Miekojärvi–Vietonen hiking trail
Route
Description
The Miekojärvi–Vietonen hiking trail is a long summer walking route in Ylitornio, western Lapland, linking the Miekojärvi lake area with the Vietonen direction across open ridges and forest. Metsähallitus publishes the route on Luontoon.fi under this name. The City of Ylitornio describes the same line as Mikonpolku...
Managed by
Ylitornio
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Walk either from the Miekojärvi shore cluster toward Sompanen/Vietonen or reverse; sources describe access from several trailheads rather than a single mandatory direction.
Route direction
White paint blazes on trees plus wooden posts.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
23.2 km
Distance
Allow most of a summer day for the full 23 km with breaks at laavut, beaches, and kota sites—typical fit groups finish in roughly 6–9 hours of walking depending on pace and photo stops. A shorter round trip to Orhinselänniemi alone fits a half-day.
Est. Time
Forest footpaths and ridge lines above Lake Miekojärvi—roots, rock, and short climbs; occasional sandy shore at Orhinselänniemi.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
Location
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Our data was researched from Ylitornio, 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.
Miekojärvi–Vietonen hiking trail23.2 km
Route
Description
The Miekojärvi–Vietonen hiking trail is a long summer walking route in Ylitornio, western Lapland, linking the Miekojärvi lake area with the Vietonen direction across open ridges and forest. Metsähallitus publishes the route on Luontoon.fi under this name. The City of Ylitornio describes the same line as Mikonpolku...
Managed by
Ylitornio
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Location
Walk either from the Miekojärvi shore cluster toward Sompanen/Vietonen or reverse; sources describe access from several trailheads rather than a single mandatory direction.
Route direction
White paint blazes on trees plus wooden posts.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
23.2 km
Distance
Allow most of a summer day for the full 23 km with breaks at laavut, beaches, and kota sites—typical fit groups finish in roughly 6–9 hours of walking depending on pace and photo stops. A shorter round trip to Orhinselänniemi alone fits a half-day.
Est. Time
Forest footpaths and ridge lines above Lake Miekojärvi—roots, rock, and short climbs; occasional sandy shore at Orhinselänniemi.
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 Ylitornio, 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.