Hiking and walking routes and outdoor pursuits
The numerous hiking routes and nature trails will give you the opportunity to experience the spectacular landscapes of Forest Lapland.
The Pyhä-Luosto hiking routes and services are for instance marked on the Luosto – Pyhätunturi Hiking Map (Luosto - Pyhätunturi ulkoilukartta) 1:40 000.
Pyhä-Luosto National Park offers 102 kilometres of marked hiking trails.
At Suomu, you can hike to the Riutukka Stream Log Floating Museum Trail, which covers approximately 11 kilometres one way. There’s also a walking route up to Suomutunturi, appr. 4 kilometres one way.
Oulanka National Park is the most famous Finnish National Park and also offers many hiking trails, about an hour's drive from Suomu.
Located in the Kemijärvi town centre, the Pöyliövaara – Pitkävaara fitness trails are rather challenging in places and are especially suitable for fitness enthusiasts and sportspeople. A town walking map has been made for the Kemijärvi town centre, using which you can walk along the town’s shores, see the town’s outdoor sculptures, go for a swim or visit a number of interesting spots. Kemijärven Metsäpolku is a short walking route.