Polkuhaara Rupakivelle is a very short marked side trip on the Hautajärvi–Savilampi section of the Karhunkierros / UKK trail network in Oulanka National Park. It leaves the main path near the Vasaoja rest area and leads to viewing points above Rupakivi, a tall raukku rock pillar standing in the Savinajoki river. For ru...
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Official Maintenance
Short out-and-back or small loop at the junction area; follow orange Karhunkierros markings on the main line and branch signs toward Rupakivi.
Route direction
National Park
Area
River
River
Karhunkierros is described with orange paint marks on the main trail; follow the same marking system to the Vasaoja area before the Rupakivi branch.
Route Signs
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Hike / Walk
Activity
0.1 km
Distance
Only a few minutes on the mapped spur itself; allow much longer for the walk from Savilampi parking (often quoted at about 4 km) or from Hautajärvi as part of Karhunkierros.
Est. Time
Forest path with roots and rock; steep wooden stairs toward the river viewpoint, uneven and partly weathered in Retkipaikka’s 2015 article.
Surface
Loop, 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.