The route can be traveled in both directions; the route description is from Luosto to Pyhä.

Luoston Gate - Pyhälampi 9 km

From Luoston Gate, you start on an easy, gravel path heading south. As a warm-up for the trip, the route meanders through a sparsely wooded pine forest for one and a half kilometers to the base of the Ukko-Luosto stairs. From here begins a steep climb, as 575 steps take the traveler toward the fell summit. Above the stairs, the route continues on a gravel path to the top of Ukko-Luosto, where a weather observation station serves as a landmark. Just before the highest point, there is a sign to the viewpoint, a few dozen meters off the path. From here, there is a magnificent view toward the Pyhänlatva fell heath. The viewpoint also has benches and a table for taking a snack break. From the top of Ukko-Luosto, behind the weather observation station, trail markings continue down the scree-covered southeast slope toward Lampivaara. The route passes via the ridge of Pikku-Luosto.

Upon reaching Lampivaara, you can take a snack break at a lean-to in the yard. At Lampivaara, it is also possible to visit the Amethyst Mine (ametistikaivos.fi) or enjoy a coffee and doughnut at Lampivaara café.

From Lampivaara, the path continues through beautiful pine-dominated forest terrain and gently descends toward the Pyhälampi rest area, which includes the Pyhälampi day hut and a lean-to with fireplaces. You can refill your water supplies from the Pyhäjoki river, but remember to boil or otherwise purify any natural water you use. The rest area is also well suited for overnight camping; there are places for tents.

Pyhälampi - Huttuloma 12.5 km

From Pyhälampi, the route continues over the rocky ridge of Latvavaara to the Porontahtoma lean-to, which is located in a sheltered hollow. From the lean-to, it is only 1.5 km to the Kapusta day hut. The yard of the hut has a fireplace from where you can admire the surrounding old spruce forest or the impressive scree of the Kapusta slope.

From Kapusta, you descend slightly into a hollow between fells and start ascending through Huttutunturi for a five-kilometer trek to Huttuloma, a gorge between Huttutunturi and Peurakero. At the Huttuloma wilderness hut yard, hikers are greeted by a campfire spot and a grill cabin. You can also spend the night at this wilderness hut, but since the rest area is popular, you should bring your own tent or other accommodation. Remember that the first person to arrive at the hut should always give way to the last arriving guest. Behind the wilderness hut is a water point, but during dry periods there may be no water at all. Water must be boiled before drinking.

An alternative overnight shelter and a reliable water point are found about one kilometer away at Huttujärvi, which can also be reached directly (approx. 4.6 km) from the Kapusta day hut by a ski trail running along the eastern side of Huttutunturi. On the shore of Huttujärvi is a rental hut with a sauna. The yard of this hut has a campfire spot and a domestic water well, which is available for all hikers. We kindly ask campers to give space to those who have rented the hut and preferably spend the night near the Huttuloma wilderness hut yard. The hut can be booked from the Pyhä-Luosto Nature Centre Naava or the Eräluvat online store.

Huttuloma - Pyhä 12 km

After a well-rested night, you start ascending a gentle slope toward the five keros of the Pyhä fell chain. The keros, from west to east, are Peurakero, Laakakero, Noitatunturi, Ukonhattu, and Kultakero. The terrain is truly magnificent high fell and scree; there are also small spring routes on the slopes, and occasionally you might hear the plaintive whistle of the capercaillie. Wonderful scenery in the distance, such as Mairivaara, the Soutaja fell behind Pyhäjärvi, as well as the tapestry of surrounding forests and fell heaths, touches the traveler's soul.

At Annikinlampi (just over 4 km from Huttuloma), the Noitatunturi route joins. Along this green-square-marked route, there is an option to make about a one-kilometer detour to the top of Noitatunturi, the highest peak at 541 meters, and back. From Annikinlampi toward Karhunjuomalampi, the route gently descends, occasionally passing through grove-like areas. After one and a half kilometers, the hiker arrives at the Karhunjuomalampi day hut. Here you can also find a lean-to and a half-cabin, where you can make a fire. Water can be taken from Karhunjuomalampi (again, remember to boil before drinking), but bathing or washing is not allowed in the pond for either people or dogs.

From Karhunjuomalampi, you proceed to Uhriharju, whose viewpoint offers a nearly vertical view down into Karhukuru right at your feet. Note that Uhriharju is an ancient monument area, protected from wear by directing walkers to the marked route – which still leads to the most spectacular viewpoints.

From Uhriharju, you descend over 400-step stairs into the majestic Isokuru – Finland's deepest fell gorge. At the bottom of the stairs, you can quietly admire Pyhänkaste pond and Pyhänkaste waterfall. The journey at the bottom of Isokuru continues on a boardwalked path. Isokuru is a restricted area where movement is allowed only on marked trails. At the southern end of Isokuru, you climb stairs up to the Isokuru rest area, where it is possible to rest by a shelter or a lean-to and make fires. You are almost certainly accompanied by the Pyhä-Luosto National Park's emblematic bird, the curious Siberian jay. From the shelter, it is about two kilometers of easy gravel path through the Isokurunkangas forests to Pyhä-Luosto Nature Centre Naava and the Pyhä tourism center.