Kaunisharju Circuit
Route
Description
For rules, closures, and the authoritative trail description for this Metsähallitus-managed circuit in Salla, start with the Kaunisharjun kierros page on Luontoon.fi. The roadside Kaunisharju nature observation shelter beside highway 950 is promoted by Visit Salla as a northern-lights and night-sky viewpoint with a...
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Trail info
Several sources recommend counter-clockwise travel as the easiest way to follow the markings; the route is used in both directions.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
Red UKK paint on shared sections, additional coloured markers and arrow posts for bikes and walkers; some junctions are busy with multiple sign systems.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Run
Activity
Hike / Walk
Activity
Bike
Activity
Terrain & conditions
10.2 km
Distance
About 3–4 hours on foot for the full circuit per Retkipaikka’s timing; mountain bikers typically need roughly 1.5–3 hours depending on pace and photo stops.
Est. Time
Wide forest path and gravel, extensive duckboards over mires, short wooden bridges and occasional rocky or rooty sections; shares a groomed winter base with the ski trail in places.
Surface
Loop, Wide Track
Route Type
Moderate Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
Location
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Our data was researched from Salla, 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.
Kaunisharju Circuit10.2 km
Route
Description
For rules, closures, and the authoritative trail description for this Metsähallitus-managed circuit in Salla, start with the Kaunisharjun kierros page on Luontoon.fi. The roadside Kaunisharju nature observation shelter beside highway 950 is promoted by Visit Salla as a northern-lights and night-sky viewpoint with a...
Managed by
Trail info
Location
Several sources recommend counter-clockwise travel as the easiest way to follow the markings; the route is used in both directions.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
Red UKK paint on shared sections, additional coloured markers and arrow posts for bikes and walkers; some junctions are busy with multiple sign systems.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Run
Activity
Hike / Walk
Activity
Bike
Activity
Terrain & conditions
10.2 km
Distance
About 3–4 hours on foot for the full circuit per Retkipaikka’s timing; mountain bikers typically need roughly 1.5–3 hours depending on pace and photo stops.
Est. Time
Wide forest path and gravel, extensive duckboards over mires, short wooden bridges and occasional rocky or rooty sections; shares a groomed winter base with the ski trail in places.
Surface
Loop, Wide Track
Route Type
Moderate Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
Explore nearby
Rate & Review
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Share a photo from a recent trip
Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Salla, 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.