Sky Seeker's Path
Route
Description
Sky Seeker's Path—known in Finnish as Taivaan tavoittelijan taival—is a compact, marked hike on the north side of Sallatunturi in Salla, Lapland. The trail is about 4.5 km in total and climbs through spruce forest and gentle mire to the top of Iso Pyhätunturi, the highest summit in Salla National Park at roughly 477 m...
Managed by
Salla
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Walked happily in either direction; many hikers complete a round that includes a different descent toward Itärinteentie instead of pure out-and-back on the ascent line.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Blue squares and paint on trees for Taivaan tavoittelijan taival, with red markings on the first shared section alongside Pahakurun kierros.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
4.5 km
Distance
About 1–2 hours for the full circuit excluding long breaks.
Est. Time
Graded gravel tread, wooden boardwalks over mire, rock steps and wooden stairs near the summit, and short sand road links near the trailhead area on some circuit variants.
Surface
Loop, 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.
Sky Seeker's Path4.5 km
Route
Description
Sky Seeker's Path—known in Finnish as Taivaan tavoittelijan taival—is a compact, marked hike on the north side of Sallatunturi in Salla, Lapland. The trail is about 4.5 km in total and climbs through spruce forest and gentle mire to the top of Iso Pyhätunturi, the highest summit in Salla National Park at roughly 477 m...
Managed by
Salla
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Location
Walked happily in either direction; many hikers complete a round that includes a different descent toward Itärinteentie instead of pure out-and-back on the ascent line.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Blue squares and paint on trees for Taivaan tavoittelijan taival, with red markings on the first shared section alongside Pahakurun kierros.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
4.5 km
Distance
About 1–2 hours for the full circuit excluding long breaks.
Est. Time
Graded gravel tread, wooden boardwalks over mire, rock steps and wooden stairs near the summit, and short sand road links near the trailhead area on some circuit variants.
Surface
Loop, Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Sky Seeker's Path"
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.