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OSM map layer · LineString
66.33, 29.30 · rel 1633747
66.33, 29.30 · rel 1633747
Iso Karhunkierros
97,8 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Northern Ostrobothnia · 66.33°N ·
29.30°E
97,8km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
22
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 9 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× Attraction
5× summit
1× ruins
Ristikallio
Attraction ·
on the route
97,8 km
100%
Konttainen
summit ·
on the route
97,8 km
100%
Valtavaara
summit ·
on the route
97,8 km
100%
Granrothinpetäjä
ruins ·
26 m off route
97,8 km
100%
Kiutaköngäs
Attraction ·
72 m off route
97,8 km
100%
Rukan mäkiautorata
Attraction ·
374 m off route
97,8 km
100%
Ruka
summit ·
381 m off route
97,8 km
100%
Mustosenvaara
summit ·
415 m off route
97,8 km
100%
Jäkälävaara
summit ·
490 m off route
97,8 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Iso Karhunkierros is 97.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Iso Karhunkierros takes approximately 24h 20min to complete.
No, Iso Karhunkierros is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Iso Karhunkierros starts near coordinates 66.519, 29.0549.
Iso Karhunkierros is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Iso Karhunkierros is maintained and managed by Metsähallitus.