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Vianaava Birdwatching Tower – Säynäjäoja Lean-To Shelter loop from Vikaköngäs pysäköintialue

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Finland

Northern Finland

Rovaniemi

Vianaava Birdwatching Tower – Säynäjäoja Lean-To Shelter loop from Vikaköngäs pysäköintialue

Moderate

4.7

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Vianaava Birdwatching Tower – Säynäjäoja Lean-To Shelter loop from Vikaköngäs pysäköintialue

02:21

9.25km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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24 m

Vaattunkiköngäs Trailhead, Arctic Circle Hiking Area

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Parking lot and starting point for many Arctic Circle Trails hiking trails.
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315 m

Frozen River in Finland

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539 m

Snowy River and Wooden Bridge Trail

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Incredibly beautiful winter landscape (was there in February). But you should stay on the path, otherwise you'll sink knee-deep in snow ;)

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1.10 km

Karhukumpu Lean-to Shelter

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Karhukumpu lean-to shelter has a fireplace and plenty of firewood.

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3.40 km

Vianaava Birdwatching Tower

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Here you have a great view over the moor. Perfect for bird watching.

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5.34 km

Säynäjäoja Lean-To Shelter

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Säynäjäoja lean-to shelter has a fireplace and plenty of firewood.

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8.17 km

Vianaava Bog Nature Trail

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The water splashes and the birds sing. A wonderful place.

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8.94 km

Suspension Bridge Over the Rapid

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Beautiful bridge crossing the rapid flowing river st the start of the hiking area.

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9.25 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.65 km

583 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.38 km

594 m

271 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 12 July

21°C

9°C

0 %

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Vianaava Birdwatching Tower – Säynäjäoja Lean-To Shelter loop from Vikaköngäs pysäköintialue

Vaattunkiköngäs Trailhead, Arctic Circle Hiking Area

Frozen River in Finland

Snowy River and Wooden Bridge Trail

Karhukumpu Lean-to Shelter

Vianaava Birdwatching Tower

Säynäjäoja Lean-To Shelter

Vianaava Bog Nature Trail

Suspension Bridge Over the Rapid

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