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Valtavaara Summit and Hut – View from Konttainen loop from Ruka

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Finland

Northern Finland

Kuusamo

Valtavaara Summit and Hut – View from Konttainen loop from Ruka

Hard

runners

Valtavaara Summit and Hut – View from Konttainen loop from Ruka

02:19

17.7km

570m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

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4.05 km

Valtavaaranlampi Wilderness Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This wilderness hut is a great treat, especially on a chilly day. There are wooden benches and a fire pit to get warm again. It is located at the idyllic Valtavaaran Lake.

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5.05 km

Stone steps trail

Highlight • Trail

It's slippery, rocky and steep here. Steps cut into the ground help you get up and down safely and train your calves at the same time.

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5.09 km

Valtavaara Summit and Hut

Highlight • Summit

From the top of Valtavaara mountain at 492 meters, you have a beautiful view of the mostly flat landscape of Valtavaara-Pyhävaara Nature Reserve around you. If it is chilly (like …

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7.00 km

Suolampi Laavu Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Here you can build a fire, take a break and enjoy the waterside views!

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9.11 km

View from Konttainen

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this small hill know as Konttainen, you can overlook the beautifully wooded landscape with deep blue lakes like Lake Purnu and Lake Kanto.

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9.14 km

Sunset View Over Lakes and Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

One kilometer from the parking lot to the viewpoint. Check the weather forecast for sunset times for stunning views.

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9.75 km

Konttaisen Kuhaus Trail

Highlight • Trail

Konttaisen Kuhaus is a beautiful short loop trail that treats you with views over Valtavaaran Nature Reserve just south and the numerous shimmering lakes in this area.

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17.5 km

Ruka Bike Park

Highlight • MTB Park

There is something for everyone at Ruka Bike Park. Whether you are looking for relaxed downhills for beginners or fun jump trails and tricky descents for experienced bikers.

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17.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

2.95 km

2.52 km

1.07 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

2.57 km

617 m

539 m

335 m

151 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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Valtavaara Summit and Hut – View from Konttainen loop from Ruka

Valtavaaranlampi Wilderness Hut

Stone steps trail

Valtavaara Summit and Hut

Suolampi Laavu Shelter

View from Konttainen

Sunset View Over Lakes and Hills

Konttaisen Kuhaus Trail

Ruka Bike Park

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