Hiking & outdoor recreationLength8 km
Duration(5-7 hours)
Degree of difficultyMedium
Back country skiers can also utilise the maintenance route from Njurkulahti to Joenkielinen made by occasionally trafficking snowmobiles. It is not marked, but the summer trail follows the same route and its marks can be seen. The trail starts at Njurkulahti towards Joenkielinen Fell, at 534 meters high. There on the top you get a great scenery over Lemmenjoki National Park and Hammastunturi wilderness area. Take the same trail downhill to return.
The trail can only be used in the winterThe Joenkielinen skiing trail is skiable during the winter months of February and March.
Campfire siteAlways check for any wildfire warnings in effect before making a fire.
Camping permittedCamping is only permitted in the immediate vicinity of marked rest areas and campfire sites and huts.
Dry toiletRemember to bring toilet paper.
Remember to bring a trash bagThere are no waste bins on the trail. Bring along your own trash bag and take your waste out with you when leaving.
No water point
No winter maintenance
Contact information
The trail will start from Parking area of Metsähallitus, about 1.5 km from centre of Njurkulahti village. Cordinates: Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 68° 45.0984' lon: 26° 13.2005' ETRS-TM35FIN P: 7626869m I: 468453m At firs the trail climbs for the first 6 kilometres up the slope to the Juurakko-oja shelter.
After the shelter, a steep, 1.5-kilometre climb leads to the summit of the Joenkielinen fell, where you can admire the views of the Lemmenjoki National Park and the Hammastunturi Wilderness Area.
Take the same trail downhill to return.