Pieni Karhunkierros Little Bear's Trail Guided Hike in Oulanka

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6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
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.

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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
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Oulanka National Park

    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.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Myllykoski rapids and Kitkajoki river, old mill.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    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.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    900 m long rocky rapids in Kitkajoki river.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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.
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Day Trips
Hiking Tours
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Adventure Tours

Cancellation Policy

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

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