UKK trail: Aihkipetsi–Paltsarikumpu–Poropuisto
Route
Description
The UKK-reitti Hautajärvi–Nuortti long-distance trail in Salla is described in full on Luontoon.fi, including services and rules for Metsähallitus-managed rest points. This mapped section is about 13.6 km and is not a loop: it follows that spine between the Aihkipetsi lake and wilderness hut area and the Poropuisto...
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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 on the map 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
13.6 km
Distance
About 4–7 hours for 13.6 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; some boardwalks on the Aihkipetsi–Paltsarikumpu link have been described as very old in trip reports, with newer sections nearer Kolmiloukkonen.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
Location
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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.
UKK trail: Aihkipetsi–Paltsarikumpu–Poropuisto13.6 km
Route
Description
The UKK-reitti Hautajärvi–Nuortti long-distance trail in Salla is described in full on Luontoon.fi, including services and rules for Metsähallitus-managed rest points. This mapped section is about 13.6 km and is not a loop: it follows that spine between the Aihkipetsi lake and wilderness hut area and the Poropuisto...
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 on the map 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
13.6 km
Distance
About 4–7 hours for 13.6 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; some boardwalks on the Aihkipetsi–Paltsarikumpu link have been described as very old in trip reports, with newer sections nearer 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–Paltsarikumpu–Poropuisto"
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.