Guided Hike in Hossa National Park

A private full-day guided hike in Hossa National Park, following the footsteps of the first people who lived in northern Finland over 5,000 years ago, with MyTrail Finland, a small guide-owned company from Ruka-Kuusamo.

We walk through peaceful pine forests and along ridge trails past clear lakes to the Värikallio rock paintings, which show elks, shamans and symbolic figures. A boat trip on Julma-Ölkky canyon lake takes us to a painting high on the canyon wall, visible only from the water. By the campfire we have trail snacks and coffee and hear stories of local history, shamanism and the ancient bond between people and nature.

Tour type: Private tour (1–8 guests)
Guide: Local nature guide from Ruka-Kuusamo. Guiding in English and Finnish.
Location: Hossa National Park, Suomussalmi. Meeting point: Hossa Visitor Centre, Jatkonsalmentie 6
Season: June–September
Duration: 8–9 h in total, including transfers (about 1 h each way)
Distance: About 7 km walking
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Included: Local guide, boat trip on Julma-Ölkky, trail snacks and coffee at the campfire, transfers from Ruka and Kuusamo (or meet at the visitor centre)
Booking: mytrailfinland.com
Sustainability: Sustainable Travel Finland label and Biosphere certification.

Good to know
Q: Do I need experience? A: No. We walk at a relaxed pace, with stairs on parts of the route.
Q: What should I bring? A: Weather-appropriate clothing, hiking shoes and a water bottle or thermos.

MyTrail Finland
Small-group and private nature tours in Lapland and Ruka-Kuusamo
www.mytrailfinland.com
+358 50 560 6633
guide@mytrail.fi