Viiankiaapa Nature Trail
Route
Description
Viiankiaapa Nature Trail is about 3.1 km as a linear walk through Metsähallitus-managed Viiankiaapa, one of the largest aapa mire complexes near Sodankylä in Lapland. For closures, renewals, and the full junction-by-junction description of the wider trail network, start from Luontoon.fi. On the ground you mostly fol...
Managed by
Sodankylä
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Linear outbound hike from the main trailhead facilities toward Viiankijärvi kota; return the same way unless you follow additional signed options described for the wider reserve on Luontoon.fi.
Route direction
red paint on trees in forested sections; signposts at junctions (Latu&Polku).
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
3.1 km
Distance
about 1–2 hours including breaks
Est. Time
Dirt / Duckboards
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
2024
Renovation years
Location
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Our data was researched from Sodankylä, 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.
Viiankiaapa Nature Trail3.1 km
Route
Description
Viiankiaapa Nature Trail is about 3.1 km as a linear walk through Metsähallitus-managed Viiankiaapa, one of the largest aapa mire complexes near Sodankylä in Lapland. For closures, renewals, and the full junction-by-junction description of the wider trail network, start from Luontoon.fi. On the ground you mostly fol...
Managed by
Sodankylä
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Location
Linear outbound hike from the main trailhead facilities toward Viiankijärvi kota; return the same way unless you follow additional signed options described for the wider reserve on Luontoon.fi.
Route direction
red paint on trees in forested sections; signposts at junctions (Latu&Polku).
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
3.1 km
Distance
about 1–2 hours including breaks
Est. Time
Dirt / Duckboards
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
2024
Renovation years
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Viiankiaapa Nature Trail"
Share a photo from a recent trip
Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Sodankylä, 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.