Pieni Karhunkierros Little Bear's Trail Guided Hike in Oulanka
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Private tour
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
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.
What's not
- You need your own outdoor clothing and shoes suitable for the current weather.
Itinerary
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.
Myllykoski rapids and Kitkajoki river, old mill.
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.
900 m long rocky rapids in Kitkajoki river.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- 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
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- MyTrail
- 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.
How it compares in Finland, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 24% below the median of the 15 day trips we list in Finland, outside the cities.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
