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Harriniva Fishing Trail

—•Hiking Trails

2.2 km

Route

Vääränivan laavu

1.1 km|Free

Wilderness Huts

Description

Municipality of Muonio – Routes and outdoor recreation+

Description

Harriniva Fishing Trail is a short riverside walking route of about 2.2 km in Muonio, Lapland, named for the Harriniva area on the Muonionjoki (Tornion–Muonionjoki system). The path is point-to-point rather than a loop and follows the kind of riverbank and forest edge you would use to reach fishing spots and views along the water. For summer trail maps, feedback on Muonio’s outdoor routes, and the route coordinator’s contact details, start with the Municipality of Muonio. Discover Muonio summarises regional fishing waters, permit culture, and local outfitters—including Harriniva Hotels & Safaris for gear and guidance near the river—so you can line up licences and services before you walk. If you plan to fish from the bank or wade in the joint Tornionjoki–Muonionjoki–Könkämäeno area, Eräluvat explains the viehekalastus yhteislupa (joint lure-fishing permit), kalastonhoitomaksu requirements, seasonal salmon windows, weekly rest periods, and other rules that apply on both sides of the border river; always read the current licence conditions before fishing. About 1 km along the route you pass Vääränivan laavu, a lean-to that works well as a break stop or simple shelter in poor weather. The same trail corridor meets Muonio’s wider outdoor network at the start: Harrinivan kuntorata (a short running loop), the Muonion latuverkosto ski trail system in winter, and the Muonion moottorikelkkareitistö snowmobile network—useful context if you are combining a short walk with other seasons or activities. Muonio lies on Europe’s longest free-flowing salmon river; Discover Muonio describes the river’s fishing appeal and lists where to buy permits in town. This page is about the walking access strip—bring footwear suited to gravel and dirt next to water, and expect light local use rather than a busy hiking highway.

Length & route

The trail is about 2.2 km on our map as a single point-to-point segment along the river corridor. Terrain is typical western Lapland riverbank and forest fringe: gravel and dirt underfoot with short undulations; no major climbs are implied at this length. Combine with Harrinivan kuntorata if you want a longer workout on the same start area.

Getting there

The trailhead lies in the Harriniva river area south-west of Muonio village centre, near where Muonio publishes its summer route layers online. The Municipality of Muonio links summer outdoor routes to the Discover Muonio–maintained map at infogis.fi/muonio; use that map for the exact trailhead, any parking symbols, and connections to neighbouring routes before you drive. Route coordinator Tero Kylä-Kaila can help with on-the-ground questions (see phone on the municipal page). If you arrive primarily to fish, Discover Muonio lists local permit sellers and outfitters in Muonio.

Good to know

Fishing on the Tornionjoki–Muonionjoki–Könkämäeno system requires the correct viehekalastus yhteislupa and, for most adults, kalastonhoitomaksu; rules change seasonally and include weekly salmon rest periods—see Eräluvat for the authoritative text. Open fires belong only at established laavu and fireplace sites; respect any forest-fire warnings. For tourism context on Muonio’s waters, Discover Muonio is a practical companion.

Managed by

Muonio

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Point-to-point; walk in either direction depending on where you park and whether you are heading toward Harriniva services or along the river.

Route direction

Recreation Area

River

Open / Good Condition

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

2.2 km

Distance

About 30–45 minutes on foot at an easy pace, longer if you stop at Vääränivan laavu or fish.

Est. Time

Dirt / Gravel

Surface

Point-to-Point, Single Track

Route Type

Light Traffic

Traffic

Location

67.93282°N, 23.65407°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

LaplandRegion

MuonioCity

Hiking TrailsCategory

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Muonio, 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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