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Juuvaara scenic trail

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0.5 km

Route

Juuvaaran laavu

Wilderness HutsJuuvaaran laavu is a free lean-to shelter on Juuvaara hill in Juujärvi, Kemijärvi. Visit Kemijärvi(2) and Luontoon.fi(3) describe the Juuvaara scenic trail that reaches the lean-to, and the City of Kemijärvi(1) outlines ...

Juuvaara käymälä liiteri

0.5 km|Free

Outdoor Toilets

Description

Visit Kemijärvi – Juuvaaran retkeilyreitti+

Description

Juuvaara scenic trail is a short, steep path on Juuvaara hill above Lake Juujärvi in the Juujärvi village area, about 50 km south of Kemijärvi in Lapland. The Juujärvi landscape is nationally significant riverside countryside along the Kemijoki, and the Juuvaara block was highlighted when the area was selected as a nationally important landscape in 2021. Visit Kemijärvi describes the walking line, driving directions, and the Seitakorventie address for planning a visit, and Visit Finland summarises the same outing as suitable year-round. The trail is about 0.5 km one way to Juuvaaran laavu on the rocky top; the same way back makes a roughly kilometre round trip, which matches how Visit Kemijärvi rounds the hike. The path climbs through pine forest, then crosses exposed rock on duckboards before you reach the lean-to. From Juuvaaran laavu the view opens over the Kemijoki toward Juujärvi village on the far shore. Next to the lean-to, Juuvaara käymälä liiteri combines a dry toilet and woodshed—handy for a longer pause. Visit Kemijärvi blog followed the climb in 2017 and notes resting spots along the ascent, duckboards across the stone field, and how slippery the boards could be in wet weather. Kemijärvi lists broader outdoor maps through its map service and Retkikartta; the city’s Juujärvi page explains the village’s river history and why Juuvaara is a landmark above the water.

Length & route

On our map this hiking route is about 0.5 km one way from the trailhead to Juuvaaran laavu at the viewpoint; walking back on the same path is about 1 km in total, which matches how Visit Kemijärvi and Visit Finland describe the round trip. The ascent is short but steep in places, with duckboards over rock.

Getting there

From Kemijärvi, drive Luusuantie about 40.4 km south toward Juujärvi village. Before the village, turn left onto Seitakorventie toward the Seitakorva power station and drive 1.6 km, then turn right and continue 1.1 km; the trailhead area is on the left. The listed address is Seitakorventie 158, 98100 Kemijärvi. If road or bridge work affects the crossing to Juuvaara, confirm the current motor route with Visit Kemijärvi before you travel.

Good to know

Walking is free. No trail-overview YouTube clip met the quality bar for this exact line after dedicated searches; check Visit Kemijärvi for updates. A 2017 Visit Kemijärvi blog post described temporary bridge closure near Seitakorva—conditions change, so rely on current official guidance.

History

In 2021 the Juuvaara area was included in a nationally significant landscape designation for the Juujärvi riverside setting along the Kemijoki.

Managed by

Kemijärvi

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Out and back from the trailhead to Juuvaaran laavu.

Route direction

Marked in the terrain; follow local signs toward Juuvaara from Seitakorventie.

Route Signs

Open / Good Condition

Visit Kemijärvi – Juuvaaran retkeilyreitti+

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

0.5 km

Distance

About 30–45 minutes for the return walk, depending on pace and photography stops.

Est. Time

Duckboards / Dirt

Surface

Point-to-Point, Single Track

Route Type

Light Traffic

Traffic

Partial Shade

Shade

Location

66.38433°N, 27.32897°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

LaplandRegion

KemijärviCity

JuujärviVillage

Hiking TrailsCategory

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Answers to your questions

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.

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