Syöte

Syöte National Park

Syöte National Park. Photo: Sini Salmirinne.

T The Emblem of Syöte National Park - Meadow barn he wild wooded hills of Syöte provide an ideal setting for many activities. Ski-trek through the magical snow-covered winter forests, or pedal up hill and down dale along the park's fine mountain-biking routes. The log cabin sauna at Ahmatupa in the heart of the park is a great place to soothe your body and soul.

Suitability: Excellent for families with children and for those who wish to go on an active holiday. Some parts are also suitable for the disabled.

Before the Trip

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

Directions and Maps

Location: Lapland, in Northern Ostrobothnia and in Southern Lapland in Pudasjärvi, Taivalkoski and Posio.
Arrival: By car and public transportation.

Customer Service

Syöte Visitor Centre

Trails

Marked trekking routes and nature trails for day trips or for longer hikes (122 km), a canoe route (22 km). Maintained ski trails (33 km), which are part of the network of ski trails in the Syöte region.

Sunrise at Ahmakallio. Photo: Eeva Mäkinen

Nature

Natural Features of Syöte National Park.

What to Do

Skiing
Mountain biking
Trekking

What to See

The views from the top of Pyhitys Hill and from the Ahmakallio observation tower, the snow-crowned spruces, the mires, the Rytivaara Crown Tenant Farm, and the traces of the Ice Age in Vattukuru Ravine.

Services

A wide variety of services, throughout the year: Syöte Visitor Centre, group tours, day trip huts, open wilderness huts, reservable huts, campfire sites, dry toilets, lean-to shelters, the reservation-only sauna in the yard of the Ahmatupa hut.