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Särkitunturi summit trail

—•Hiking Trails

3.2 km

Route

P 1

Description

Luontoon.fi – Särkitunturin saavutus Trail+

Description

The Särkitunturin saavutus trail is about 3.2 km one way on a gravelled nature path in Muonio, Lapland, climbing to the open summit of Särkitunturi (about 492 m above sea level) with wide views toward the Pallas fells and the surrounding lake-and-fell country. The route is managed as part of Finland’s national outdoor service: maps, services, and the official trail page are on Luontoon.fi. Discover Muonio describes the parking expansion at the trailhead, the half-kota and fireplace halfway, and winter access along maintained ski and snowmobile routes when those networks are open. Laplandway’s walk-through notes a gravelled path from the west side of the main parking, a kota break about halfway, and an increasingly open rocky summit with small ponds and a clear panorama over Pallas–Yllästunturi National Park and the Muonio river valley. From the forested lower slopes the path reaches Särkivaaran laavu and Laituri Särkivaara at roughly 1.2 km from the start: a lean-to, a small lake dock, and dry toilets nearby make this a natural lunch stop before the steeper, rockier final climb. The route is not a circuit; most people walk up and down the same line. Near the upper end, Särkitunturin uusi pysäköintialue offers vehicle access for those who drive closer to the fell. The same landscape links into Juuvanrovan latu ja retkeilyreitti, a longer ski and hiking network with wilderness huts and campfire sites deeper in the forest—useful if you want to combine a short summit outing with a bigger day elsewhere in Muonio. Muonio sits between Ylläs, Levi, and Olos; the trailhead on Rovaniementie is easy to reach by car for a half-day outing. For the latest on parking, maintenance, and seasonal access, check Luontoon.fi and Discover Muonio.

Length & route

The trail is about 3.2 km one way (roughly 6.4 km return along the same path). Allow about two to three hours for the round trip at an easy pace with a stop at Särkivaaran laavu. The lower and middle sections are a wide, gravelled path; Laplandway describes the last approach to the summit as increasingly open rock with small ponds. Discover Muonio notes the summit is about 492 m above sea level and that the panorama takes in the full fell horizon of western Lapland.

Getting there

The main trailhead and expanded parking are on Rovaniementie 1513 (highway 79) in Muonio, with room for cars on the renewed lot described by Discover Muonio. Laplandway places the start at the west side of that parking area beside highway 79, with the gravel path heading toward the fell. Use Luontoon.fi for map layers and any updates to access.

Good to know

The summit area is exposed; pack windproof layers even in summer. Campfire use follows general Metsähallitus guidance for the lean-to and fireplace at Särkivaaran laavu; carry your own drinking water. In winter, access may follow maintained ski or snowmobile routes as described locally—confirm current grooming and rules on Luontoon.fi and Discover Muonio.

Managed by

Muonio

Official Maintenance

GPX data from: © Metsähallitus, 2024

Trail info

Out-and-back on the same path; walk at your own pace.

Route direction

Recreation Area

Lake

Marked hiking route; follow Luontoon.fi map and on-site signs.

Route Signs

Open / Good Condition

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

3.2 km

Distance

About 2–3 hours return.

Est. Time

Gravelled forest path on the lower and middle slopes; rock and open fell near the summit.

Surface

Point-to-Point, Wide Track

Route Type

Moderate Traffic

Traffic

Partial Shade

Shade

Location

67.89088°N, 23.98355°E

Parking coordinates

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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