For Metsähallitus descriptions of the Pahanojankuru circuit and services in Sallan kansallispuisto, start with the Pahanojankurun kierros materials on Luontoon.fi. The trail is about 15.2 km and is not a loop: it follows the UKK long-distance trail between the Sallatunturi fell resort area, the Tunturikumpu–Tunturil...
Walk in the direction that matches your connection to other UKK sections or return transport; the line is point-to-point on the wider UKK spine.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
Marked as a UKK trail and national park route; Luontoon.fi covers signage for Pahanojankurun kierros in the same terrain.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Hike / Walk
Activity
15.2 km
Distance
About 4–7 hours for 15.2 km in fell and forest terrain, depending on pace, weather, and breaks at Tunturilampi, Kaunisharju–Kolmiloukkonen, Pahanojankuru, and Kylmähete.
Est. Time
Forest path, duckboards over wet mire, rocky gorge slopes at Pahanojankuru, and lakeshore tread; Retkipaikka describes wet autumn paths and duckboards after joining the UKK line toward the gorge.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
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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.