Snow shoe trekking - Pieni Karhunkierros, Oulanka, Finland
Snowshoe trekking on the Pieni Karhunkierros Trail (Little Bear’s Trail 12 km) in Oulanka National Park, on the border of Kuusamo and Salla. We took the trail in March, the weather and scenery were great, and it was very quiet.
We were told that it is better to do the trail counterclockwise if you’re using snowshoes. This way you don’t have to walk down the steep snow covered steps at Kallioportti. We somehow managed to do the trail in the opposite direction (clockwise), and yes the steps were tough, especially on the icy parts.
These are the main parts of the trail:
- Myllykoski mill
- Niskakoski hanging bridge, across the river Kitkajoki
- Lookout point of Kallioportti
- Harrisuvanto
- Kalliosaari island
- Siilastupa open wilderness hut
- Frozen waterfall of Jyrävä
- Aallokkokoski rapids
Starting / end point Basecamp Oulanka:
The legendary Karhunkierros Trail (Bear’s Trail 80 km) follows the route of the Pieni Karhunkierros Trail.
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Pieni Karhunkierros Trail (HFR)
A tour of the Pieni Karhunkierros Trail in Finland, 5.9.2015.
Places:
Myllykoski Rapids
Aallokkokoski
Jyrävä Waterfall
Harrisuvanto, hanging bridge
Kallioportti, lookout point
Trail info:
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Pieni Karhunkierros (Small bear round). @Kuusamo / Juuma, Finland 12/7/14
Video omistettu edesmenneille läheisille : Isälleni, Isäni veljelle, Isäni siskon pojalle, heille
kellot videossa soi, heidän kanssa kuljin Karhunkierrosta vuonna 1966.
Pieni Karhunkieros or Small Bear Trail in the Oulanka National Park Lapland
By rukakuusamo.com The Pieni Karhunkieros or Small Bear Trail in the Oulanka National Park takes you over swing bridges and marshes, through forest, past lakes and waterfalls n an 11km circular hike.
Pieni Karhunkierros (Small bear round). @Kuusamo / Juuma Finland 12/7/2014
Video omistettu edesmenneille läheisilleni. Isälleni, Isäni veljelle, Isäni siskon pojalle, heidän kanssa kuljin Karhunkierrosta vuonna 1966.
Today we go hiking! Kuusamo Juuma -Pieni karhunkierros Juuman leirintäalue
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Pieni karhunkierros Kuusamo in Finland
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hiking trail in Lapland: Pieni Karhunkierros Trail in Oulanka National Park
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The most popular hiking tour in Oulanka National Park with biggest amount of visitors. A beautiful, scenic trail with gushing rapids, the steep cliffs and the sheltered forests.
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Pieni karhunkierros trail in winter coat. Enjoy.
This all in max 30 minutes walk with snowshoes from Basecamp Oulanka.
Pieni Karhunkierros Trail
Pieni Karhunkierros Trail Oulanka National Park Finland
Pieni Karhunkierros Hiking Trail
Small Bear Hiking Trail in Oulanka National Park, Kuusamo, Finland.
October 2012.
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Project Divinity - Third Awakening
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Kuusamo in Finland Pieni karhunkierros Hiking video
Kuusamo in Finland Pieni karhunkierros Hiking video.vandring 8.7.2015.
Kuusamo in Finland Pieni karhunkierros Hiking video
Kuusamo in Finland Pieni karhunkierros Hiking video
kuusamo Finland- Aallokkokoski pieni karhunkierros
kuusamo Finland- Aallokkokoski pieni karhunkierros
Kuusamo in Finland Pieni karhunkierros Hiking video
Kuusamo in Finland Pieni karhunkierros Hiking video.8.7.2015.
Kuusamo in Finland Pieni karhunkierros Hiking video-
Kuusamo in Finland Pieni karhunkierros Hiking video.vandring 8.7.2015.
Trekking in Finland: beautiful scenery in Pieni Karhunkierros
We did this trekking (Pieni Karhunkierros) which translates as small bear ring.
It is located in the Oulanka National Park near Kuusamo and is a circular 12 km hike that can be done in a day (5-9 hours) and crosses gorgeous scenery. The only issue is that if you want to do this in summer you better pack several tonnes of mosquito repellent as in some areas you can not even think of stopping unless you want to be eaten alive by these annoying insects.
Also bring some food and water: a yoghurt for two is certainly not enough!
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