Riisin rääpäsy, the circular route around Mount Riisitunturi

The Riisin rääpäsy circular route offers a fine overview of the iconic landscapes of Riisitunturi National Park. From the boreal forests to the open heights of the tunturi, the route alternates between viewpoints, wetlands and Lappish scenery. The park is particularly renowned for its almost surreal winter landscapes: the spruce trees are covered in a thick layer of frost and snow, forming spectacular white silhouettes.

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Creation:
03 Jun 2026

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Activity: Walking
Distance: 2.83 mi
Average duration: 1h 40
Difficulty: Easy
Back to start: Yes
Ascent: + 377 ft
Descent: - 374 ft
Highest point: 1,509 ft
Lowest point: 1,135 ft

Country: Finland
Start/End: N 66.215613° / E 28.586583°
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Viewpoint from the heights of Mount Riisitunturi

Description of the walk

Park in the car park at the end of Riisitunturintie.

(S/E) Pass the small hut marking the park entrance and begin the gentle climb. Soon, at the three-way junction, continue to the left. Continue the climb to Riisitunturi.

(1) At the summit, turn left following the signs for Riisin rääpäsy.

(2) Walk past the lake. At the junction, continue straight ahead and take a small wooden footbridge.

(3) Cross the shelter area and continue over another footbridge. Continue straight down to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,145 ft - Car park
1 : mi 1.06 - alt. 1,509 ft - Summit - Riisitunturi
2 : mi 1.43 - alt. 1,404 ft - Ikkunalampi
3 : mi 1.76 - alt. 1,306 ft - Soilun Laavu shelter
S/E : mi 2.83 - alt. 1,135 ft - Car park

Notes

Please note: check accessibility and the equipment required in winter conditions.

(S/E) Toilets available at the park entrance.

(3) The shelter is suitable for camping and making a fire. Toilets are available.

Worth a visit

(2) Sloping peat bogs: the trail crosses or runs alongside rare wetlands, where water flows slowly down the slopes, creating very fragile, spongy vegetation.