Salmijoki Gorge trail
Route
Description
Salmijoki Gorge trail is about 11.6 km one way in Salla in Finnish Lapland, linking the Salmijoenkuru river gorge rest area with the Sallatunturi resort side. The surroundings shift from production forest toward wilder old-growth spruce and ancient pine as you near the gorge and the Vilmatunturi protected area, with ro...
Managed by
Salla
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Sources describe hiking either from Sallatunturi toward Salmijoenkuru or using the forest-road parking for a shorter out-and-back to the falls; the main trail can be travelled in both directions.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
River
River
Blue paint and blue square trail markers in Taipaleita’s hike narrative.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
11.6 km
Distance
About 3–5 hours one way for fit hikers covering the full 11.6 km forest traverse, more if you photograph or linger at Kalliojärvi or the gorge; the short forest-road approach plus 1.5 km walk is typically well under half a day.
Est. Time
Dirt / Gravel
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
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.
Salmijoki Gorge trail11.6 km
Route
Description
Salmijoki Gorge trail is about 11.6 km one way in Salla in Finnish Lapland, linking the Salmijoenkuru river gorge rest area with the Sallatunturi resort side. The surroundings shift from production forest toward wilder old-growth spruce and ancient pine as you near the gorge and the Vilmatunturi protected area, with ro...
Managed by
Salla
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Location
Sources describe hiking either from Sallatunturi toward Salmijoenkuru or using the forest-road parking for a shorter out-and-back to the falls; the main trail can be travelled in both directions.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
River
River
Blue paint and blue square trail markers in Taipaleita’s hike narrative.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
11.6 km
Distance
About 3–5 hours one way for fit hikers covering the full 11.6 km forest traverse, more if you photograph or linger at Kalliojärvi or the gorge; the short forest-road approach plus 1.5 km walk is typically well under half a day.
Est. Time
Dirt / Gravel
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
Explore nearby
Rate & Review
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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.