Hiking & outdoor recreationLength27.3 km
Duration(1-2 days)
Degree of difficultyMedium
20 kilometer long hiking trail runs through the majestic landscape of the Korouoma Canyon with its cliffs and eskers.
The trail can only be used during the snow-free season
Camping permittedCamping is only permitted in the immediate vicinity of marked rest areas and campfire sites and huts.
Campfire siteAlways check for any wildfire warnings in effect before making a fire.
HutPajupuro Open Wilderness Hut, Kuulea day-use hut
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
Contact information
Metsähallitus National Parks FinlandContacts and feedback
Starting pointSaukkovaarantie, null Posio
Starting pointSaukkovaara parking area
Trail marking: orange paint on trees.
The trail starts at Saukkovaara and descends into the canyon.
The trail follows the River Korojoki upstream. There are several maintained flood meadows along the trail.
Towards the end, the trail climbs onto the eskers, offering splendid views of crystal-clear lakes. The southern part of the trail features gentler ridge landscapes.
End pointLapiosalmi starting point 66.049805°, 27.809095°, 97900 Posio