Aihkipetsi circle trail
Route
Description
The Aihkipetsi circle trail is about 26.1 km in Salla, Lapland. It climbs Pirttivaara and Ruuhitunturi, crosses wetland and pine forest around Aihkipetsi, and returns toward the Sallatunturi recreation area with several lean-tos and a wilderness hut along the way. Metsähallitus publishes route information on Luontoon.f...
Managed by
Salla
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Several parties hike counter-clockwise to tackle Pirttivaara and Ruuhitunturi climbs while legs are fresh. Either direction works if you prefer to save the ascent for later.
Route direction
Fell / Mountain
Area
Marked Route
Route Signs
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
26.1 km
Distance
1–2 summer hiking days for most groups, or one demanding day for fit lightweight hikers.
Est. Time
Dirt
Surface
Loop
Route Type
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.
Aihkipetsi circle trail26.1 km
Route
Description
The Aihkipetsi circle trail is about 26.1 km in Salla, Lapland. It climbs Pirttivaara and Ruuhitunturi, crosses wetland and pine forest around Aihkipetsi, and returns toward the Sallatunturi recreation area with several lean-tos and a wilderness hut along the way. Metsähallitus publishes route information on Luontoon.f...
Managed by
Salla
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Location
Several parties hike counter-clockwise to tackle Pirttivaara and Ruuhitunturi climbs while legs are fresh. Either direction works if you prefer to save the ascent for later.
Route direction
Fell / Mountain
Area
Marked Route
Route Signs
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
26.1 km
Distance
1–2 summer hiking days for most groups, or one demanding day for fit lightweight hikers.
Est. Time
Dirt
Surface
Loop
Route Type
Explore nearby
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Aihkipetsi circle trail"
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.