Summer hiking trails for Families in Ruka-Kuusamo
Photo: Ruka-Kuusamo Matkailu / Tourist Association, Ruka Kuusamo
These trails are suitable for families with small children. Please note: Some of these trails may be on steeper terrain, not suitable for strollers.
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· Oulanka Nationalpark
Könkään keino Trail 8 km, Oulanka National Park
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
7.1 km
Duration
2:30 h
Ascent
70 m
Descent
70 m
Enjoyable day-hike through the herb-rich forests, pine heats and mires in beautiful Oulanka National Park. The highlight of this trail is the ...
from Veera Vihervaara,
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· Valtavaaran ja Pyhävaaran luonnonsuojelualue
Konttaisen kuhaus Trail 2 km, Valtavaara-Pyhävaara Nature Reserve
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
2 km
Duration
1:00 h
Ascent
37 m
Descent
37 m
Short but demanding circle trail to the top of Konttainen hill and back. The top offers really rewarding views to lake Konttaisenjärvi and the ...
from Veera Vihervaara,
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· Riisitunturin kansallispuisto
Riisin rääpäsy Trail 4.3 km, Riisitunturi National Park
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Distance
4.5 km
Duration
1:17 h
Ascent
106 m
Descent
106 m
Riisin rääpäsy trail is moderately easy and family-friendly trail that offers scenic views to the surrounding nature of Riisitunturi.
from Veera Vihervaara,
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· Oulanka Nationalpark
Könkään kuohu Trail 100 m, Accessible, Oulanka National Park
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
0.2 km
Duration
0:03 h
Ascent
2 m
Descent
2 m
The accessible trail of Könkään kuohu takes you to the roaring rapids, beautiful river scenery and a light-filled pine forest.
from Minna Koramo,
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