Outdoor trails and cross-country ski tracks
Ski tracks and winter routes in Salla
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Salla has a total of 160 km of cross-country ski trails, of which 43 km are illuminated. The track lights on the lit sections come on at 7:30 a.m and operate with a dim switch until 9 p.m.
You can check the condition of the ski tracks in real time here.
Ski tracks are opened in blocks and when needed, depending on the weather.
In Salla you can also find versatile winter outdoor trails for walking and cycling, as well as snowshoe trails, which in total make up to 37 km of maintained trails in Sallatunturi’s terrain.
Winter outdoor routes are serviced twice a week during the 2024 winter season, on Mondays and Fridays.
Below you’ll find your perfect cross-country ski tracks as well as hiking and biking trails in Salla. Our trail search presents the best options based on your criteria for outdoor activities and sports in Salla’s nature both in the snowy winter and the light-filled summer.
Please click on listed cards for more information on the trails or see route descriptions below.
Cross-country ski tracks and winter outdoor trails
Check the ski track maintenance here
The best hiking tips for spring
Experience the wilderness with every sense
Hiking trails
Did you know that there are up to 300 km of marked hiking trails in Salla?
You can find our updated routes on the hiking trail map.
Some of the routes run through the beautiful terrain of the new Salla National Park. Whether you want to do a hike for several days or short day trips, a wide range of routes in Salla offers it for you.
Mountain biking
For those who want speed, there are versatile bike routes both in the Sallatunturi area and in the center of Salla. The routes are suitable for touring and mountain biking.
There are also 37 km of winter cycling routes in Sallatunturi area.
Mountain bikes are rented by Sallatunturin Tuvat and fatbikes and efatbikes by Salla Ski&Active.
Sensory points
Along the routes you will find sensory points that guide you to enjoy the wilderness with all your senses. How would an arctic footbath in a river, wilderness yoga at Hangasharju hill, listening to silence, a refreshing sip of spring water, a moment of rest in a hammock at the top of a fell or admiring the midnight sun in a rocking chair by the lake sound like?
Find all the sensory points using the brochure below.
Snowmobiling
You can easily and quickly get to know Salla and its nearby villages by snowmobile. There are approximately 536 km of snowmobile routes and ruts in the municipality of Salla, of which 304 km are official routes. For example, the journey to Ruuhitunturi, where you can admire the picturesque snow-loaded pine trees, is easier on a snowmobile.
Map of Salla snowmobile trails gives you more information about where to drive in Salla. Find information about snowmobiling and freeride areas in Salla here.
In Sallatunturi, snowmobiles are rented by Napapiirin Safaris.
You can take part in the renovation of Salla’s snowmobile trails by paying a voluntary support fee.
We want to constantly develop our set of routes and guarantee you the best experience in Salla. You can send feedback about our routes to reittipalaute@salla.fi.
Before your trip, you can read and become inspired by the talented photographer Eeva Mäkinen’s writings about our outdoor routes.
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