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Kukastunturi Summit – Äkäslompolo Lake loop from Äkäslompolo

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Northern Finland

Kukastunturi Summit – Äkäslompolo Lake loop from Äkäslompolo

Hard

13

runners

Kukastunturi Summit – Äkäslompolo Lake loop from Äkäslompolo

03:04

26.0km

350m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Varkaankurun rajoitusvyöhyke

Pallas-Yllästunturin kansallispuisto

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

5.61 km

View to Yllästunturi

Viewpoint

2

6.13 km

Kukastunturi Summit

Highlight • Summit

Perfectly maintained sand paths lead to the summit (official bike trail). Once at the top, you'll have a beautiful view of the region.

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11.6 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

4

17.0 km

Latvamaja Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee place on the side of the ski trails

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5

18.0 km

Arolammi Trail, Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park

Highlight • Trail

Most enjoyable part of the trail!

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6

19.1 km

Kesänkijärvi Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The resting area at the eastend of the Kesänkijärvi is a nice place to rest.
It is well visited and the fire site is burns all day.
Don't forget to bring the sausages.

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7

19.4 km

Kesänkijärvi wooden track

Highlight • Trail

Narrow boardwalk winding through lush wetlands of Kesänkijärvi lake.

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8

19.9 km

View of the Wetland Spring in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you have a good view of the forest and the spring nearby.

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9

24.3 km

Äkäslompolo Lake

Highlight • Lake

It's simply an amazing feeling to stand on a huge frozen lake. A photo at the Yilläs swing is a must.

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10

24.6 km

Small Bathing Spot With View of Äkäslompolo and Kuertunturi

Highlight • Beach

A small bathing area in a very idyllic location by the lake. With views of Äkäslompolo and Kuertunturi.

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B

26.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.3 km

3.50 km

906 m

766 m

456 m

108 m

Surfaces

12.9 km

5.31 km

4.99 km

2.06 km

479 m

192 m

189 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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