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Lampivaara Amethyst Mine - Luosto Winter Trails
The Lampivaara Amethyst Mine winter trail invites you to walk and snowshoe in the snowy old forests of Luosto, Lapland. In the frosts of January and February, the landscape is particularly…
Luosto, Lapland - Ukko-Luosto in Winter
Ukko-Luosto (514 m) is the highest fell peak in the Luosto area, Lapland, Finland. Located in the Pyhä-Luosto National Park, Ukko-Luosto is accessible in winter for skiing, snowshoeing and walking.
Pyhä-Luosto Winter – Tunturiaapa Nature Trail (10 km)
Tunturiaapa nature trail is located in Pyhä, at the southern part of Pyhä-Luosto National Park. From the vast open mire you'll get great views of the peaks of the Pyhätunturi fells. The Tunturiaapa…
Hikes in Lapland - Särkitunturi fell in Muonio
Särkitunturi (492 m) is a fell in Muonio Lapland, on the shore of Lake Särkijärvi, overlooking one of the most photographed landscapes in Finland. The Särkitunturi trail is 3 km long in one…
Kilpisjärvi - Halti Ski Tour in Lapland
The ski hike to Halti in Käsivarsi wilderness in Lapland is a winter hiking classic. In winter, you can reach the top of Halti by skiing the Arctic Trail (Nordkalott Trail), or your own trails…
Salla Lapland - Ruuhitunturi fell in winter
In winter, Ruuhitunturi fell in Salla Lapland shows you the magic of the crown-snow forests. The Ruuhitunturi lookout tower offers beautiful views of the fells and hills, candle trees and open mires.
Salla Lapland - Hiking Iso Pyhätunturi Fell in Winter
Sallatunturi fells and their trails offer nature experiences all year round. Almost 480 metres (1575 ft) high, the northern Sallatunturi is known as Iso Pyhätunturi, which can be reached via a marked…
Hiking Near Helsinki: Sipoonkorpi National Park in Winter
Located in eastern Uusimaa, Sipoonkorpi National Park is a wilderness destination just a short distance from Helsinki. Sipoonkorpi offers green pine forests, mossy rocks, and rural landscapes. The…
Repovesi National Park in Winter – Snowy Forests and Silence
Repovesi National Park guides the visitor through mossy forests to majestic cliffs offering breathtaking views over the lakes, framed by pine trees. In mid-winter, the pines are covered in frost, and…
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Karhunkierros (Bear's Trail)
Karhunkierros (The Bear's Trail) is the most famous long hiking trail in Finland. The 82-kilometre "legendary trail" runs through the Oulanka National Park in the Salla and…
Parastinden (1419 m) - Hiking in Northern Norway
Parastinden in Norway is a favourite mountain especially among Finnish hikers. The mountain, which resembles a shark's fin, can be climbed on a short day trip from Rognli in Norway, or on a longer…
Arctic Trail - From Finland to Reisadalen, Norway
The Arctic Trail is a demanding 800-kilometre hiking trail along the borders of northern Finland, Norway and Sweden. You don't have to hike the entire Arctic Trail in one go, but can do it in many…
Alta Canyon - An Amazing Hike to Sautso, Norway
The Alta Canyon (Sautso) in Finnmark, northern Norway, is the most spectacular hike in Alta region. It is one of the largest canyons in northern Europe, and it can be reached by hiking, cycling and…
Sipoonkorpi National Park - Lake Fiskträsk
Sipoonkorpi National Park is a place to admire the majestic mossy cliffs and walk through dense, wilderness-like coniferous forests. Fiskträsk is a beautiful wilderness lake, that you can reach with…
Kukastunturi - Ylläs Hiking Trails, Lapland
Kukastunturi (477 m) is one of the easiest routes in Ylläs Lapland to the top of fells. Located in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park in Finland, the Kukastunturi summit offers great views in all…
Hi I'm Aino!
I'm Aino, a happy trail runner and solo hiker & adventurer from Finland - the land of thousands of lakes, forests and mosquitoes. Finland is home to the happiest people in the world. I think it's because of the thousands of forests and lakes, not sure about the mosquitoes.
I write about nature in Finland and other Nordic countries. I hike deep in the green forests, admire the beauty of the autumn foliage in the silent fells, run through the windy wilderness and climb the majestic mountains. I'll tell you about the finest trails, the peace and quiet of nature and share tips on hiking and gear - from lightweight hiking to ultralight running adventures.
I'm all for holistic, accessible Nordic wellbeing. Its pillars are fitness and nutrition that are suitable for you, nature and living a life that looks like you. I want to encourage you to connect with nature and to exercise in nature without the pressure to perform. I hope you find joy, benefit and inspiration!
Welcome to the trails with me!
