Hiidenportti National Park

17.1.2022

Check regional Covid-instructions before your hiking trip or a visit to a nature center.

Liminganlahti Nature Centre is closed 1.1.-4.2.2022. The Finnish Nature Centre Haltia is closed 10.1.–1.2.2022. Koli Nature Centre Ukko is closed 1.1.–26.1.2022. Kuusamo Customer Service Karhuntassu is closed 13.1.–31.1.2022.

In other nature centers in Finland, we require the use of a facial mask and keeping the 2 meter distance to other visitors. In addition, there may be requirements to show the Covid pass, and/or the number of visitors can be limited. More information Nature centers. The length of the restrictions depends on the region. More regional information can be found at the Finnish institute for health and welfare website.

A smiling person reads a signpost. In the background a man and a snowy forest.

Hiidenporttis drawn national park emblem. The oval emblem shows a great grey owl and some spruce twigs. Text wraps around the outer edges of the emblem.
The canyons of Hiidenportti are an impressive sight. Along the path leading to the main gorge you can experience shady spruce forest, a flowery meadow and woodland that used to be cleared periodically by slash-and-burn farmers. The park has many fascinating places and stories for anyone interested in cultural history to discover.

Suitability: For hikers and trekkers looking for peace and quiet. Also well-suited to inexperienced hikers, groups of students and other group trips. No accessible services.

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Before the trip

Responsible hiking - get to know the National Park’s rules and safety tips.
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Directions

Location: Lakeland, in the Kainuu Region, in Sotkamo.
Arrival: By car.
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Customer Service

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Maps of Hiidenportti

Various maps and brochures of Hiidenportti. Read more

Trails

Marked trails (30 km) from easy to demanding.
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Nature

Natural Features of Hiidenportti National Park.
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What to Do

Trekking
Admiring the sights and the views
Photographing the scenery
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What to See

Hiidenportti Gorge and the rocky landscape, the old wilderness forests and the slopes shaped by slash-and-burn farming, the meadow in an old yard.
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Services

The Palolampi rental hut is available for hire for group meals. A nature information shelter, a cooking shelter, campfire sites and firewood, dry toilets.
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Partners

Various services provided by partners are available.
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History

Signs of geological activity and historical agriculture.
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Destination’s map (Excursionmap.fi).
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