Snowshoeing | Pyhä.fi

Explore the snowy fell landscapes of Lapland in winter by snowshoeing

Snowshoeing has many benefits, such as the opportunity to explore nature and enjoy the tranquil winter landscapes of Lapland. Additionally, it provides an effective way to improve fitness, as walking with snowshoes activates many muscles, especially in the lower body and core. Moreover, snowshoeing is relatively easy to learn and suitable for most people regardless of age or fitness level. As a new addition to traditional snowshoes, many rental shops and program providers offer forest skiing with sliding snowshoes, which, like traditional snowshoeing, opens up new possibilities for winter forest adventures.

Pyhä offers approximately 14.6 km of marked snowshoe trails, one of which leads to Pyhä-Luosto National Park and fell Soutaja.

In Luosto, there are 16 km of marked snowshoe trails leading to some of the most scenic areas of Pyhä-Luosto National Park.

Look Pyhä-Luosto winter trail map here

Starting points and navigating the trails

Where do the trails start?

The trails to Pyhä-Luosto National Park towards Tunturiaapa start from the end of road Kerontie, following alongside the cross-country ski tracks for less than 100m before branching off as a dedicated snowshoeing trail into the Pyhä-Luosto national park.

The trail to Fell Soutaja starts from along road Soutajantie on the hilltop to the left, following the Cross-country ski track.

Please note that weather conditions may affect the condition of the trails, and they are not separately maintained.

Where can you walk with snowshoes? Can you bring a dog along?

The trails are marked with blue signage featuring reflectors and snowshoe symbols.
Snowshoeing is not allowed on cross-country ski tracks if there is not a snowshoeing symbols.
Pets are welcome on a leash.
Snowshoe trails in Pyhä-Luosto National Park are marked on the terrain during week 46.