For the resort’s current hiking recommendations, contact line, and how Ämmin polku fits the wider Sallatunturi trail network, start with Salla Ski Resort’s hiking section. Trail logistics compiled for Visit Salla–branded listings, such as the Bergfex listing for this route, add detail on markings, parking, and begin...
Salla
Official Maintenance
Walk the marked loop in either direction; resort listings describe it as a family circuit with two lean-tos along the way rather than a demanding one-way thru-hike.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
blue square symbols painted on tree trunks
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Hike / Walk
Activity
1.8 km
Distance
Plan about 45–75 minutes including photo stops and a leisurely break at Tupien laavu or Ämminpolun laavu when you cook or snack.
Est. Time
Mostly dry pine forest path with duckboards across wet mire, short stairways on steep pitches, and benches at rest points.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Moderate Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
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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.