For route descriptions, season dates, camping rules beside rest stops, and the latest service status at wilderness huts along the line, start with Luontoon.fi —both the Pallas–Ylläs hiking trail page and the park’s Ylläs trail listings. Ylläs.fi’s national park introduction helps situate the wider Pallas–Yllästunt...
Luontoon.fi – Pallas–Ylläs hiking trail (summer)+
Description
For route descriptions, season dates, camping rules beside rest stops, and the latest service status at wilderness huts along the line, start with Luontoon.fi —both the Pallas–Ylläs hiking trail page and the park’s Ylläs trail listings. Ylläs.fi’s national park introduction helps situate the wider Pallas–Yllästunturi area in Lapland.
The Pallas–Ylläs hiking trail is a long point-to-point walk of about 72.4 km through Pallas–Yllästunturi National Park. It runs from the Pallastunturi visitor area in Muonio toward the Ylläs side, finishing near Kotamaja. Lapland provides the setting: Muonio is the home municipality on our listing, and the Ylläs–Äkäslompolo end lies in the Kittilä side of the park. The line crosses extensive forest and open fell, and official material describes summits along the way including Koivakero, Äkäskero, and Kukastunturi. The walking is often moderate in character but the climbs onto the fells are long and can feel strenuous; plan for changeable weather and long gaps between services.
From the north, you begin near Hiihtokeskus Pallas and Pallastunturin luontokeskus pysäköintialue—practical access to Pallaskota, the rental kota, and campfire spots within the first couple of kilometres. The trail soon works south through forest toward the Rauhalan urheilukenttä area, a mid-route reference around 22 km from the start. Farther along, Pahtavuoma autiotupa offers a classic wilderness hut stop near 31 km. Äkässaivo clusters a kota and campfire sites by a sieidi and small lakes—useful half-way style breaks. Mustakero autiotupa sits high on the open fells; Metsähallitus has reported extended closures of the hut compound at times, so treat water, firewood, and overnight plans as conditions on Luontoon.fi state before you commit. Hangaskuru and Tahkokuru add half-kota shelters, campfire sites, and duckboard approaches in the kuru terrain before Kesänkijärven laavu and kota open lake-edge camping options. Yllästunturin luontokeskus Kellokas and its parking bring services and exhibits on the Ylläs fells, and Kutujärvi autiotupa offers another backcountry night before the last pull to Kotamaja kota and Kotamaja latukahvila at the southern end.
At the Pallastunturi end, the route meets the classic Hetta–Pallas hiking trail network—many hikers combine planning between the two names on the same fell line. Laura’s long-form outdoor writing on Kiertoreitti ties together Pallastunturi day scenery with the wider national park story. For ground-level pacing on a long competitive loop that overlaps the same landscapes, Mamman parempi päivä describes NUTS Pallas–Ylläs 100 km in 2024—worth a read for footing, roots, and nutrition on big days.
Length & route
The trail is about 72.4 km point-to-point from the Pallastunturi visitor side to the Kotamaja end on the Ylläs side. Official text for the same named route often rounds to roughly 55–70 km depending on how the segment is measured; your GPX line is the planning length to use. The walk crosses three named fell high points—Koivakero, Äkäskero, and Kukastunturi—over long forest and open sections. Many parties spread the distance across about four days; fit groups sometimes compress further. The route is marked with the national park’s standard posts and paint at junctions and rest points.
Getting there
Most hikers start from Pallastunturin luontokeskus pysäköintialue beside the Pallastunturi visitor centre on Pallastunturintie; the Luontoon.fi trail page lists access and season details for the national park. Coaches and resort shuttles serve the Ylläs villages on the southern side; check Ylläs.fi and local operators for the latest timetables if you want to finish at Kotamaja and return by bus. If you leave a car at one end and exit at the other, plan a taxi or shuttle between Muonio and Kittilä well ahead—distances are long and services thin.
Good to know
Camping beside rest stops follows national park rules; Luontoon.fi also notes a broader wilderness-camping exception on certain open-fell sections between Koivakero, Kolvakero, and Mustakero—read the current wording on the trail page before you rely on it. Dogs must be on leash in the national park. Wood stoves in huts and firewood availability depend on maintenance rounds; carry a stove and fuel for backup. Check Luontoon.fi for temporary campfire bans, hut closures, and spring melt conditions.
Itinerary
Example pacing using places along the GPX line (adjust to weather and hut status):
Day 1 — About 0–31 km: Pallastunturi visitor parking to Pahtavuoma autiotupa. Start near Pallaskota and the Pallastunturi services; climb through forest toward the mid-route Rauhalan urheilukenttä area, then continue to Pahtavuoma for a typical first or second night.
Day 2 — About 31–50 km: Pahtavuoma toward Mustakero autiotupa across Äkässaivo’s kota and campfire sites. Confirm whether Mustakero buildings are open on Luontoon.fi before relying on the hut.
Day 3 — About 50–60 km: Mustakero across Hangaskuru and Tahkokuru to Kesänkijärven laavu and Yllästunturin luontokeskus Kellokas for services and exhibits.
Day 4 — About 60–72.4 km: Kutujärvi autiotupa option, then finish at Kotamaja kota and Kotamaja latukahvila.
Strong groups may merge days; slower groups add a buffer night near Kellokas or Kutujärvi.
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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.
For route descriptions, season dates, camping rules beside rest stops, and the latest service status at wilderness huts along the line, start with Luontoon.fi —both the Pallas–Ylläs hiking trail page and the park’s Ylläs trail listings. Ylläs.fi’s national park introduction helps situate the wider Pallas–Yllästunt...
Luontoon.fi – Pallas–Ylläs hiking trail (summer)+
Description
For route descriptions, season dates, camping rules beside rest stops, and the latest service status at wilderness huts along the line, start with Luontoon.fi —both the Pallas–Ylläs hiking trail page and the park’s Ylläs trail listings. Ylläs.fi’s national park introduction helps situate the wider Pallas–Yllästunturi area in Lapland.
The Pallas–Ylläs hiking trail is a long point-to-point walk of about 72.4 km through Pallas–Yllästunturi National Park. It runs from the Pallastunturi visitor area in Muonio toward the Ylläs side, finishing near Kotamaja. Lapland provides the setting: Muonio is the home municipality on our listing, and the Ylläs–Äkäslompolo end lies in the Kittilä side of the park. The line crosses extensive forest and open fell, and official material describes summits along the way including Koivakero, Äkäskero, and Kukastunturi. The walking is often moderate in character but the climbs onto the fells are long and can feel strenuous; plan for changeable weather and long gaps between services.
From the north, you begin near Hiihtokeskus Pallas and Pallastunturin luontokeskus pysäköintialue—practical access to Pallaskota, the rental kota, and campfire spots within the first couple of kilometres. The trail soon works south through forest toward the Rauhalan urheilukenttä area, a mid-route reference around 22 km from the start. Farther along, Pahtavuoma autiotupa offers a classic wilderness hut stop near 31 km. Äkässaivo clusters a kota and campfire sites by a sieidi and small lakes—useful half-way style breaks. Mustakero autiotupa sits high on the open fells; Metsähallitus has reported extended closures of the hut compound at times, so treat water, firewood, and overnight plans as conditions on Luontoon.fi state before you commit. Hangaskuru and Tahkokuru add half-kota shelters, campfire sites, and duckboard approaches in the kuru terrain before Kesänkijärven laavu and kota open lake-edge camping options. Yllästunturin luontokeskus Kellokas and its parking bring services and exhibits on the Ylläs fells, and Kutujärvi autiotupa offers another backcountry night before the last pull to Kotamaja kota and Kotamaja latukahvila at the southern end.
At the Pallastunturi end, the route meets the classic Hetta–Pallas hiking trail network—many hikers combine planning between the two names on the same fell line. Laura’s long-form outdoor writing on Kiertoreitti ties together Pallastunturi day scenery with the wider national park story. For ground-level pacing on a long competitive loop that overlaps the same landscapes, Mamman parempi päivä describes NUTS Pallas–Ylläs 100 km in 2024—worth a read for footing, roots, and nutrition on big days.
Length & route
The trail is about 72.4 km point-to-point from the Pallastunturi visitor side to the Kotamaja end on the Ylläs side. Official text for the same named route often rounds to roughly 55–70 km depending on how the segment is measured; your GPX line is the planning length to use. The walk crosses three named fell high points—Koivakero, Äkäskero, and Kukastunturi—over long forest and open sections. Many parties spread the distance across about four days; fit groups sometimes compress further. The route is marked with the national park’s standard posts and paint at junctions and rest points.
Getting there
Most hikers start from Pallastunturin luontokeskus pysäköintialue beside the Pallastunturi visitor centre on Pallastunturintie; the Luontoon.fi trail page lists access and season details for the national park. Coaches and resort shuttles serve the Ylläs villages on the southern side; check Ylläs.fi and local operators for the latest timetables if you want to finish at Kotamaja and return by bus. If you leave a car at one end and exit at the other, plan a taxi or shuttle between Muonio and Kittilä well ahead—distances are long and services thin.
Good to know
Camping beside rest stops follows national park rules; Luontoon.fi also notes a broader wilderness-camping exception on certain open-fell sections between Koivakero, Kolvakero, and Mustakero—read the current wording on the trail page before you rely on it. Dogs must be on leash in the national park. Wood stoves in huts and firewood availability depend on maintenance rounds; carry a stove and fuel for backup. Check Luontoon.fi for temporary campfire bans, hut closures, and spring melt conditions.
Itinerary
Example pacing using places along the GPX line (adjust to weather and hut status):
Day 1 — About 0–31 km: Pallastunturi visitor parking to Pahtavuoma autiotupa. Start near Pallaskota and the Pallastunturi services; climb through forest toward the mid-route Rauhalan urheilukenttä area, then continue to Pahtavuoma for a typical first or second night.
Day 2 — About 31–50 km: Pahtavuoma toward Mustakero autiotupa across Äkässaivo’s kota and campfire sites. Confirm whether Mustakero buildings are open on Luontoon.fi before relying on the hut.
Day 3 — About 50–60 km: Mustakero across Hangaskuru and Tahkokuru to Kesänkijärven laavu and Yllästunturin luontokeskus Kellokas for services and exhibits.
Day 4 — About 60–72.4 km: Kutujärvi autiotupa option, then finish at Kotamaja kota and Kotamaja latukahvila.
Strong groups may merge days; slower groups add a buffer night near Kellokas or Kutujärvi.
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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.