Hiking in Katkavaara Scenery Fell and Caves

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Duration: 7 hours

Breath-taking sceneries and the most amazing hiking track in Southern Lapland is here! Kätkävaara is located between Rovaniemi and Kemi, close to the Pisavaara Strict Nature Reserve which is the strictest protected of all large nature reservations in Europe. The nature in the Kätkävaara region is unbelievably beautiful and diverse. Indeed, Kätkävaara can easily be called a nature-lover’s paradise with plenty of wild animals and birds living in the area.

Partly bare fells climb towards the skies in the Kätkävaara region. Rivers with crystal clear waters, vast string bogs and dense forests lie in the valleys between the fells. A nature-lover feels right at home here. There are numerous different kinds of nature reserves in the Kätkävaara region. The biggest of these is the Pisavaara Strict Nature Reserve, which is the highest fell in Southern Lapland and the most strictly protected national park in Europe.

The forests are diverse. The fauna in the region consists of both arctic Lapland animals and animals of coniferous forests. The lynx, wood grouse, willow grouse, golden eagle, moose and bear inhabit the area. Indeed, it’s fairly easy to spot wild animals in the Kätkävaara region. There’s also plenty of reindeer.

The Kätkävaara region is also famous for its berries. Blueberries, lingonberries, cloudberries, cranberries and various mushrooms can be collected in the late summer and early fall.

There are also plenty of lakes, bonds, creeks and rivers for fishing. The bonds and lakes in the area offer great places for ice-fishing and regular fishing. The grayling and the trout can be caught in the Louejoki and Vaajoki rivers. Louejoki and Vaajoki rivers also provide canoeing guides.

The most popular attraction in the area is the Kätkävaara nature path, which travels along the shores of ancient seas. The 7 km trail includes 19 separate destinations. Halfway through the trail, on top of the Kätkävaara fell, hikers will find a log hut where they can warm themselves by the fire and rest for a while. The breathtaking view from the top of the fell covers the entire Southern Lapland. The trail can be accessed from many different directions. Now there is also new trail for the famous caves. The scenery from the caves is unique in Finland.

Signs of the oldest habitation in Northern Finland, thousands of years old, have been found in the Kätkävaara region. Archeologists are now eagerly studying the ancient remains.

The trail goes from little forest ponds up to the summit and breath taking views. Snacks and warm beverages are offered during the trip in a tepee. Info about Pisavaara strict nature reservation on the way. Starts at 10am from your hotel’s reception.

Link: www.katkavaara.fi

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Meeting point: Lapland Welcome Safari Office

Pickup is offered in following places

Apukka Resort
Arctic City Hotel reception
Arctic Light Hotel reception
Arctic TreeHouse Hotel reception
B&B places (by additional price)
Guesthouse Borealis reception
Hostel Café Koti reception
Hotel Aakenus reception
Hotel Rudolf front door
Hotel Santa Claus reception
Hotel Scandic Rovaniemi reception
Kotareitti reception
Lapland Hotel Ounasvaara Chalets reception
Lapland Hotel Sky Ounasvaara reception
Lomavekarit reception
Napapiirin Saarituvat reception
Nova Skyland Hotel reception
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna reception
Ounaskoski Camping reception
Santa Claus Holiday Village reception
Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus
Santa’s Igloos Arctic Circle reception
SantaSport reception
Scandic Pohjanhovi reception
Scandic Polar reception
Snowman World reception

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