Kirinmatala Trail is about 8.3 km of marked hiking through Kirintövaara above Posio in Finnish Lapland, linking forest, mire-edge scenery, and the Kirikeskus recreation cluster at the foot of the ski slopes. Posio sits on rich lake and fell country between Kuusamo and the larger towns of southern Lapland, and Lapland g...
Posio
Official Maintenance
Clockwise is the direction usually described for the Kirinmatala circuit on Kirintövaara.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
Fell / Mountain
Area
Green paint
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Hike / Walk
Activity
8.3 km
Distance
About 3 hours for fit walkers on the 8.3 km line; allow up to 4 hours if you pause often or match visitor-guide times meant for slightly longer circuits.
Est. Time
Dirt
Surface
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
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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.