Ylläs summer hiking trails outside the national park is a long marked hiking network of about 84.5 km on the Ylläs fells in Kolari, Lapland, linking forest, village, and fell scenery outside Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park while staying close to its services. Metsähallitus lists this corridor on Luontoon.fi as the of...
Luontoon.fi – Ylläs kesäretkeilyreitit kansallispuiston ulkopuolella (Kolari)+
Description
Ylläs summer hiking trails outside the national park is a long marked hiking network of about 84.5 km on the Ylläs fells in Kolari, Lapland, linking forest, village, and fell scenery outside Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park while staying close to its services. Metsähallitus lists this corridor on Luontoon.fi as the official summer hiking entry for the area outside the park boundary. For trail etiquette, seasonal tips, and examples of shorter loops you can stitch into a longer tour (such as Tuomikuru and connections near Kellokas), Ylläs.fi’s hiking and trekking article is a practical companion.
The line on our map runs as a single continuous path from the Tunturijärvi shore area toward Äkäslompolo, past Yllästunturin luontokeskus Kellokas and across to Ylläsjärvi, with shelters and campfire sites spaced for multi-day use. About 10 km from the start you reach Tunturijärven tulentekopaikka, Tunturijärvi kota, and the renewed dry toilet at Tunturijärven laavu—good early stops before the route swings toward Äkäslompolo. In Äkäslompolo the trail passes Äkäslompolon lintutorni and Äkäslompolon uimaranta, then continues toward Kellokas: Yllästunturin luontokeskus Kellokas and its parking area are natural hubs for information, and nearby you find Kellokas uusi kota, Ylläs Ski Resort Äkäslompolo laavu, and the Varkaankuru rest area with Varkaankurun kota and Varkaankuru tulentekopaikka. Taipaleita’s Varkaankurunpolku report adds useful detail on boardwalks and pacing through the gorge near Kellokas. On the Ylläsjärvi side the route serves Aurinkotupa laavu, Tuomikurun kota with Tuomikurun tulentekopaikka, Kahvikeitaan laavu, Ylläsjärvi laavu, and beaches such as Ylläsjärven uimaranta before finishing near Ylläslompolon lintutorni. Kolari sits in Finnish Lapland; the fell landscape here is a major draw for multi-day hikers and day visitors alike.
Junctions along the Ylläs network use brown waymarks with a hiker symbol; priority hiking connections add green waymarks with a walker or cone symbol. Everyone using the maintained Ylläs trail network is expected to contribute via the visitor trail fee, which helps fund grooming and upkeep across seasons. Weather on the fells can change quickly even in summer; pack windproof layers and water for long stages.
Length & route
The trail is about 84.5 km on our map as one continuous hiking line outside the national park boundary, tying together Tunturijärvi, Äkäslompolo, Kellokas, and Ylläsjärvi. It is not a single-day walk for most people: treat it as a multi-day route or choose shorter sections between villages. The same Ylläs network includes many optional loops and links to national-park trails; for structure and examples of shorter circuits, see Ylläs.fi’s hiking overview.
Getting there
Access depends on which segment you walk. Yllästunturin luontokeskus Kellokas at Tunturintie 54 in Äkäslompolo is a major trailhead and parking hub for the visitor centre and nearby Varkaankuru routes; parking is also available at the Kellokas yard and parking area. The mapped route’s start near Tunturijärvi is reachable from the lake and village road network on the Äkäslompolo–Ylläsjärvi axis. For overview maps and fee payment options tied to the network, Ylläs.fi links map purchases and digital products.
Good to know
Visit Ylläs collects a voluntary visitor trail fee that supports maintenance of the Ylläs route network: typical visitor options are 10€ per day, 25€ per week, or 50€ per season, with payment via MobilePay, map purchase, card, or employee benefit providers as listed on the trail fee page. Dogs must be kept on a leash in the national park and on marked trails; follow Metsähallitus outdoor etiquette. In winter, the same landscape is crossed by Ylläs maastohiihtoladut, the cross-country ski network—do not walk on groomed ski tracks when they are maintained for skiing.
Itinerary
Example pacing using shelter spacing along the mapped 84.5 km line (adjust to your fitness and weather):
Day 1 (about 0–22 km): From the Tunturijärvi shore area to Äkäslompolo village—stops at Tunturijärven laavu, Tunturijärvi kota, and Tunturijärven tulentekopaikka, then Äkäslompolon uimaranta and Äkäslompolon lintutorni.
Day 2 (about 22–46 km): Through Äkäslompolo services toward Kellokas and the Varkaankuru rest cluster—Yllästunturin luontokeskus Kellokas, Kellokas uusi kota, Ylläs Ski Resort Äkäslompolo facilities, and Varkaankurun kota with campfire sites.
Day 3 (about 46–62 km): Ylläsjärvi side including Aurinkotupa laavu, Ylläs Ski Resort Ylläsjärvi, and Tuomikurun kota with Tuomikurun tulentekopaikka.
Day 4 (about 62–84.5 km): South and west through Kahvikeitaan laavu, Ylläsjärvi laavu, Ylläsjärven uimaranta, Ruonaoja kota, and Ylläslompolon lintutorni.
Shorter trips: use Kellokas or village parking and walk only Varkaankuru or Tuomikuru loops described on Ylläs.fi.
The network is point-to-point on our map; direction can follow village-to-village planning or shorter out-and-back loops from Kellokas or Äkäslompolo.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Brown waymarks with a hiker symbol at junctions; primary hiking routes also use green waymarks with a walker or cone symbol.
Route Signs
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
84.5 km
Distance
Typically 3–5 days for the full 84.5 km line at moderate pace; strong hikers may compress sections. Day hikes on shorter loops are 2–6 hours depending on the segment.
Est. Time
Marked forest and fell paths, duckboards in gorge sections such as Varkaankuru, gravel and stone in places.
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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.
Ylläs summer hiking trails outside the national park is a long marked hiking network of about 84.5 km on the Ylläs fells in Kolari, Lapland, linking forest, village, and fell scenery outside Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park while staying close to its services. Metsähallitus lists this corridor on Luontoon.fi as the of...
Luontoon.fi – Ylläs kesäretkeilyreitit kansallispuiston ulkopuolella (Kolari)+
Description
Ylläs summer hiking trails outside the national park is a long marked hiking network of about 84.5 km on the Ylläs fells in Kolari, Lapland, linking forest, village, and fell scenery outside Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park while staying close to its services. Metsähallitus lists this corridor on Luontoon.fi as the official summer hiking entry for the area outside the park boundary. For trail etiquette, seasonal tips, and examples of shorter loops you can stitch into a longer tour (such as Tuomikuru and connections near Kellokas), Ylläs.fi’s hiking and trekking article is a practical companion.
The line on our map runs as a single continuous path from the Tunturijärvi shore area toward Äkäslompolo, past Yllästunturin luontokeskus Kellokas and across to Ylläsjärvi, with shelters and campfire sites spaced for multi-day use. About 10 km from the start you reach Tunturijärven tulentekopaikka, Tunturijärvi kota, and the renewed dry toilet at Tunturijärven laavu—good early stops before the route swings toward Äkäslompolo. In Äkäslompolo the trail passes Äkäslompolon lintutorni and Äkäslompolon uimaranta, then continues toward Kellokas: Yllästunturin luontokeskus Kellokas and its parking area are natural hubs for information, and nearby you find Kellokas uusi kota, Ylläs Ski Resort Äkäslompolo laavu, and the Varkaankuru rest area with Varkaankurun kota and Varkaankuru tulentekopaikka. Taipaleita’s Varkaankurunpolku report adds useful detail on boardwalks and pacing through the gorge near Kellokas. On the Ylläsjärvi side the route serves Aurinkotupa laavu, Tuomikurun kota with Tuomikurun tulentekopaikka, Kahvikeitaan laavu, Ylläsjärvi laavu, and beaches such as Ylläsjärven uimaranta before finishing near Ylläslompolon lintutorni. Kolari sits in Finnish Lapland; the fell landscape here is a major draw for multi-day hikers and day visitors alike.
Junctions along the Ylläs network use brown waymarks with a hiker symbol; priority hiking connections add green waymarks with a walker or cone symbol. Everyone using the maintained Ylläs trail network is expected to contribute via the visitor trail fee, which helps fund grooming and upkeep across seasons. Weather on the fells can change quickly even in summer; pack windproof layers and water for long stages.
Length & route
The trail is about 84.5 km on our map as one continuous hiking line outside the national park boundary, tying together Tunturijärvi, Äkäslompolo, Kellokas, and Ylläsjärvi. It is not a single-day walk for most people: treat it as a multi-day route or choose shorter sections between villages. The same Ylläs network includes many optional loops and links to national-park trails; for structure and examples of shorter circuits, see Ylläs.fi’s hiking overview.
Getting there
Access depends on which segment you walk. Yllästunturin luontokeskus Kellokas at Tunturintie 54 in Äkäslompolo is a major trailhead and parking hub for the visitor centre and nearby Varkaankuru routes; parking is also available at the Kellokas yard and parking area. The mapped route’s start near Tunturijärvi is reachable from the lake and village road network on the Äkäslompolo–Ylläsjärvi axis. For overview maps and fee payment options tied to the network, Ylläs.fi links map purchases and digital products.
Good to know
Visit Ylläs collects a voluntary visitor trail fee that supports maintenance of the Ylläs route network: typical visitor options are 10€ per day, 25€ per week, or 50€ per season, with payment via MobilePay, map purchase, card, or employee benefit providers as listed on the trail fee page. Dogs must be kept on a leash in the national park and on marked trails; follow Metsähallitus outdoor etiquette. In winter, the same landscape is crossed by Ylläs maastohiihtoladut, the cross-country ski network—do not walk on groomed ski tracks when they are maintained for skiing.
Itinerary
Example pacing using shelter spacing along the mapped 84.5 km line (adjust to your fitness and weather):
Day 1 (about 0–22 km): From the Tunturijärvi shore area to Äkäslompolo village—stops at Tunturijärven laavu, Tunturijärvi kota, and Tunturijärven tulentekopaikka, then Äkäslompolon uimaranta and Äkäslompolon lintutorni.
Day 2 (about 22–46 km): Through Äkäslompolo services toward Kellokas and the Varkaankuru rest cluster—Yllästunturin luontokeskus Kellokas, Kellokas uusi kota, Ylläs Ski Resort Äkäslompolo facilities, and Varkaankurun kota with campfire sites.
Day 3 (about 46–62 km): Ylläsjärvi side including Aurinkotupa laavu, Ylläs Ski Resort Ylläsjärvi, and Tuomikurun kota with Tuomikurun tulentekopaikka.
Day 4 (about 62–84.5 km): South and west through Kahvikeitaan laavu, Ylläsjärvi laavu, Ylläsjärven uimaranta, Ruonaoja kota, and Ylläslompolon lintutorni.
Shorter trips: use Kellokas or village parking and walk only Varkaankuru or Tuomikuru loops described on Ylläs.fi.
Ylläs visitor trail fee (voluntary): 10€ per day, 25€ per week, or 50€ per summer or winter season per visitor; payment options include MobilePay, map purchase, card, and employee benefit apps.
Typically 3–5 days for the full 84.5 km line at moderate pace; strong hikers may compress sections. Day hikes on shorter loops are 2–6 hours depending on the segment.
Est. Time
Marked forest and fell paths, duckboards in gorge sections such as Varkaankuru, gravel and stone in places.
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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.