Hotelli Sodankylä

EuroVelo routes are long-distance cycling routes that pass through European countries. An EuroVelo route must be at least 1000 kilometers long and run through at least two different countries. EuroVelo 13 is known as the Iron Curtain Trail, and it runs from the border of Norway and Russia in the north to the Black Sea coast on the border between Bulgaria and Turkey, following the Cold War-era "Iron Curtain" along the border.

To the south of Sodankylä, where the Jeesiöjoki and Kitinen join together, is Papplianniemi. There is an easy-to-navigate path around the cape that goes around its shoreline, and is suitable for the whole family. Along the way, there is also an old Sami settlement, as well as a barbecue hut. At the beginning of the trail is a beautiful old church. The route is marked with signs, and along it there are boards that tell about the nature of the area. The route does not have winter maintenance,...

Pyhä-Luosto National Park has a history of billions of years. The park has old growth forests and mountain chains that offer wonderful scenery for both day trips and longer hikes. This route goes from the Perhe-Luosto parking area to the Keski-Luosto fell ridge. Along the route you can see wonderful landscapes of Ukko-Luosto and the surrounding marsh. There is no winter maintenance on the route.

The forest surrounding Ukko-Luosto has never been cut down, the forests are up to 400 years old. From the top, you can see great landscapes of aapas, dangers, and old-growth forests. The height of Ukko-Luosto is 514 meters above sea level. This route goes to the Ukko-Luosto landscape hut. The day room was built in 2022 and offers a wonderful view to the north. The roof window of the cabin opens to the southern sky. Tuva also has a permanent exhibition "Tuntur's light landscapes" which tells...