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Könkäänvaara Trail

—•Hiking Trails

3.1 km

Route

P 1

Description

Luontoon.fi – Könkäänvaara Trail+

Description

Könkäänvaaran polku is a one-way forest hike of about 3.1 km through Metsähallitus’s Arctic Circle Hiking Area (Napapiirin retkeilyalue), linking the Makialampi trailhead beside highway E75/E4 with the Vaattunkiköngäs rapids and Könkäänsaari island near Rovaniemi in Lapland. Metsähallitus publishes the authoritative trail description on Luontoon.fi. After roughly 2.8 km you pass Vaattunkiköngäs vesillelaskupaikka on the Raudanjoki shore; the route ends in the service cluster around Vaattunki pysäköintialue with Könkäänsaaren laavu, Könkäänsaari laavu 2, a small pier at Könkäänsaari laituri, and a dry toilet at Könkäänsaari käymälä—dry toilets sit back from the lean-tos rather than being the story of the walk. The path climbs toward rocky pine forest on Könkäänvaara; Reissuesan matkablogi warns that footing can stay slick and wet after rain when you aim for the higher ground, so sturdy boots with grip help. Santa Claus Village’s overview of the hiking area notes that trails are often usable in winter too, with skiing and snowshoeing where snow allows. Commercial guided hikes marketed through Visit Rovaniemi stress old-growth pine, riverside walking, and the Könkäänsaaret as a bird- and plant-watching setting for visitors who join a tour to Vaattunkiköngäs. From Makialampi pysäköintialue the same parking lot also starts Pikkurompanpolku, a separate marked loop across string bog boardwalks. Longer links such as Könkäiden polku continue east–west between Vikaköngäs and Vaattunkiköngäs if you want a full day in the same river system. On Könkäänsaari, Könkäänsaari esteetön luontopolku and the short Vaattunkiköngäs pyörätuolireitti (vanha pitkososuus) overlap the lean-tos and pier for barrier-free options. Jaaran kodan polku, Kielosaaren luontopolku, Olkkajärven retkeilyreitti, and Suoluontopolku sit in the same island and rapids network for easy add-ons when you have extra time.

Length & route

One-way hiking trail about 3.1 km from Makialampi pysäköintialue to the Vaattunkiköngäs and Könkäänsaari service area; on our map the line is not a closed loop. Trip bloggers describing the same axis sometimes quote a shorter distance to the fell crest while still starting at Makialampi.

Getting there

Drive north from Rovaniemi on Sodankyläntie (E75/E4) and use the Makialampi parking area beside the highway as the trailhead for Könkäänvaaran polku and Pikkurompanpolku. Our map places the lot at the coordinates used for Makialampi pysäköintialue. If you finish at Vaattunki pysäköintialue, arrange pickup or walk back along roads or other marked trails rather than assuming a loop on this path alone.

Good to know

Guided summer–autumn hikes to Vaattunkiköngäs sold via Visit Rovaniemi are commercial products with their own pricing and schedules. Metsähallitus pages remain the reference for public, self-guided access rules and any seasonal restrictions.

Managed by

Rovaniemi

Official Maintenance

GPX data from: © Metsähallitus, 2024

Trail info

one-way from Makialampi toward Vaattunkiköngäs (can be walked in the opposite direction as a separate outing)

Route direction

Open / Good Condition

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

3.1 km

Distance

Dirt

Surface

Point-to-Point

Route Type

Partial Shade

Shade

Moderate Traffic

Traffic

Location

66.60710°N, 26.09544°E

Parking coordinates

FinlandCountry

LaplandRegion

RovaniemiCity

Hiking TrailsCategory

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Rovaniemi, 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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