Varkaankuru Trail is an easy, marked hike of about 3.4 km through Varkaankuru gorge in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, starting and finishing at Yllästunturi Visitor Centre Kellokas above Äkäslompolo. Kolari is the municipality, and Lapland frames the wider fell country. Metsähallitus manages the park; Luontoon.fi’s...
Hiking clockwise through the gorge is often described as the gentler option for the duckboard climb.
Route direction
green trail symbols
Route Signs
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Hike / Walk
Activity
3.4 km
Distance
About 1–1.5 hours.
Est. Time
Duckboards / Dirt / Gravel
Surface
Loop, Single Track
Route Type
2023
Renovation years
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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.