Solo Hiking In The Arctic Circle - Lapland Finland

Late summer in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park Finland. I had time for 4 days but made it out in 3. I would consider the 55km quite easy, the trails were very well maintained and so were the huts.

You trek along the fells which 1.9 billion years ago were the Svecofennian mountains several kilometres high. The silence that occurs when there is no wind is amazing.

You can get to the Pallastunturi visitors centre by taxi from Jerisjarvi bus stop, it is best to call for that taxi in advance. I hitched a ride with another hiker so that was lucky for me. To get there you can fly from Helsinki to Rovaniemi or Kittila. You can take a taxi direct from Kittila, but as this was the low season I had to go to Rovaniemi. You require a boat ride from the end of the trail to Hetta, there are phone numbers posted at the end of the trail to hail the boat driver. It was 5 euros cash and luckily I ran into a nice group so I didn't have to call.

You can heat water in the cabins along the way so there is no need to bring stove fuel if you are flying in. I had no need for it. Surprisingly there is 3G internet throughout most of the trek.

The best part is having a nice sauna at Hannukuru it costs 7 euros. There is a men's hour as well as a women's hour so check the timetable.

I highly recommend going to eat a traditional Finnish meal at Hettan Majatalo after the long hike! Another spot to add to your trip on the bus ride back is Levi.

Links:
Park - http://www.nationalparks.fi/pallas-yllastunturinp
Bus - https://www.matkahuolto.fi/en/

Music:
Jane Bunnett - Seranade To A Cuckoo https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/mundo-the-world-of-jane-bunnett/714707268
Smooth Jazz - Relaxation by the sea https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/smooth-jazz-smooth-cool-jazz-music-sexy-relaxing-jazz-songs/1008782527
Shades Of Spring - Kevin MacLeod http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/music.html

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