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Lukkarinvainio Nature Trail

—•Hiking Trails

3.7 km

Route

Myllyojan puiston ulkokuntosali

0.2 km|Free

Outdoor Gyms

Description

City of Kolari – Sports and recreation facilities+

Description

Lukkarinvainio Nature Trail is about 3.7 km as a loop on Kolarinsaari in Kolari, winding through pine forest, riverside birch, and open mire with duckboard crossings. Kolari sits in Lapland north of the Arctic Circle; the route stays on the village island between the Torniojoki arm and quieter backchannels, with only small elevation changes along the way. For the latest on municipal sports facilities, outdoor routes, and who maintains tracks in the area, start with the City of Kolari’s sports and outdoor facilities information. Kylien Kolari lists the official Kolarin uimaranta beach on the island with changing rooms, a dry toilet, and a grill shelter at Siltatie 6—handy if you combine a swim with your walk. Taipaleita’s on-the-ground account describes orange-topped marking posts, short side paths toward the water, views toward Saaripudas, and Hirsipalon nuotiopaikka campfire roughly a kilometre from the trailhead. Along the loop you pass near Kolarin uimaranta, Myllyojan puiston ulkokuntosali outdoor fitness equipment, and the sports facilities around Kolarin lukion liikuntasali, Kolarin kirkonkylän pienkenttä, and Kolarin nuorisoseuran liikuntasali—so the nature trail sits in the same island recreation area as swimming, strength stations, and ball fields. Near the bridge, Saaren latu ski tracks overlap the line in winter, and the Kolarin kylälatu, Teuran lenkki, Melakangas running network shares the island’s paths for a longer outing. After your walk, the Kolarinsaaren kulttuuripolku cultural trail starts on the west side of Siltatie if you want a different short loop on the same visit.

Length & route

The trail is about 3.7 km as a loop. The terrain is mostly easy walking on forest paths and duckboards; total elevation change along the loop is on the order of ten metres. Allow about 1.5–2 hours at a relaxed pace.

Getting there

The trailhead and information board are on the east side of Siltatie soon after the Kolarinsaari bridge, toward the village centre. Taipaleita describes a large parking area along Siltatie by the cemetery, with the start opposite that side of the road. The official Kolarin uimaranta beach and its facilities at Siltatie 6 sit on the same island road network.

Good to know

In winter, maintained ski tracks and the municipality’s route map service cover other parts of Kolari village; check the City of Kolari and Tunturi-Lapin reitit Oy pages for current track conditions.

Managed by

Kolari

Official Maintenance

+358 40 550 2424

Trail info

You can walk the loop in either direction; one trip report found counter-clockwise easier to follow after trying clockwise.

Route direction

Orange-topped marking posts.

Route Signs

Open / Good Condition

Taipaleita – Lukkarinvainion luontopolku Kolarissa

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Run

Activity

Terrain & conditions

3.7 km

Distance

About 1.5–2 hours.

Est. Time

Forest path and duckboards over wet ground; mostly even underfoot with occasional roots.

Surface

Loop, Single Track

Route Type

Light Traffic

Traffic

Taipaleita – Lukkarinvainion luontopolku Kolarissa

Location

67.33833°N, 23.78575°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

LaplandRegion

KolariCity

KolarinsaariVillage

Hiking TrailsCategory

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Kolari, 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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