The areas around Kuusamo and Ruka offer fantastic hiking trails. A few hours of hiking, a whole day, or even a week-long adventure. Scandic Rukahovi is your ideal starting point.
The most popular hiking trail in Finland, the legendary Björnrundan, or Karhunkierros trail, is 8.2 miles long and runs through the Oulanka National Park.
The trail runs through a wonderful natural landscape which is ideal for day trips. You can even paddle part of the way here! In the winter you can also go cross-country skiing from the Oulanka nature center to Juuma.
The short Karhunkierros trail is a scenic hiking trail in Oulanka National Park with suspension bridges and waterfalls. Marvel at mighty waterfalls, steep cliffs and deep forests.
Follow the Karhunkierros trail towards Ruka-Valtavaara-Konttainen and then go back the same way. Have a rest or some lunch at the wind shelter in Suolampi or the Valtavaara rest cabin. Another option is the viewing hut in Valtavaaranlampi.
Hike from Ruka along Plantingintie to the top of Pikku-Pyhävaara to admire the hilly Ruka terrain from close up. Along the way you’ll find two viewing spots with benches and at Pikku-Pyhävaara there is a cabin and outdoor barbecue.
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