Pieni Karhunkierros Little Bear's Trail Guided Hike in Oulanka

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Duration6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesFinnish, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the beauty of Oulanka National Park on a guided hike along the famous Pieni Karhunkierros (Little Bear’s Trail), one of Finland’s most scenic day trails. Located in the southern part of the park, the route follows landscapes shaped by the Kitkajoki River, featuring roaring rapids, steep cliffs, suspension bridges, and peaceful old-growth forests.

Little Bear’s Trail follows parts of its big brother, the Karhunkierros Trail, leading you to some of the park’s most iconic viewpoints. Your local guide shares stories about northern nature, wildlife, and life in the Finnish outdoors while you enjoy breathtaking scenery and great photo opportunities.

The hike is taken at a relaxed pace with time to admire the rapids, cliffs, and forest landscapes. Ideal for nature lovers, photographers, and active travelers wanting to experience one of Finland’s most famous national park trails in a meaningful way.

What's included

  • Pick-up + drop-off in Ruka and Kuusamo center area
  • National Park maintenance fee
  • Trail snacks by the campfire made from local ingredients.
  • You need your own outdoor clothing and shoes suitable for the current weather.

What to expect

  1. Oulanka National Park
    1h
    Southern part of Oulanka National Park, which is one of Finland's most famous national parks, where you can admire stunning waterfalls and scenic canyon valleys.
  2. Myllykoski Rapids in Oulanka National Park, Kuusamo
    30m
    Myllykoski rapids and Kitkajoki river, old mill.
  3. Jyrava Rapids
    20m
    The 9-metre high Jyrävä is a massive waterfall in Kuusamo. It is located in the Oulanka National Park, in the lower reaches of the River Kitkajoki. The river is surrounded by rugged rock walls, and the water squeezes through a narrow "chute" in the bedrock and into a pool below. The fall was named after its sound, for the rumbling can be heard from great distance (rumbling is "jyrinä" in Finnish). Out of all the waterfalls in Finland, Jyrävä has one of the biggest flow rates, and there is plenty of water even after the spring floods.
  4. 20m
    900 m long rocky rapids in Kitkajoki river.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point is the parking lot in the end of Juumantie. Your guide will meet you next to the Karhunkierros info sign/map

End point

Meeting point is the parking lot in the end of Juumantie. Your guide will meet you next to the Karhunkierros info sign/map

Pickup details

Your guide will contact you to arrange a pick-up location. Pick-up within 5 km of Ruka Village or Kuusamo town center is included.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • We can accommodate dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please kindly indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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