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

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

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

01:27

11.9km

260m

Running

Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 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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1.49 km

Wooden path

Highlight • Trail

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

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1.50 km

Wooden Boardwalk with Mountain View

Highlight • Trail

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

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2.21 km

Varkaankuru Stream

Highlight • River

This is a lovely place to linger and enjoy yourself.

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3.33 km

Varkaankuru

Highlight • Gorge

4.25 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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6.19 km

Rakka Trail in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park

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Narrow and curvy but ridable

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8.46 km

View of the Wetland Spring in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you have a good view of the forest and the spring nearby.

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9.64 km

Stream with bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Take some time to enjoy the silence and quiet by this bridge and the stream.

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11.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.57 km

1.08 km

869 m

347 m

Surfaces

4.96 km

4.66 km

1.10 km

635 m

508 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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

Wooden path

Wooden Boardwalk with Mountain View

Varkaankuru Stream

Varkaankuru

Varkaankuru Kota (Grill Hut)

Rakka Trail in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park

View of the Wetland Spring in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park

Stream with bridge

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