Pitämävaara–Taivalvaara Trail
Route
Description
Pitämävaara–Taivalvaara Trail is about 30.8 km point-to-point across the Syöte–Koillismaa upland from Pitämävaara near Iso-Syöte in Pudasjärvi to Taivalvaara at Taivalkoski, North Ostrobothnia. It runs on the national UKK hiking corridor through forest between the two municipalities; Metsähallitus groups the Pudasjärvi...
Managed by
Taivalkoski
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Walkers typically travel from the Pitämävaara / Syöte side toward Taivalkoski when through-hiking to services; reverse trips are possible on the same marked UKK alignment.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
The UKK section crossing Syöte is described with blue paint blazes; other marked summer trails on Syöte use yellow blazes.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
30.8 km
Distance
Allow a full day (often roughly 9–12 hours of walking) for fit parties covering the full 30.8 km, or plan an overnight using lean-tos on the line or on adjoining UKK circuits.
Est. Time
Dirt
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
Location
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Our data was researched from Taivalkoski, 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.
Pitämävaara–Taivalvaara Trail30.8 km
Route
Description
Pitämävaara–Taivalvaara Trail is about 30.8 km point-to-point across the Syöte–Koillismaa upland from Pitämävaara near Iso-Syöte in Pudasjärvi to Taivalvaara at Taivalkoski, North Ostrobothnia. It runs on the national UKK hiking corridor through forest between the two municipalities; Metsähallitus groups the Pudasjärvi...
Managed by
Taivalkoski
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Location
Walkers typically travel from the Pitämävaara / Syöte side toward Taivalkoski when through-hiking to services; reverse trips are possible on the same marked UKK alignment.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
The UKK section crossing Syöte is described with blue paint blazes; other marked summer trails on Syöte use yellow blazes.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
30.8 km
Distance
Allow a full day (often roughly 9–12 hours of walking) for fit parties covering the full 30.8 km, or plan an overnight using lean-tos on the line or on adjoining UKK circuits.
Est. Time
Dirt
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
Explore nearby
Rate & Review
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Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Taivalkoski, 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.