rebuilt boardwalk in Isokuru without the long main staircase used when you approach from Luontokeskus Naava by the shortest path. Metsähallitus describes Isokuru as a deep summer and autumn gorge where you must stay on the built trail inside the restricted zone and check park rules on Luontoon.fi(1). Parking and seasonal visitor services for Luontokeskus Naava are on Luontoon.fi(2). Pyhä.fi outlines how the wider Karhunjuomalampi circuit reaches Isokuru from the north and west with marked trails and explains the gorge bottom boardwalk, Pyhänkasteenlampi, and the separate 447-step climb to Uhriharju as part of longer options(3). The line sits in Finnish Lapland; Kemijärvi is the city tied to this listing, while everyday hikers usually stage trips from Pyhätunturi and Naava. Along the way, about 1,5 km into the walk you reach Isokurun kota, Isokuru kota, Isokuru laavu, and Isokurun laavu at the same boardwalk cluster: a large kota, open lean-tos, fireplaces, and dry toilets nearby. Tiaislaavu a little farther offers another sheltered stop on the same stair-free corridor, with dry toilets close by. Read more on our pages for those shelters for bookings or firewood customs where they apply. This segment links into much longer summer hiking on Pyhä-Luosto kesäreitti and the popular Isokuru–Karhunjuomalampi connection(3); if you want a tougher loop from Naava, Noitatunturin valloitus is a separate marked option writers often link to the same cliff lines(4). The boardwalk you walk here was renewed after the older 2008 wooden structure became too narrow; Yle reported the new deck as more than half as wide again with a metal frame and wooden walking surface for durability(5). Retkipaikka’s on-the-ground feature after reopening notes how wide the structure feels, the light rope fences in places, and that families, older walkers, and leashed dogs were already using the gorge path—useful colour even though the full Karhunjuomalampi ring remains a longer, stair-assisted circuit if you close the loop past Uhriharju(4).

The Raajärvi geological nature trail is a marked hiking route of about 11.8 km in Kemijärvi municipality, Lapland. It starts from Wanha Kaivoskylä at Ravintola Mainari, on the shore of Lake Raajärvi in the former Rautaruukki mining village. Ravintola Mainari describes the network as Raajärven luontopolku with three distance options (about 3 km, 8 km, and 12 km); the line on our map is about 11.8 km and matches the long option(1). For the latest on services, parking, and access from the yard, check Ravintola Mainari(1). The trail was built in 2013 as a geology-themed walk through forest and former mine landscapes(1). The City of Kemijärvi’s Päiväjoki–Raajärvi village page explains how GTK carries out mineral exploration in the area most years, and points to local sights such as Kotavaara rock formations and cleared hiidenkirnut (glacial potholes), the Raajärvi–Leveäselkä esker with its springs, and the old mining village itself(2). Erä-Katisko, a nearby accommodation and programme provider, also points hikers to this geological loop from Mainari’s yard(3). Along the long option, about 10 km from the start, you pass Pikkumatolammen laavu—a simple lean-to where you can pause before the last kilometres. The route is point-to-point rather than a closed loop. The wider countryside includes the long-distance Suomutunturi-Kemijärvi-Junkuaselkä moottorikelkkareitti snowmobile route; stay on the marked hiking path and use extra care when snowmobiles are active. Kemijärvi lies in Finnish Lapland. Lapland is known for boreal forest, lakes, and former mining communities turned outdoor destinations.

Suomu hiking trails is about 25.8 km as one continuous marked hiking route through the Suomutunturi recreation area southeast of Kemijärvi in Finnish Lapland. The Suomutunturi destination site quotes roughly 30 km of summer hiking paths across the same fell and forest network, with cycling and paddling routes listed separately(1). For how the municipality fits ski and running track upkeep into the wider Kemijärvi system—including the Suomu tourist area alongside destinations such as Pyhä-Luosto—see the City of Kemijärvi’s ski-trail and running-path pages(2). The line is not a closed loop. It starts from the Suomun laskettelukeskus address on Kotakuja, where the ski hill, hotel, and rental services anchor most visits. Within the first few kilometres you pass Nurkkalampi, a forest pond that doubles as a rest point on the area’s cross-country network. Around nine kilometres, Suomu kota liiteri sits where shorter ski connectors such as Suomukangas Latu meet the main trails—a useful firewood shelter and break spot when you are threading hiking lines together with winter tracks. The eastern part of the route reaches Riutukan laavu and Riutukan autiotupa at about 23.4 km: a lean-to and a wilderness hut in the same clearing, suited to a long lunch or an overnight if you plan a two-day hike and follow hut rules. In summer and autumn the terrain mixes dry pine forest, open fell shoulder near the ski slopes, and shared corridors with Suomun ladut and the wider snowmobile and ski trail network—Teija Salomaa describes a summit outing from Hotel Suomutunturi with red marker posts carrying blue-background hiker symbols, a steep climb to the roughly 410 m top, and a quieter descent on older forest paths before joining ski and snowmobile routes near the base(3). That summit loop is a popular subset; your full hiking line continues farther to Riutukan. Expect to share some sections with other trail users in winter; respect grooming times and any dog-on-leash rules posted for ski tracks(2). Dry toilets are typically available at maintained huts and laavu stops; use designated campfire sites and carry out waste as posted at Riutukan and other structures.

The Isokuru–Keropirtti summer trail is a 1.3 km boardwalk route through the Isokuru gorge in Pyhä-Luosto National Park, in the municipalities of Kemijärvi and Pelkosenniemi in Lapland. Isokuru is Finland's deepest gorge at 220 m, and this short but spectacular walk follows its floor from the shelter cluster at the southern entrance through the full length of the gorge to the Keropirtti destination at the far end. The entire Isokuru area is a restricted zone — hiking is permitted only during the snow-free season and strictly on the marked path, as avalanche risk makes winter access dangerous. For the most up-to-date conditions and park rules, the Pyhä-Luosto hiking section on Luontoon.fi(2) is the best place to check before your visit. The trail begins at the Isokurun kota, a large covered kota with a fireplace and an open campfire spot right at the gorge entrance. Isokurun laavu, an open lean-to shelter, stands just steps away. Dry toilets are available at the kota. These are among the busiest shelters in the national park, serving hikers arriving from multiple trails. From this cluster the boardwalk descends into the gorge proper. The quartzite walls rise on either side, shaped by over 2.5 billion years of weathering, glacial erosion, and frost-cracking. Frost has fractured the rock into sharp-edged talus and scree slopes over the ages, and many rock surfaces still carry ripple marks left by an ancient sea. A few small, crystal-clear pools appear on the gorge floor; one is traditionally used as a wishing well. Retkipaikka's report on the reopened route describes the boardwalk as wide, well-built with a metal frame and partial rope barriers, and comfortable to walk(1). The original path dated from 2008 but became deteriorated and narrow, forcing hikers off the marked route onto the protected rocky terrain. The full rebuild took over two years — materials were transported into the gorge by snowmobile and small forestry machines in winter, given the difficult terrain. The renovated route reopened on 10 September 2021. At the far end of the gorge the trail reaches the Keropirtti area. Nearby, a side path leads to the Pyhänkasteenputous waterfall — a 17 m cascade falling into the 12 m deep Pyhänkasteenlampi lake, both historically significant as Sámi sacred sites. Steep stairs (around 447 steps) ascend from the waterfall to Uhriharjun, a narrow quartzite ridge roughly 50 m above the gorge floor with views back down the full length of Isokuru. From the Isokurun kota junction at the start of this trail several routes branch out: the long-distance Pyhä-Luosto kesäreitti passes through as one of its major waypoints, Noitatunturin valloitus (10.8 km) heads westward to the fell summit of Noitatunturi, Isokuru – Karhunjuomalampi (4.6 km) links south to Karhunjuomalammen päivätupa, and Tunturiaavan luontopolku (5.6 km) loops through the open fell bog. For visitors needing a stair-free option, the Isokuru portaaton reitti (2.5 km) follows an alternative path bypassing all steps.

The Ämmänvaara nature trail is a short hiking route of about 1.5 km in Kemijärvi in Finnish Lapland. The outing is not a loop: you follow the same path back from the Ämmänniemi shoreline area. Visit Kemijärvi describes the start at the Rakkalahdentie parking in Ämmänniemi, brown signing for Ämmänvaaran luontopolku, and markings on wooden poles that read clearly in the terrain(1). Visit Finland summarizes the climb toward Ämmänvaara hill, a path junction after roughly one kilometre, viewpoints above Lake Kemijärvi, and a steeper descent to a lakeside rest place with a kota and fireplace suited to picnics and swimming(2). Along the walk, our data places Ämmänniemi laavu within a few hundred metres of the start, Ämmänvaaran näköalapaikka on the upper slopes, and Ämmänvaara kota right beside the shore—handy for a lean-to break, open views toward town and water, and a kota for shelter and food. Visit Kemijärvi notes two upper viewpoints plus a lower viewing spot and explains that cartography is still catching up even though poles on the ground already show the options(1). For planning and access updates across Kemijärvi’s close-to-town nature sites, Visit Kemijärvi’s Natural trails material is the practical place to start(1). Visit Finland positions the outing as suitable year-round with straightforward orientation along the marked tread(2). LikeALocal Guide highlights archaeology from the 1990 inventory—Stone Age occupation traces on the north side of the fell and a quartz working area on the south slope—and recommends the trail for forest–lake scenery along the old foot track(3).

For maps and the wider network around town, start with the City of Kemijärvi outdoor routes hub(1) and the summer recreation overview, which lists central walking routes among easy-to-reach summer options(2). Visit Kemijärvi describes a central walking and cycling circuit on foot or by bike past Kuumalampi park, a fitness park, playgrounds, and the skate park, with stops on the lakeside path for International Wood Sculpting Week artworks and the town beach for a picnic(3). On this page the mapped line is about 0.5 km as a point-to-point riverside link in Kemijärvi: it follows the Kemijoki shore toward Kotavaara and ends at Kotavaaran laavu and Kotavaaran näkötorni—a three-storey metal lookout with views over Kemijärvi and the river, a lean-to, and a campfire spot nearby. Climb the tower only at your own risk(3). If you want the marked foot connection from the same hill area, it continues as Kotavaaran torniin johtava tie, a short walking trail to the tower and shelter. Tytti Tuominen’s Retkipaikka piece on winter city walking in Kemijärvi highlights how you can stitch hours of easy walking from the centre along shore paths, with Kuumalampi’s benches, arched bridges, lighting, and sculpture works as part of the wider waterfront experience(4). The city points visitors to its map service and Retkikartta for detail on how this segment connects to other shore paths, parks, and facilities(1)(2).

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