Vareslaen loop
Route
Description
Vareslaen loop is about a 10 km marked hiking circuit on Aakenustunturi in Kittilä, inside Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, starting and finishing at the Pyhäjärvi shore service area. Luontoon.fi describes it as a varied trail beside visitor structures: from the lean shoreline of Lake Pyhäjärvi you climb a nature pat...
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Trail info
Walkers describe a clear junction on the fell ridge where you either continue the loop or branch toward Pallilaki; either way the circuit is well posted
Route direction
Orange triangle marks in forest; wooden posts on the open fell
Route Signs
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
10 km
Distance
About 3 hours for the 10 km loop; about 4 hours with the Pallilaki spur
Est. Time
Dirt / Gravel
Surface
Loop, Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
Location
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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.
Vareslaen loop10 km
Route
Description
Vareslaen loop is about a 10 km marked hiking circuit on Aakenustunturi in Kittilä, inside Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, starting and finishing at the Pyhäjärvi shore service area. Luontoon.fi describes it as a varied trail beside visitor structures: from the lean shoreline of Lake Pyhäjärvi you climb a nature pat...
Managed by
Trail info
Location
Walkers describe a clear junction on the fell ridge where you either continue the loop or branch toward Pallilaki; either way the circuit is well posted
Route direction
Orange triangle marks in forest; wooden posts on the open fell
Route Signs
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
10 km
Distance
About 3 hours for the 10 km loop; about 4 hours with the Pallilaki spur
Est. Time
Dirt / Gravel
Surface
Loop, Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Vareslaen loop"
Share a photo from a recent trip
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.