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Cross Country Skiing

PLENTY OF ROOM FOR SKIING

We have amazing skiing opportunities, well-maintained trails and varied terrain amidst the spectacular landscapes of Taivalkoski. Taivalkoski is known for its long skiing season: the first snow falls already in early November, and there is plenty of snow until the end of April.

THE TRAILS OF TAIVALVAARA

tripmore information
6,5 km
lit
15 km
rest stop: Shooting range hut
25 km
rest stops: Pahkakuru hut, Porraslampi hut
5 km
a challenging track, maintained generally only for competitions
7,5 km
a challenging track, maintained generally only for competitions
10 km
a challenging track, maintained generally only for competitions
At Pikkutervalampi, about 4 km from Taivalvaara, there is a shooting site

HIKING TRAILS MAINTAINED IN LATE SPRING

tripmore information
n. 70 km
In March, maintenance work is done on the ski trail “Border to Border”

SKI TRAILS: JOKIJÄRVI

  • Ski trails at Saija: 4-10 km round trip. Free entry.

    In spring, there is also the Taivalkoski-Saija trail (approx. 27 km) and other longer routes.

  • More information: Timo Karppinen, tel. 0400 931 667

SKI TRAILS - KYLMÄLUOMA

5.5 km skiing tour. Free entry. Read more: www.hossa-kylmaluoma.fi

PROGRAM SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT RENTAL

The providers listed underneath are situated near cross-country tracks, some of them also rent equipment and offer guided tours: