Hiking & outdoor recreationLength4.6 km
Duration(1-2 hours)
Degree of difficultyHard
The only trail in Finland where you can admire gorgeous frozen waterfalls in winter and beautiful river scenery in summer, and always sense the presence of the magnificent cliffs. The 5 kilometer long trail runs along a former horse road, and there are information boards on the area's logging history along the trail. The trail takes hikers onto the top of cliffs with magnificent views, and to the bottom of the canyon. Along the trail, hikers will get a chance to admire the three largest frozen waterfalls at Korouoma, which are called Jaska Jokunen (Charlie Brown), Ruskea virta (the Brown River) and Mammuttiputous (the Mammoth Fall). The lush vegetation and the river bubbling in the canyon in summer, the autumn colours, and the gorgeous frozen waterfalls in winter are definitely sights worth seeing!
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 maintenanceTypically, the trail remains open throughout the winter as snowshoers keep the path clear. In winter the trail is dangerously slippery and ice grippers are needed.
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Contact information
Starting pointSaukkovaarantie, 97815 Posio
Starting pointSaukkovaara parking area
Trail marking: wooden poles with green ribbons and yellow reflectors.
Saukkovaara parking area - Hannunkallion viewpoint
Koronjää trail starts at the Saukkovaara parking area, where you will find information about the Korouoma region and a dry toilet.
The trail runs to the Hannunkallio viewpoint, which offers stunning views of the gorge. The viewpoint has a railing and wooden benches.
Hannunkallion viewpoint - intersection of Koronjää Trail and Korouoma Hiking Trail
The trail descends from Hannunkallio down the river Korojoki, to the intersection, where the Koronjää day trail and the 20 km long Korouoman retkeilyreitti Trail diverge. When following the Koronjää trail, the trail curves slightly to the right. The long hiking trail towards the Pajupuro Open Wilderness Hut turns to the left. Follow the Koronjää trail markers.
There are rope railings at the steepest parts of the trail to make the going easier.
Intersection of Koronjää Trail and Korouoma Hiking Trail - Kanjoninlaavut lean-to shelters 1,8 km
Along the trail, hikers will get a chance to admire the three largest frozen waterfalls at Korouoma, which are called Jaska Jokunen (Charlie Brown), Ruskea virta (the Brown River) and Mammuttiputous (the Mammoth Fall). These frozen waterfalls are popular ice-climbing spots.
The trail arrives at the Kanjoninlaavut lean-to shelters, where you will find dry toilets and a woodshed. At the lean-to shelters, you can enjoy stunning views of the river valley.
Kanjoninlaavut lean-to shelters - Saukkovaara parking area 1,1 km
The trail ascends back to Saukkovaara.
End pointSaukkovaarantie, 97815 Posio
End pointSaukkovaara parking area