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Rovaniemi

Boardwalk Through the Wetlands – Vaattunkijoki River loop from Vikajärvi

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Hiking trails & Routes
Finland
Northern Finland
Rovaniemi

Boardwalk Through the Wetlands – Vaattunkijoki River loop from Vikajärvi

Hard

4.8

(15)

62

hikers

Boardwalk Through the Wetlands – Vaattunkijoki River loop from Vikajärvi

05:08

19.3km

200m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

499 m

Kuhmo Kivijärvi Nature Trail Information Center

Highlight • Rest Area

The information hut is located directly at the parking lot in the extension of the suspension bridge. Here you can find some information about the flora and fauna of the area and hiking opportunities.

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2

533 m

Very nice. For swimming partly too strong a current. Parking is great for a camper for one night

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3

756 m

Damp sections of the path are bridged by boardwalks. They were in good condition when I visited in July 2023 👏

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4

2.19 km

5

8.95 km

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

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6

9.25 km

Parking lot and starting point for many Arctic Circle Trails hiking trails.
Source:
nationalparks.fi/arcticcircle/trails/description#miretrail

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7

10.3 km

Karhukumpu Lean-to Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

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

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8

18.8 km

Vaattunkijoki River

Highlight • River

B

19.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

1.16 km

250 m

190 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.9 km

4.84 km

1.20 km

133 m

124 m

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Monday 13 July

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