Hiking & outdoor recreationLength5.2 km
Duration(2-3 hours)
Degree of difficultyEasy
Along this trail, information boards tell about the reindeer as an animal, events in the reindeer's life throughout the year, and the significance of the reindeer to humans. The trail starts in a mountain birch forest. After the boundary fence between the reindeer herding cooperatives of Lapland and Ivalo, the trail ascends to the lower slope of Ahopää fell. From the slope, there is a view of the nearby fells of Kiilopää. The trail is well-suited for beginner hikers. The reindeer trail is easy to walk, and there are boardwalks in the wettest places. The trail can be walked in either direction and it is marked with black posts with green signs featuring the Poropolku logo.
Circle trail
Multi-purpose trailYou can hike, bike, snowshoe or run along the trail. Please note other trail users (moving at different speeds)
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.
No dry toilet
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 pointThe Kiilo-oja Stream is located by the trail. We recommend boiling your drinking water.
No winter maintenance
Contact information
Starting pointKiilopääntie 620, 99830 Saariselkä
The reindeer trail starts next to the parking area at Suomen Latu Kiilopää, at the gate to Urho Kekkonen National Park.
At the beginning, the trail runs along the Kiilo-oja Stream, following the Kiirunapolku Trail for 1 kilometre, after which the trail branches off to the left.
At about 1.5 km, the trail passes through the boundary fence between the reindeer herding cooperatives of Lapland and Ivalo, and ascends to the lower slope of Ahopää fell.
After the reindeer fence, walk for 1.1 kilometres, and then turn left towards the south. This section may be more challenging due to water-eroded channels.
The circular trail returns to the starting point by following the reindeer fence.
End pointKiilopääntie 620, 99830 Saariselkä