Salla’s Waterfalls
Salla’s nature is full of unique natural gems. Absolutely worthwhile experiences can be found by the flowing waters. The most popular waterfall attractions are the Kullaoja Falls in Naruska and the Salmijoki Kuru near by Salla village.
Kullaoja Falls
Kullaoja Falls is located in a forest beside a clear-water pond in fairy-tale scenery, where hikers are occasionally followed by forest elves and gnomes. Finding the falls is worth the effort of getting there.
At Naruska, along Värriönpirtintie, you will be guided by a signpost towards the direction of the falls. The walk to the falls is approximately 0.5 km. In the spring of 2018, the municipality of Salla built stairs to the falls and a bench. Caution is advised when near the falls as the mossy and damp rocks and stones are very slippery and, in addition, there is a lot of different vegetation in the area that we hope will remain after being visited.
There is no firepit at the falls and fires should not be started in this area. Soon after turning from Naruskantie towards the falls, there is an ideal place at Naruskan Tammi with a firepit where you can enjoy snacks.
Salmijoen Kuru (gorge)
The waterfall on Salmijoki river is a beautiful segmented cascade. It is located at the gorge on the Salmijoki river, flowing along the Salmijoki hiking trail, right next to the campsite.
The Salmijoki Gorge is surrounded by beautiful old slowly grown pine forest. The river flows at the bottom of the gorge and there is a lean-to on the shore where it is nice to have a snack. The Salmijoki Gorge can be reached by hiking from either Sallatunturi or Kemijärventie.
Pahaojankuru (gorge)
Aatsinginhauta is a gorge, 20 km long and created by an earthquake, which has been shaped over millennia by glaciation and erosion. At the southern end of Aatsinginhauta is the lush Pahaojankuru gorge, with a clean-water stream flowing at the bottom. The Pahaojankuru gorge is just along the UKK route and there are good stairs that take you easily down the gorge.
