Ounasvaara Observation Tower – Kemijoki Bridge Rovaniemi loop from Rovaniemi

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Ounasvaara Observation Tower – Kemijoki Bridge Rovaniemi loop from Rovaniemi

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Ounasvaara Observation Tower – Kemijoki Bridge Rovaniemi loop from Rovaniemi

03:16

12.1km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 8.54 km for 281 m

Closed: • during winter (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.06 km

Ounasvaara Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nature, forests, ski jump, Rovaniemi, airport approach lane…. from here you can see everything.
Great vantage point.

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7.07 km

Tottorakka

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9.63 km

Ounasvaara Observation Tower and Shelter

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Great view from this observation tower. At the foot of the tower there is a shelter where you can also have a barbecue.

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10.3 km

Boardwalk and Steps in the Forest

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At the beginning, well-developed steps lead up next to the hiking trail!

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11.2 km

Jätkänkynttilä Bridge over the Kemijoki

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Very interesting looking bridge.

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11.3 km

Kemijoki Bridge Rovaniemi

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The bridge is modeled on the torches known in Germany as “Swedish fire”.
In Finland, pieces of trunk are skilfully cut and lit like a torch

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11.6 km

Kemijoki Riverside and Jätkänkynttilä Bridge

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Definitely worth a trip in winter. Good view of the surrounding area from the river.

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11.7 km

Santa Claus Village

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Where else can you have Christmas all year round and visit Santa Claus? Here in the village, wish lists are accepted and answered all year round

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12.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.17 km

4.55 km

339 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.98 km

3.22 km

2.94 km

928 m

900 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Saturday 17 October

4°C

-3°C

0 %

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Comments

June 21, 2025,Ounasvaara Wanderweg bei Rovaniemi Finnland. 🇫🇮

A beautiful hike in perfect weather. Unfortunately, we had to contend with a lot of mosquitoes.🦟🦟

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Ounasvaara Observation Tower – Kemijoki Bridge Rovaniemi loop from Rovaniemi

Ounasvaara Observation Tower

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Ounasvaara Observation Tower and Shelter

Boardwalk and Steps in the Forest

Jätkänkynttilä Bridge over the Kemijoki

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