Inari Hiking Area Trails

19.7.2024
The toilet at the starting point of Tuulijärvi is temporarily closed for maintenance reasons

A hiker walking along a trail in an open fell landscape. Lakes and forests can be seen in the background.

Recommended at Inari Hiking Area

The Accessible Juutua Trail. Photo Tuija KangasniemiThe Accessible Juutua Trail, 500 m/each way

Hiking Lean-to shelter  Parking

Available all year round, travel time 1 h

An easy trail for whole family.

Starting Point: There is a parkingarea along the Kittiläntie road, about 2,5 kilometre away from Inari village
Description of the Accessible Juutua Trail

 

The southern part of the trail is with lights. Photo: Tuija Kangasniemi

Juutuan polku Trail, 5.8 km Circle Trail

Hiking Lean-to shelter Dry toilet Parking

Available all year round, travel time 4 h

An easy daytrip trail, part of the trail is accessible.

Starting Point: There is a parkingarea along the Kittiläntie road, about 2,5 kilometre away from Inari village.

Description of the Juutua Trail

 

Drinking and restingpause a way to Pielpajärvi Wilderness Church. Photo: Timo KukkoPielpajärvi Wilderness Church Trail, 5 km/each way

Hiking Day Trip Hut Lean-to shelter Dry toilet Parking

When there is no snow on the ground, travel time 6 h

Starting Point: Trail begins 3 km from the Northern Lapland Nature Centre Siida, from the parking area on Sarviniementie road.

Pielpajärvi Wilderness Church Trail description.

 

Other Trails

 

Tuulijärvi lake trail. Photo: Tuija KangasniemiTuulijärvi Trail 1.5 km/each way

Hiking Lean-to shelter Dry toilet Parking

Available all year round, travel time 1 h

Starting Point: Tuulispää Fell parking area about 9 km from the centre of Inari.

Description of Tuulijärvi Trail.

 

 

 

Photo: Tuija Kangasniemi

Five Senses Nature Trail 2.5 km

Available all year round, travel time 8 h

Demanding trail, which is not marked.

Starting Point: At the end of the Rovajärvi road (Rovajärventie 765, 99870 Inari) there is a parking area.

Get familiar to the path's PDF brochure (www.luontoliitto.fi, in Finnish)

Trail Description

 

Along the Trail Rovajärvi-Otsamo. Photo: Tuija KangasniemiRovajärvi - Otsamo Trail, 3 km or 10 km /each way

Hiking Day Trip Hut Dry toilet Parking

When there is no snow on the ground, travel time 5 h
An intermediate trail due to its steep ascent

Hikers can also continue their treks to the centre of Inari (9 km) or to Riutula (10 km)

Starting Point: Road at Rovajärvi, about 10 km from Inari or from place Riutula, Youth & Nature Center Vasatokka, Angelintie 696 (road 9553), 99870 Inari.

Rovajärvi-Otsamo Trail Description.

Day Trip Hut Otsamo. Photo: Kirsi UkkonenInari - Otsamo Trail, 9 km/each way

Hiking Day Trip Hut Campfire place Dry toilet Parking

When there is no snow on the ground, travel time 8 h

An intermediate trail due to its steep ascent.

Starting Point: At the village of Inari, opposite to Northern Lapland Nature Centre Siida.

Inari-Otsamo Trail Description


 

Skiing Trails

The skiing trails in Inari area are open from mid-february to end of april. The trails are maintained two or three times a week.

Photo: Tuija Kangasniemi

Juutuanjoki Skiing Trail, 9 km

Ski cross-country on trails Day Trip Hut Campfire place Dry toilet Parking

Classic cross-country skiing

Starting Point: the trail starts at the Northern Lapland Nature Centre Siida.

Please, check the current skiing trail situation from the Nature Centre Siida.

The Trail Description of Juutuajoki Skiing Trail.

Skiing Trails are made every Spring at the end of February. Photo: Timo Kukko

Inari - Otsamo Skiing Trail, 19 km

Ski cross-country on trails Day Trip Hut Dry toilet Parking

Classic cross-country skiing

Starting Point: the trail starts opposite to the Northern Lapland Nature Centre Siida.

Please, check the current skiing trail situation from the Nature Centre Siida.

The Trail Description of Inari-Otsamo Skiing Trail.

Pielpavuono. Photo: Pasi Nivasalo

Inari - Pielpajärvi Wilderness Church Skiing Trail, 19.5 km

Ski cross-country on trails Day Trip Hut Campfire place Dry toilet Parking
 
Classic cross-country skiing

Starting Point: the trail starts at the Northern Lapland Nature Centre Siida.

Please, check the current skiing trail situation from the Nature Centre Siida.

The Trail Description of Inari-Pielpajärvi Skiing Trail.

Skirace at Juutuanvaara. Photo: Tuija KangasniemiJuutuanvaara Skiing Stadium

Juutuanvaara Skiing Stadium 3 / 5 / 10 km, both styles.

The Finnish Ski Championship competition was organised in 1999 on these trails.

Starting Point: Kisatie 1, 99870 Inari. Skiing Stadium is located in the village of Inari, about 1 km from the centre of the village, along Kittilä road.

Notice: Skiing trails maintains sportclub called Inarin Yritys.


 

Mounting Biking

Bikes are rented in Inari. Photo: Tuija KangasniemiMenesjärvi old road, Mounting Biking (55 km)

Biking

When there is no snow on the ground

Starting Point: along Inari-Kittilä (955) road, Address: Kittiläntie 37, 99870  Inari

There is no services and it is not marked.

More informaiton of the old road.



Canoeing Route

Photo: Olli VainioLake Inarijärvi routes 

Open Wilderness Hut Campfire place Lean-to shelter Parking
 

From Daytrip to several days

Starting Point: Kalasatama, Kalasatamantie road, 99870 Inari.

Read Inarijärvi for canoers and other Inari Area waterroutes.

 

 

Snowmobile Tracks

The trails are marked on waterareas after the ice is mesured thick enouhg. Photo: Aimo LeppäkangasSnowmobiling at Lake Inarijärvi

During the winter, snow mobiles are a common mode of transport on Lake Inarijärvi, because the distances are long, and the ice on the lake is strong enough from December to May, in an average year.

On the ice of Lake Inarijärvi, there are marked snow mobile tracks going to Nellim, Sevettijärvi and Ivalo.

Read more about tracks on Inari.