Pallastunturi Fells
A number of excursion routes lead to the nearby bare fell tops
and the Pallas-Hetta hiking trail from Hotel Pallas and the
Pallastunturi Visitor Centre. In the springtime, the fells provide
excellent opportunities for cross-country skiing, paragliding,
telemark skiing, to name just some. The Pallas-Ounastunturi
National Park is Finland’s oldest national park, and also one of
Finland’s largest: Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park.
Pakasaivo
The Pakasaivo canyon lake is an ancient gathering and
sacrificial place for the Lapps. This steep edged lake has been
estimated to be up to 90 metres deep, but its precise depth is
unknown. Measured from the surface of the water, the sides rise to
up to 40 metres in height. The water for the lake comes from an
underground source called a saivo. The bottom and surface waters
never mix, so the water on the bottom is almost oxygen-free and
very high in sulphur. This means that anything that falls to the
bottom of the lake will be preserved for hundreds of thousands of
years. Resting places can be found from the shores of the lake.
Keimiötunturi Fell and Fishing Huts
Climbing to the top of the Keimiötunturi Fell will literally
take your breath away, but it is well worth the effort. The summit
offers spectacular views over Lake Jerisjärvi and the northern
landscapes. The fishing huts located in Keimiöniemi are privately
owned, so you will not be able to visit them, but seeing the group
of huts from the outside is in itself well worth the visit. The
original huts dated back to the sixteenth century, but the oldest
existing huts are from the eighteenth century. The fishing huts
form one of Finland’s seven wonders, and therefore the site is a
regionally significant cultural attraction.
Särkitunturi Fell
Särkitunturi Fell is an easily accessible excursion area, on
top of which is a lake, kota shelter and toilet. The view from the
top of the fell looking over Pallas has been chosen as Finland’s
national landscape. The Särkitunturi Fell is the best viewing site
in the region. The trail is easy to traverse, so it is also
suitable for families. It is also possible to access the summit
along the snowmobile route or by skiing along a well maintained
cross-country skiing trail.