Keimiötunturi Fell, Lapland, Finland

5JariJK 5:00 PM Jun 20, 2016

The best lookout point off the beaten path
Keimiötunturi Fell is one of the best lookout points in Lapland and it is suitable for families, too. It is situated off the beaten path and there aren't too many people there. However, it is accessible quite easily. You can drive a car or take a bus (e.g. from Rovaniemi) to hotel & cottages Tunturikeimiö (aka Keimiötunturin Maja). The hiking trail starts from the courtyard of Tunturikeimiö (100 meters from the Lapp hut and then to the left). It is 2.6 kilometers from the courtyard to the peak of Keimiötunturi Fell. The path is very steep. So it takes time to hike there. However, otherwise the trail is quite easy (no rocks etc.). Take a tour on the peak and then come back the same trail. The recommendable time is 2-3 hours. The scenery is very beautiful even if you don't reach the peak. Notice that there aren't any services in the area. There are toilets, a cafeteria and a souvenir shop in Tunturikeimiö - if it is open. You can always visit Keimiötunturi Fell (24/7) and it is free. It is situated only 3 kilometers from the historical Keimioniemi Fishing Cabins. So it is a good idea to visit both of them in the same way. The view from the peak of Keimiötunturi Fell is extremely beautiful. The fell is situated 614 meters above sea level and 350 meters above Lake Jerisjärvi. This is one of my favorite places in Lapland.

5Julia F 5:00 PM Oct 21, 2016

Great hike with rewarding view
They weren't kidding when they said it was steep! But the view was definitely worth it! Took us bit less than two hours to go up and down again, including a short geocaching stop ;) it was very beautiful with a bit of snow already at the top.