Karhunkierros guided hike (72 km) 11.7. - 13.7.2023

The most popular hiking trail in Finland, the legendary Karhunkierros, takes you to the best places in Oulanka National Park. Karhunkierros offers hikers plenty of breathtaking views. This hike will take you through the Karhunkierros only in three days. To make the hike easier, we do this with light backpacks and spend the night in ready-made accommodation.

Do you dare to accept the challenge and go and experience the sights of Karhunkierros efficiently during three days.

The guided hike price is 589 € including accommodation for three nights, 3 x breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as required gear for the hike.
Time
10.7.2023 - 13.7.2023
Place
Ruva Holidays
Address

Sallantie 203
93900 KUUSAMO
Finland

Karhunkierros opastettu vaellus

The most popular hiking trail in Finland, the legendary Karhunkierros, takes you to the best places in Oulanka National Park. On this hike, we will hike the entire route from Ristikallio starting point to Ruka.

Hike duration is 3 days (3 nights)

Price includes:
– Guide on the hike
– Transportation to and from the route
– Accommodation for a night prior to hike (2 person per room)
– Accommodation during the hike (2 person per room)
– All meals mentioned in the description
– Comprehensive preparation package for a hike (includes e.g. safety plan as well and list of mandatory and recommended items for a hike)
– Finnish National Parks visitor fees

You should bring:
– Appropriate clothing
– Good and used hiking shoes
– Personal items – list will be provided with the comprehensive preparation package)
– Snacks for the additional energy
– Camera or phone to store the memories during the hike

Route description
On this hike, we will hike the entire route from Ristikallio starting point to Ruka.

The night before the hike, we gather and spend the evening together at the premises of Ruva Holiday (Sallantie 203, Kuusamo). You can leave your car at the accommodation while hiking. Transportation from Ruka to the accommodation after the hike is included in the price. You can also request other transportation options in Kuusamo and Ruka regions.

During the evening, we go through the gear, pack the backpacks and go through the hike in more detail, without forgetting important safety instructions. In the morning we enjoy a nutritious breakfast, fill our hot water bottles with coffee and prepare for the day.

After breakfast, we have transportation to the starting point of the hike, Ristikallio starting point, where we start our hike in Oulanka National Park.

Day 1
We will hake from Ristikallio to Oulanka Camping. The length of day hike is around 18 kilometers.

Day 2
We will hake from Oulanka Camping to Juuma for our next accommodation. This day is the longest – 31 kilometers.

Day 3
We will hake from Juuma to Ruka. The length of day hike is about 23 kilometers, but the route is demanding due to elevation on the route.

Please check the more detailed description of the hike here.