Length4.6 km
Degree of difficultyEasy
Enjoy the fun of winter sports as you ski through the amazing fell scenery. Friendly Siberian jays are on the spot to greet anyone who stops to roast snacks over a campfire at the Kesänkijärvi Lean-to Shelter. Along the way, you’re sure to meet other people enjoying the great outdoors. Watch out for winter bikers on the bridge across Kesänkijoki River – some parts of the trail are for shared use. The track to Kesänkijärvi Lake is mainly flat terrain, making it suitable for children as well. If you want a longer ski, continue on to the Latvamaja and even around Kesänkitunturi Fell. The ski tracks and winter trails are maintained by the municipality of Kolari. Check the maintenance information for ski tracks and winter trails, as well as the opening hours of cafés, on the Ylläs online map: https://kartta.yllas.fi/. By purchasing a map, you support the maintenance of the trails in Ylläs.
The trail can only be used in the winter
Campfire siteAlways check for any wildfire warnings in effect before making a fire.
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.
Contact information
Starting pointÄkäsentie 8, 95970 Äkäslompolo
There are signposts at intersections and campfire sites. The trail can be skied both in classic and freestyle techniques. The ski tracks and winter trails are maintained by the municipality of Kolari. Check the maintenance information for ski tracks and winter trails, as well as the opening hours of cafés, on the Ylläs online map: https://kartta.yllas.fi/. By purchasing a map, you support the maintenance of the trails in Ylläs.
rom Äkäshotel, the trail takes you to an open mire and follows the winding path of Kesänkijoki River. You can already see the rugged slopes of Kesänkitunturi and Kellostapuli Fells early in the journey. Set off towards the lake nestled between the fells. Along the way, you’re sure to meet other people enjoying the great outdoors. Watch out for winter bikers on the bridge across Kesänkijoki River – some parts of the trail are for shared use.
The track turns into the shelter of the forest at Kesänkijärvi Lake. Your journey will include a few short uphill and downhill sections, with occasional glimpses of the lake and fells between the old-growth forest and standing dead trees. The Kesänkijärvi lean-to shelter is a pleasant place to take a break, have a snack and greet the friendly Siberian jays. If you want a longer ski, continue on to the Latvamaja and around Kesänkitunturi Fell. The trail to Latvamaja is one-directional, so it’s important to check the skiing direction because the return track is very speedy.
End pointÄkäsentie 8, 95970 Äkäslompolo