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Fell landscape along the Hetta–Pallas Hiking Trail. Three hikers can be seen in the image.

Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park

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What’s new

The Vikaköngäs starting point remains open as usual, with new services also available
Luontoon service publishes Skolt Sámi pages
Paid parking pilot starts at five Metsähallitus destinations on 1 September 2026

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Winter hiking in Lapland: Why you can't go just anywhere on snow
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Download the GPX track – that way you can stay on the trail

What’s new

The Vikaköngäs starting point remains open as usual, with new services also available
Luontoon service publishes Skolt Sámi pages
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