Kirinkuoppa Trail
Route
Description
Kirinkuoppa is about a 5 km day hike in the Kirintövaara recreation area near Posio in Lapland. For route markings, services at the fell, and how to reach the trailhead by car, taxi, or bus, Visit Posio Lapland’s Kirintövaara page is the best place to start. The Municipality of Posio publishes news about the wider K...
Managed by
Posio
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Visit Posio Lapland describes the Kirinkuoppa day route as a clockwise circle in the regional hiking copy; if you follow that description on the ground, check the trail posts at the junctions.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
green
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
5 km
Distance
Allow about 1.5–2.5 hours for the 5 km route with breaks at Kuoppavaara laavu and Kirintövaaran laavu, or longer if you use the Kirikeskus services.
Est. Time
Forest path and forest floor between mires and old pine stands; rooty sections and soft ground after rain, with paint-marked posts on the hiking route.
Surface
Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
Location
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Our data was researched from Posio, 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.
Kirinkuoppa Trail5 km
Route
Description
Kirinkuoppa is about a 5 km day hike in the Kirintövaara recreation area near Posio in Lapland. For route markings, services at the fell, and how to reach the trailhead by car, taxi, or bus, Visit Posio Lapland’s Kirintövaara page is the best place to start. The Municipality of Posio publishes news about the wider K...
Managed by
Posio
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Location
Visit Posio Lapland describes the Kirinkuoppa day route as a clockwise circle in the regional hiking copy; if you follow that description on the ground, check the trail posts at the junctions.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
green
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
5 km
Distance
Allow about 1.5–2.5 hours for the 5 km route with breaks at Kuoppavaara laavu and Kirintövaaran laavu, or longer if you use the Kirikeskus services.
Est. Time
Forest path and forest floor between mires and old pine stands; rooty sections and soft ground after rain, with paint-marked posts on the hiking route.
Surface
Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
Explore nearby
Rate & Review
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Share a photo from a recent trip
Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Posio, 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.