The Auttikönkään Luontopolku is a short circular walk that showcases several aspects of Finnish Lapland: a powerful waterfall, a deep-gorge river, an unspoilt boreal forest and a few traces of the history of timber floating.
Country:
Finland
Park in the car park at the end of Auttikönkääntie, in front of the café.
(S/E) With your back to the café, start on the path heading left.
(1) At the waterfall, cross to the other side of the river and continue along the right bank.
(2) Pass the shelter, cross the bridge, then begin an ascent of about 1 km. Please note: as of 3 June 2026, the OSM map is incorrect in places.
(3) After the observation tower, head back down to the car park (S/E).
(2) Shelter, dry toilets and a fire pit.
Please note from (2): as of 3 June 2026, the OSM map is incorrect in places.
(1) The waters of the Auttijoki rush between the rocks of the Auttiköngäs waterfall, which is approximately 16 metres high. Next to the waterfall, the old wooden structure serves as a reminder of the days when logs were guided into the river to be transported downstream.
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