Riisitunturi National Park

Entrace of the Riisitunturi national park Riisitunturi National Park[1] is situated in the southern part of Finnish Lapland near the city of Posio. The park covers an area of 77 square kilometers. Understand History The park was established in 1982. Landscape Flora and fauna Climate Get in [2] Fees/Permits There are no fees charged to entering the park. Get around See Do Hiking Hiking during winter time The park offers hiking possibilities both in winter and in summer time. Riisin Rääpäsy Trail (4.3 kilometer round-trip). Very nice hike featuring Riisitunturi Fell, the Open Wilderness Hut, Ikkunalampi Pond, the hanging bogs. It starts from Riisitunturi starting point. The hike is especially nice during winter time. Cross-country skiing From mid January to late April there is a 7km long, maintained ski track in the National Park. The track starts from Korpihilla Café's parking lot and ends to the fell hut on top of Riisitunturi. The track is fairly easy. Buy Eat Korpihilla Café and Delicacy Shop, (Holtinojantie 5, 97985 Tolva, Posio), (+358 400 901 910), [3]. Korpihilla is located in the village of Tolva right next to the Riisintunturi National Park. Korpihilla offers home made delicacies made from local, natural ingredients. Their signature drink "Kuohuva Kuusenkerkkäjuoma" has won many awards. Drink Sleep The Open Wilderness hut offers shelter for everyone free of charge. It's 4.6 km from Noukavaara starting point and 1.5 km from Riisitunturi starting point. Open Wilderness Hut Lodging Camping Backcountry Stay safe Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!