Summer Hiking Trails in Syöte

The national park's most extensive network of summer trails zigzags in the Syöte area. The trails have been marked with yellow paint signs on trees.
 

Salojen siivekkäät, 500 m, Circle Trail

     

Available all year round. Travel time 30 min.
Category:  Easy  an easy, accessible trail / wheelchair trail

The Salojen siivekkäät Nature Trail provides you with an insight into the life of non-migrant birds and their relation to the surrounding area.

On the Salojen siivekkäät Nature Trail, you can explore the species in the area. Photo: Saara Airaksinen

Starting point
Syöte Visitor Centre, Erätie 1, 93280 Syöte, Pudasjärvi (www.google.fi).

Trail Description
The trail starts and ends by Syöte Visitor Centre and runs through an old-growth forest in the surrounding area. The nature trail is available all year round, and in the summer, it is accessible by pram, or by wheelchair with an assistant.

When the ground is unfrozen, a Pytho kolwensis themed geocaching trail introduces the secrets of geocaching to families with children. You will find the five caches, hidden by this beetle, by means of a map that is available at the visitor centre.

Hiking Structures
Lean-to shelter.

Sights
A dead standing tree presenting the life of woodpeckers, an eagle's nest, an eagle sculpture.

Vattukuru Nature Trail, 2,1 km, Circle Trail

     

Available all year round. In summer as a hiking trail and in winter as snow shoe trail. Travel time 2 - 3 h.
Category:  Intermediate

Vattukuru Nature Trail presents you the life, plants and animals in an old-growth forest. Along the fairly short nature trail, you will see a large variety of natural elements, such as a slope bog, lush stream banks and spruce forests. Tips for hikers: there are Siberian flying squirrels in Vattukuru Ravine.

Starting point
Vattukuru parking area, Syötekyläntie 1638, Pudasjärvi (www.google.fi).

Naavaparran polku, 3 km, Circle Trail

     

Available all year round. Travel time 1 - 2 h.
Category:  Easy

What is a Pytho kolwensis? How far can a Siberian flying squirrel glide? And what are beard lichen and Alectoria? You will find answers to these questions by hiking along the Naavaparran polku Trail. The gravel trail will introduce trekkers of all ages to the secrets of Syöte.

Starting point
Syöte Visitor Centre, Erätie 1,  93280 Syöte, Pudasjärvi (www.google.fi). 

Huippupolku, 1 km, Circle Trail

   

Available when the ground is unfrozen. Travel time 30 min.
Category:  Intermediate

Explore the natural world of Finland's southernmost fell along a guided nature trail on the summit of Iso-Syöte Fell. The summit offers splendid views to Syöte National Park.

Starting point
Iso-Syöte Hotel's parking area, Isosyötteentie 246, 93280 Syöte (www.google.fi).

Kellarilampi Nature Trail, 1 km, Circle Trail

    

Available when the ground is unfrozen. Travel time 30 min.
Category:  Easy  an easy, accessible trail / wheelchair trail

A lean-to shelter by Kellarilampi Pond is an easily accessible destination. Take fishing gear with you as Kellarilampi is famous for its catches. The handsome Pytkynharju Esker rises right behind the lean-to shelter and climbing onto its crest is worth all the effort.

Starting point
Rytinkisalmentie 1834, Pudasjärvi (www.google.fi). 

Pytkyn pyrähdys, 9 km, Circle Trail

        

Available when the ground is unfrozen. Travel time 4 - 5 h.
Category:  Intermediate

Eskers created by the Ice Age, old spruce forests and ponds abundant with fish; that's what the trail is made of. The versatile trail boasts three excellent rest spots and a large variety of natural wonders.

Starting point
Rytinkisalmentie 1834, Pudasjärvi (www.google.fi). 

Pyhitys, 2 km / Direction

    

Available when the ground is unfrozen. Travel time 2 h.

Category:  Intermediate

From the top of the highest wooded hill in Syöte National Park, magnificent views open out to the wilderness and Lake Kostonjärvi. On hill slopes, you will see rocks that were used as tables by Sámi people. Thousands of years ago, they asked for better luck in hunting and fishing by sacrificing some bounty of the forest and the lake to the gods.

Starting point
Ahmaselkosentie 212, Taivalkoski (www.google.fi). 

Soiperoisen polku, 5 km, Circle Trail

     

Available when the ground is unfrozen. Travel time 2 h.

Category:  Intermediate

Soiperoinen is a pleasant destination an hour's drive away from Syöte. The crystal-clear lakes and the landscape that ranges from pine heaths to high eskers inspire you to take your time and enjoy the scenery in peace. There are rest spots at suitable intervals in the area.

Starting point
Soiperoisentie 57-59, Taivalkoski (www.google.fi).

Rytivaaran kierros, 10 km, Circle Trail

       

Available in summer as a hiking trail. Travel time 4 h.

Category:  Intermediate

It is worthwhile to drive for half an hour from Syöte to Rytivaaran kierros Trail! The trail provides you with a versatile overview to the natural world and history of Syöte National Park. In the southwestern section of the trail, you will walk in the footsteps of a tenant farmer, guided by special information boards. You will gain an insight into slash and burn, the meadow culture, as well as the old hunting and fishing traditions.

Starting point
Ukonvaara parking area, Karsikkoperäntie 1591, about 17 km from Iso-Syöte Road (No. 858) (www.google.fi).

Syötteen kierros, 19 km, Circle Trail

         

Available when the ground is unfrozen. Travel time 1 day.
Category:  Intermediate

Along the Syötteen kierros Trail, you will be able to enjoy peaceful spruce forests, spacious mires and the handsome Pytkynharju Esker. Along the trail, you can take a break at Kellarilampi lean-to shelter and at Annintupa Day Trip Hut. It is practical to set off for the trail from Syöte Visitor Centre.

Starting point
Syöte Visitor Centre, Erätie 1, 93280 Syöte (Pudasjärvi) tai Romekievarintie 1, 93280 Syöte (www.google.fi).  

Ahmankierros, 17 km, Circle Trail

         

Available in summer as a hiking trail. Travel time 6 - 8 h.

Category:  Intermediate

Ahmankierros is an ideal day trip trail, but you can also stay overnight at the comfortable Ahmatupa Hut. The trail runs from aapa bogs to dense spruce forests and to lush edges of slope bogs. There are several day trip huts along the trail for taking a break.

Starting point
Syöte Visitor Centre, Erätie 1, 93280 Syöte, Pudasjärvi (www.google.fi). 

Torpparintaival, 38 km / Direction

            

Available in summer as a hiking trail. Travel time 3 days.

Category:  Demaning

Torpparintaival Trail is a suitable weekend destination, and it is a window to the history of versatile land use in the area. You will gain an insight into slash and burn, the meadow culture, as well as the old hunting and fishing traditions. Along the trail, you will explore gorgeous spruce forests and climb onto Ahmakallio, where you will see the national park's most beautiful views. Along the trail, you will find open wilderness huts where it is pleasant to have a sauna and stay overnight.

Starting point
Roninkankaantie 6, Pudasjärvi (www.google.fi).