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 dis...
Walk either direction along the marked long branch; confirm the intended distance at the trailhead.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
Marked with wooden posts and signposts in the terrain.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Hike / Walk
Activity
11.8 km
Distance
Plan about 3–5 hours on foot for the long option, depending on pace and stops at boards and the lean-to.
Est. Time
Forest paths and gravel roads in a former mining landscape; sections may be rooty or wet after rain.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
2013
Construction year
66.55772°N, 26.90605°E
Approximate location
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Our data was researched from Kemijärvi, 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.