Lapajärvi nature trail
Description
Lapajärvi nature trail is a day hike of about 9.6 km through forests and village roads around Lake Lapajärvi south of Salla in Eastern Lapland. The route was built in 2010–2011 as part of the East Lapland water tourism routes project. The Lapajärvi village trail page describes the history of the path, the lean-to by...
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Trail info
Walk in either direction between the listed trailheads depending on where you park.
Route direction
Information boards and marked guidance appear along the forest and village sections.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
9.6 km
Distance
About 2.5–4 hours of walking at an easy pace for roughly 10 km on mixed forest paths and roads.
Est. Time
Forest path and village road: roots and natural tread in the terrain sections, firmer gravel or asphalt character on the roughly 6 km of village road.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
2011
Construction year
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.
Lapajärvi nature trail9.6 km
Description
Lapajärvi nature trail is a day hike of about 9.6 km through forests and village roads around Lake Lapajärvi south of Salla in Eastern Lapland. The route was built in 2010–2011 as part of the East Lapland water tourism routes project. The Lapajärvi village trail page describes the history of the path, the lean-to by...
Managed by
Trail info
Location
Walk in either direction between the listed trailheads depending on where you park.
Route direction
Information boards and marked guidance appear along the forest and village sections.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
9.6 km
Distance
About 2.5–4 hours of walking at an easy pace for roughly 10 km on mixed forest paths and roads.
Est. Time
Forest path and village road: roots and natural tread in the terrain sections, firmer gravel or asphalt character on the roughly 6 km of village road.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
2011
Construction year
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Lapajärvi nature 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.