UKK trail: Puupalovaara–Aihkipetsi
Route
Description
For planning and rules along the Metsähallitus-managed UKK spine in Salla, start with the UKK-reitti Hautajärvi–Nuortti material on Luontoon.fi. The trail is about 17.6 km as one point-to-point hiking section on that long-distance line between the Suksenpaistama start area and the Aihkipetsi lake and hut cluster. T...
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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
UKK stages in eastern Lapland are commonly marked in orange on trees; 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
17.6 km
Distance
About 5–9 hours for 17.6 km in forest and mire terrain with fell climbs and hut breaks, depending on pace, wet sections, and photography stops.
Est. Time
Narrow forest path, duckboards over mires, steep fell climbs and descents; some boardwalks in the wider Topsakantaival corridor have been renewed in EU-funded projects while others may still feel old in wet weather.
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: Puupalovaara–Aihkipetsi17.6 km
Route
Description
For planning and rules along the Metsähallitus-managed UKK spine in Salla, start with the UKK-reitti Hautajärvi–Nuortti material on Luontoon.fi. The trail is about 17.6 km as one point-to-point hiking section on that long-distance line between the Suksenpaistama start area and the Aihkipetsi lake and hut cluster. T...
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
UKK stages in eastern Lapland are commonly marked in orange on trees; 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
17.6 km
Distance
About 5–9 hours for 17.6 km in forest and mire terrain with fell climbs and hut breaks, depending on pace, wet sections, and photography stops.
Est. Time
Narrow forest path, duckboards over mires, steep fell climbs and descents; some boardwalks in the wider Topsakantaival corridor have been renewed in EU-funded projects while others may still feel old in wet weather.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
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.