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Canyon Peek

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5.6 km

Route

Description

Luontoon.fi – Kanjonin kurkkaus+

Description

Canyon Peek is about a 5.6 km loop in northern Oulanka National Park on the Salla side of the park, high above the Oulankajoki canyon. Metsähallitus manages the route; the Kanjonin kurkkaus trail page on Luontoon.fi is the best place to confirm when the trail is open and what to expect before you go. The walk is a day-hike scale loop even though the distance is modest: independent writers note how often they stop for views along the rim, so it pays to allow more time than the kilometres suggest. You start from the Savilampi parking and forest-road access area. The first section runs through ordinary forest; one detailed walk-through describes following green paint marks and a recommended counter-clockwise direction so you meet other hikers predictably on narrow or awkward spots. After a short warm-up, the path reaches Kirkasvetinenlampi, where Kirkasvetisenlammen tulentekopaikka offers a sheltered break by clear water before the terrain climbs toward the canyon edge. From the rim, the trail threads along the top of the gorge with a long drop toward the river—worth treating with care in wet or icy conditions. The route then descends toward Savilampi, where Savilampi autiotupa, Savilampi tulentekopaikka, Melontareitin laituri Savilampi, and the Savilampi kanoottiränni sit together at the river outlet—busy junction where the UKK Trail Hautajärvi–Savilampi passes through and day hikers often meet long-distance trekkers. A suspension bridge crosses the river here; the same cluster links naturally to the very short Oulangan kanjonin näköalapolku if you want an extra viewpoint hop before closing the loop back toward parking. Retkipaikka’s on-the-ground account captures how popular the Savilampi trailhead can feel on a fine autumn day, even though the forest soon spreads walkers out along the canyon. Johanna Suomela’s Maisemaonnellinen walk-through adds practical colour: ruska-week timing, how the character shifts from forest to gorge, and a straight-worded reminder that national park rules expect dogs to stay under control in line with the park’s own order.

Length & route

The trail is about 5.6 km as a loop along forest paths, duckboards in places, and rocky, uneven ground beside the canyon rim. Allow roughly two to three hours in good conditions; several writers say progress is slow because of viewpoints rather than extreme climbing. Independent trip accounts class the outing as moderately demanding because of the height differences along the rim. The route is meant for snow-free conditions; do not rely on it as a winter walking trail when the ground is frozen or icy.

Getting there

The usual start is the Savilampi trailhead and parking on forest roads reached from the Kuusamo–Salla area. Johanna Suomela’s Maisemaonnellinen post links the Metsähallitus Kanjonin kurkkaus brochure PDF for clear driving directions when no street address is listed. Retkipaikka describes a small gravel clearing that can fill quickly on busy days—arrive early or expect to share the space.

Good to know

Campfire sites and dry toilets are described at Kirkasvetinenlampi and near Savilampi in detailed walk-throughs; carry toilet paper and respect any forest-fire warnings. If you hike with a dog, follow the national park’s rules on keeping it under control.

Managed by

Salla

Official Maintenance

GPX data from: © Metsähallitus, 2024

Trail info

Several hikers recommend walking counter-clockwise so passing on narrow sections is easier.

Route direction

National Park

Area

Lake

River

Green paint marks along the trail.

Route Signs

Dogs (On Leash)

Dogs

Open / Good Condition

Maisemaonnellinen – Kanjonin kurkkaus tarjoaa huikeat maisemat Oulangan kanjoniin

Activities allowed

Hike / Walk

Activity

Terrain & conditions

5.6 km

Distance

About 2–3 hours is realistic in summer and autumn conditions; allow longer if you photograph often or walk slowly on the rim.

Est. Time

Forest path and humus, duckboard sections, gravelly stretches, and uneven rocky ground on the canyon rim.

Surface

Loop, Single Track

Route Type

Partial Shade

Shade

Moderate Traffic

Traffic

Retkipaikka – Kurkkaus Oulangan kanjoniin Sallassa+

Location

66.43191°N, 29.15609°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

LaplandRegion

SallaCity

Hiking TrailsCategory

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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.

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