Hiking & outdoor recreationLength1.9 km
Duration(1-2 h)
Degree of difficultyHard
Katikankierros trail leads visitors to a mystical gorge, which has been eroded by running water and shaded by spruce forests. The steep slopes of the streams and the verdant spruce forests around them set the mood for this fairy-tale forest. The trail follows along the banks of streams, occasionally climbing up to high sandy ridges. The trail goes through dry heath terrain, with duckboards to take visitors across a few wet areas. There are variations in elevation and steep slopes along the trail. Metal stairs have been installed on slopes. Please note that the trail is dangerously slippery in winter. We do not recommend Katikankanjoni as a winter hiking destination. The trail is not maintained during the winter.
Circle trailThe recommended direction of travel is clockwise.
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
Starting pointKatikankanjoni P-Alue
The route is marked to be followed clockwise. From the parking area, the route first follows a wide trail path for about 700 meters before turning onto a forest path and ascending to Kolmentuulenlakki. Kolmentuulenlakki is a triangular, steep-sided sand ridge that rises 15 meters above the surrounding stream valleys. Kolmentuulenlakki was formed as stream channels eroded the land around it.
The route continues along the slopes and bottom of Katikankanjoni canyon. The Katikanluoma stream is crossed a couple of times via bridges. There are a few very steep slopes on the route, equipped with terrain stairs.
At the end of the route, there is a shelter and a campfire site on top of the high ridge by the Katikanluoma stream. Finally, the route returns to the original section, leading back to the parking area.
End pointKatikankanjoni P-Alue