Riisin Rääpäsy is a compact day hike in Riisitunturi National Park in Posio, southern Lapland. The trail is about 4.3 km. For descriptions, rules, and services in the national park, Metsähallitus publishes the official trail page on Luontoon.fi. Retkipaikka’s Luontopolkumies walk-through by Mika Markkanen describes...
Posio
Official Maintenance
Walk clockwise; information boards recommend the same direction for the green-marked ring routes.
Route direction
Green paint for the ring routes; orange and green markers appear on trees along some sections.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Hike / Walk
Activity
4.3 km
Distance
About 1.5–2.5 hours on foot for the full circuit, depending on pace and photo stops.
Est. Time
Mostly wide, gravel-surfaced forest and fell path; duckboards on sloping bogs; occasional damp patches.
Surface
Loop, Single Track, Wide Track
Route Type
Moderate Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
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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.