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Martimoaapa hiking trail

Hiking Trails
19 km

Description

The Martimoaapa hiking trail is about 19 km point to point through Metsähallitus’s Martimoaapa mire reserve in southern Lapland. For trail-specific descriptions, reserve rules, and the latest official guidance, begin with the Martimoaapa hiking trail page on Luontoon.fi. Keminmaa.fi rounds up practical detail for vi...

Trail info

Either direction between Kivalot P-alue and Hangassalmenaho P-alue; many published descriptions begin from the Simo-side Hangassalmenaho parking and finish at Kivalot

Route direction

Recreation Area

Recreation Area

Lake

Lake

Red paint marks on forest sections; duckboard crossings on the mires

Route Signs

Dogs (On Leash)

Dogs

Open / Good Condition

Open / Good Condition

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

19 km

Distance

About 5–8 hours as a full-day crossing in typical summer conditions, or two easier days if you overnight at Koivuselkä autiotupa or Saunasaaren autiotupa

Est. Time

Duckboards / Dirt / Gravel

Surface

Point-to-Point, Single Track

Route Type

Light Traffic

Traffic

Partial Shade

Shade

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Simo, 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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