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Varkaankuru Kota (Grill Hut) – Varkaankuru Waterfall loop from Äkäslompolo

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Northern Finland

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Varkaankuru Kota (Grill Hut) – Varkaankuru Waterfall loop from Äkäslompolo

Moderate

5.0

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Varkaankuru Kota (Grill Hut) – Varkaankuru Waterfall loop from Äkäslompolo

02:46

9.86km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Varkaankurun rajoitusvyöhyke

Pallas-Yllästunturin kansallispuisto

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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129 m

Café and Restaurant Information Board, Äkäshotelli, Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park

Highlight • Rest Area

At some of the central points in Äkäslompolo you will find a board listing all the nearby cafes and their opening times. Very helpful!

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1.85 km

Wooden Boardwalk with Mountain View

Highlight • Trail

Beautifully laid out wooden walkway with an unobstructed view of the mountain.

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2.03 km

Small Stream

Highlight • River

Typical Komoot point highlight

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2.56 km

Varkaankuru Stream

Highlight • River

This is a lovely place to linger and enjoy yourself.

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3.41 km

Restricted area: Varkaankuru

Nature Reserve

4.31 km

Boardwalk Through Varkaankurun Restricted Area

Highlight • Trail

beautifully landscaped footbridges through the Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park

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4.52 km

Varkaankuru Kota (Grill Hut)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Nice barbecue hut right on the hiking trail. There are also toilets available.

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4.58 km

Varkaankuru Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

It's a picturesque waterfall and a small lake with clear water.
Above the waterfall is a popular resting area.

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6.21 km

Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

At Yllästunturi the weather can change in a very short time. Despite the altitude of only 718m, it is very reminiscent of the Kamnik Alps.

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9.86 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.79 km

1.60 km

189 m

173 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.32 km

2.99 km

2.20 km

1.13 km

173 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

19°C

7°C

24 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Café and Restaurant Information Board, Äkäshotelli, Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park

Wooden Boardwalk with Mountain View

Small Stream

Varkaankuru Stream

Boardwalk Through Varkaankurun Restricted Area

Varkaankuru Kota (Grill Hut)

Varkaankuru Waterfall

Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park

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