UKK trail: Aihkipetsi–Kuusikkoruuhivaara–Poropuisto
Route
Description
The UKK-reitti Hautajärvi–Nuortti long-distance trail in Salla is described on Luontoon.fi, including services and rules for Metsähallitus-managed rest points along the UKK spine. This section is about 11.2 km and is not a loop: it runs from the Aihkipetsi lake and wilderness hut cluster toward the Poropuisto (Salla...
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Trail info
Walk the segment in the direction that matches your link to UKK-reitti Hautajärvi–Nuortti and return transport; the line is point-to-point rather than a prescribed circuit.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
Wilderness Area
Wilderness Area
Hikers report clear tree markings along the UKK through this area; follow the main UKK line and carry a printed Salla hiking map in addition to phone tools.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
11.2 km
Distance
About 3–6 hours for 11.2 km in forest and mire terrain with lean-to breaks, depending on pace, wet sections, and photography stops.
Est. Time
Narrow forest path, duckboards over mires, and occasional wet sections; trip reports describe ageing boardwalks on some Aihkipetsi links and renewed sections closer to Kolmiloukkonen.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
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.
UKK trail: Aihkipetsi–Kuusikkoruuhivaara–Poropuisto11.2 km
Route
Description
The UKK-reitti Hautajärvi–Nuortti long-distance trail in Salla is described on Luontoon.fi, including services and rules for Metsähallitus-managed rest points along the UKK spine. This section is about 11.2 km and is not a loop: it runs from the Aihkipetsi lake and wilderness hut cluster toward the Poropuisto (Salla...
Managed by
Trail info
Location
Walk the segment in the direction that matches your link to UKK-reitti Hautajärvi–Nuortti and return transport; the line is point-to-point rather than a prescribed circuit.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
Wilderness Area
Wilderness Area
Hikers report clear tree markings along the UKK through this area; follow the main UKK line and carry a printed Salla hiking map in addition to phone tools.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
11.2 km
Distance
About 3–6 hours for 11.2 km in forest and mire terrain with lean-to breaks, depending on pace, wet sections, and photography stops.
Est. Time
Narrow forest path, duckboards over mires, and occasional wet sections; trip reports describe ageing boardwalks on some Aihkipetsi links and renewed sections closer to Kolmiloukkonen.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "UKK trail: Aihkipetsi–Kuusikkoruuhivaara–Poropuisto"
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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.