What's Currently Happening in Ruunaa Hiking Area

Check for Warnings

When wildfire warnings (en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi) are in effect, fire is only allowed at covered campfire sites that have a flue. A fire can be also lit in fireplaces at wilderness and other huts. Always use extreme caution when handling fire. The one who lights a fire is always responsible for its safe use. Please note, that making fire at these campfire sites can be banned locally. 

Renovation works on the structures of the Ruunaa camping area continue - Neitikoski broadwalk bridge will be partially closed during the renovation works

(Published May 6 2024)

The accessible boardwalk bridge at Neitikoski will be partially closed for customer safety during the route renovation period in the spring from May 6th to May 30th, 2024, and from August 19th onwards at least until the end of October.

Extensive service infrastructure and signage improvements are being developed and enhanced at the Ruunaa hiking area with separate funding allocated by the Parliament for the years 2023–2025. The development project focuses on improving and renovating structures required for accessible routes and fishing. The renovations will continue throughout the coming summer.

During the upcoming summer, Metsähallitus will be renovating the accessible route at Neitikoski, as well as fishing docks and fire pits. In addition to the accessible route at Neitikoski, trail markings throughout the Ruunaa area will be renewed this summer, and boardwalks, shelters, and fire pits will be renovated.

We will provide information about maintenance work, its timing, and its impact on hiking on this News page
 

Tips for the spring season excursions 

(Updated 3th of May 2024)

• Familiarize yourself with The Outdoor Guide to Finland’s National Parks. You can find basic information, gear lists, safety tips, and destination suggestions for winter hikes. Read Outdoor Etiquette and Instructions and rules in the Ruunaa Hiking Area before heading out on your hike.
• For spring hikers, the most important thing is to stay warm and have enough energy. Layered clothing in sufficiently loose garments is a good start. Warm food and drinks help hikers stay warm. Be prepared for the hike with enough drinking water and energy-rich snacks.
• Ensure the safety of your hike. Always check the warnings in advance (en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi). The Hiking Area may have some areas where the phone connection can be bad. Download the 112 Finland application (112.fi) to your phone. When an emergency call is made through the 112 Finland application, the emergency center attendant is automatically informed of the caller's location.
• There is almost 30 campfire sites in Ruunaa Hiking Area. You can also camp there.
• You can fish year round in Ruunaa. Ruunaa Rapids and the lakes between them are part of Metsähallitus recreational fishing area no. 7525, where a fisheries management fee (eräluvat.fi) is required along with an area-specific recreational fishing permit (no. 7525) (eräluvat.fi). Permits may also be purchased on the Metsähallitus Eräluvat web shop (verkkokauppa.eraluvat.fi).
• General wading ban is in effect at 1.9.-31.5.

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