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Luulampi route in Urho Kekkonen National Park

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    Hike behind the fell to marvel at the traces of the Ice Age. Take a break during your hike at the Luulampi day hut and explore exhibitions presenting nature and the area's ancient relics.
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    Distance 10.4 km
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    The sandy ridge by the water surrounding Luulampi has provided a favorable dwelling place for people thousands of years before the common era. Stone Age dwelling site remains have been found around Luulampi. The rolling terrain has also been favorable for reindeer hunting. Reindeer pits are located a couple of kilometers from Luulampi. At the Luulampi day hut, there is an information board telling about these prehistoric findings and an exhibition presenting fell nature.
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    Safety information

    The Luulampi route is clearly marked in the terrain, but especially in open fell areas, weather conditions can be challenging and visibility poor. Hikers should have a topographic map and compass, as well as basic skills in using them.

    There are mobile phone network shadow areas on the route where no phone signal is available.

    More safety instructions related to hiking can be found on the Luontoon.fi website, in the Safety section.

    Tips and suggestions

    More information about Urho Kekkonen National Park and its routes can be found on the Luontoon.fi website.

    Tips for hiking in Finnish conditions are available on the Luontoon.fi website, in the Hiking ABC section.

    Explore the story of the Luulampi route and the cultural history of the area.

    Roadbook

    A hiker heading to Luulampi can immediately enter fell terrain when leaving from Kiilopää. The difficulty of the route is increased by ascents and descents. The trail winds along the northern slope of Kiilopää. The open fell landscape rewards the traveler, even though the trail does not lead to the highest peak. Along a fell brook, the route descends to a reindeer fence gate, from which there are only a couple of hundred meters to the Luulampi hut. A highlight of the route is the area around Luulampi, where Stone Age dwelling remains have been found. Hikers are asked to stay only on existing trails in the Luulampi area. When departing Luulampi back to Kiilopää, one ascends the fell slope for about 2 km and arrives again at the reindeer fence. From the reindeer fence to Kiilopää is about 2.5 km. A bridge crosses the head branch of Kiilo creek, and there are boardwalks in wet areas at the end of the trail. In some hiking maps, the reindeer herding cooperative boundary fence is not marked. However, as long as you stay on the marked trail, there is no risk of getting lost. The route can be done in both directions; the route description is planned for counterclockwise hiking. In winter, the southern part of the marked route serves as a ski trail. If you want to extend your hike, you can easily combine other routes with it.
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    Public transport

    There are daily bus connections to the starting point of the route at Kiilopää from the direction of Rovaniemi and Ivalo. Current bus timetables can be viewed on the Matkahuolto website.

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    Directions

    The starting point of the route is located in the yard of Suomen Latu Kiilopää. From road E75, turn at Kakslauttanen to road number 9695; from the intersection, the distance to Kiilopää is six kilometers. The starting point address is Kiilopääntie 620, 99830 Saariselkä.

    Parking

    Parking at Suomen Latu Kiilopää parking lot (overnight parking without accommodation at Kiilopää is charged). The coordinates, address, and location of the parking area on Google Maps:

    Coordinates: WGS84 lat: 68° 20.7882' lon: 27° 27.7299'

    Address: Kiilopääntie 620, 99830 Saariselkä

    Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/4EoevBGQ7PG2

    Coordinates

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    68.346523, 27.461368
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    68°20'47.5"N 27°27'40.9"E
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    35W 518998 7581570
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    Equipment

    The gear needed includes a daypack, clothing suitable for hiking, rain gear, sturdy hiking boots, a break jacket, food for the day, as well as a compass and map. During peak seasons, it is also good to carry cash if you want to indulge yourself with the offerings of the Luulampi café.

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