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Ice Age Trail

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9.2 km

Route

Description

Visit Levi – Hiking and trekking+

Description

The Ice Age Trail (Jääkausipolku) is about 9.2 km of marked hiking on Levitunturi near the tree line in Kittilä, Lapland. It is a geological nature trail: along the way, boards and posts explain ice-age and deep-time stories tied to the landscape, so the walk mixes exercise with reading stops. Visit Levi describes it as an Ice Age route that circles the fell margin and opens a window into the area’s distant past. The municipal outdoor trails pages list Jääkausipolku at about 9 km with access from the front slope (Eturinne) and from Summit. From the resort, the line starts in the busy Levi centre area near Levin hiihtokeskus and Fressi 24h Levi, then climbs into open fell-side walking. About 6.2 km along you pass Levin Tulipaikka, a campfire spot where you can pause; a little farther, Etelärinteen kota offers a Lappish kota-style shelter on the southern slope. Those stops make it easy to split the day into a climb, a fire or snack break, and a return leg with views over the Levi landscape. The route ties into a dense network of other Levi trails: Entisaikain eloa -luontopolku is the long themed loop around the fell, Levin kävelyreitit bundles many walking options, and in winter Levin ladut runs nearby for skiers. In summer, longer hikers often look at Ylläs-Levi kesäreitti or the Ylläs–Levi mountain bike corridor as separate projects; Huippupolku is a very short summit loop that pairs well if you want a quick add-on after being on the mountain. Holiday In Lapland’s snow-free route roundup notes a Levi Summit courtyard start, blue stripe marking, and a midway hut where people grill sausages and brew sooty pot coffee, with a view toward the Santa’s cabin built for the Finnish film A Christmas Story. Check Visit Levi and the municipal outdoor trails pages before you go for the latest on season, conditions, and any route changes in a ski-resort environment.

Length & route

The trail is about 9.2 km as shown on our map. The City of Kittilä outdoor trails pages list Jääkausipolku at about 9 km. Visit Levi’s English hiking text rounds the same route to about 11 km, while the Finnish Visit Levi page describes it as roughly ten kilometres around the tree line. Allow about 3–4 hours on foot if you read the boards and take breaks at Etelärinteen kota and Levin Tulipaikka. The route is marked with a blue stripe in the terrain. Recommended direction in guide copy is clockwise from Summit.

Getting there

The City of Kittilä lists Jääkausipolku with starts from the front slope (Eturinne) and from Summit. Holiday In Lapland gives the congress centre Levi Summit courtyard at Tunturitie 205, 99130 Levi as a practical address for the Ice Age Trail. Our route start on the map sits next to the Levi ski-centre and lift roads around Hissitie—use resort signage for pedestrian access to the marked trail. Paid resort parking and pedestrian flows change by season; confirm current access on Visit Levi and the municipal outdoor pages.

Good to know

This is a popular resort trail; expect other walkers in high season. Carry windproof layers: even in summer the tree line and open slopes can be cool and exposed. Respect private structures and film-tourism viewpoints along the route. For broader wilderness trekking toward Pallas–Yllästunturi National Park, Visit Levi points visitors to national-park pages and longer summer routes.

Managed by

Kittilä

Official Maintenance

+358 400 356 500

Trail info

clockwise (recommended in guide copy)

Route direction

Recreation Area

blue

Route Signs

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

9.2 km

Distance

about 3–4 hours

Est. Time

Dirt

Surface

Single Track

Route Type

Moderate Traffic

Traffic

Partial Shade

Shade

Location

67.80393°N, 24.80961°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

LaplandRegion

KittiläCity

LeviVillage

Hiking TrailsCategory

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Kittilä, 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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