Abseits der Wege

Tagesprogramm

Tag 1 Anreise

Ankunft am Flughafen von Kuusamo und Transfer (ca. 1 Stunde) zum Blockhaus Jatkonsalmi wo Ihr Wildnisführer auf Sie erwartet. Die Hütte wo Sie die ersten drei Nächte verbringen, liegt isoliert im Kern des Hossa Nationalparks. Check-in, Abendessen und Briefing über das Programm.

Tag 2 Stromschnellen von Lounatkoski

Nach dem Frühstück wird das Wochenprogramm vorgestellt. Dann, nach einer kurzen Einführung in die Technik des Schneeschuhwanderns, ist es an der Zeit, zum ersten Tagesausflug zu den Stromschnellen von Lounatkoski aufzubrechen. In der fernen Vergangenheit lieferten diese Stromschnellen Wasserkraft für eine Mühle, die zum Mahlen von Getreide verwendet wurde. Das Mühlengebäude steht immer noch am Ufer und ist offen für Besucher. Auch andere Spuren der Vergangenheit sind hier zu sehen, z.B Überreste von hölzerne Konstruktionen, die für Holzflößerei benutzt wurden.

Heute machen wir eine Picknick-Pause am offenen Feuer in der Nähe der Stromschnellen und wandern dann mit Schneeschuhen zurück zur Hütte über den Jatkonvaara-Hügel. Am Abend können wir uns in einer Strandsauna entspannen. Und wer möchte, kann sich auch im Eislochschwimmen versuchen! 
Schneeschuhwandern 7 km, 6 Stunden

Tag 3 Felsmalereien

Heute ist es Zeit für einen Blick in die Vergangenheit. Mit dem Auto fahren wir zunächst zum Ausgangspunkt, wo unsere Schneeschuhwanderung zum "Bunten Felsen“ beginnt. Die Felsenmalereien, die Sie dort bestaunen können, sind bis zu 4000 Jahre alt. Das Mittagessen wird an einer überdachten Feuerstelle in der Nähe der Malereien serviert. Der Kaffee wird über offenem Feuer gekocht und dazu gibt es belegte Butterbrote und heiße Suppe. Am Nachmittag kehren wir zu der Blockhütte Jatkonsalmi zurück um uns auf unsere dreitägige Wildnis-Expedition vorzubereiten. Schneeschuhwandern 7 km, 6 Stunden.

Tag 4 Schneeweiße Wälder, Jatkonsalmi – Huosiusjärvi/Iikoski

Am heutigen Morgen werden wir uns für einige Tage von der Jatkonsalmi-Hütte verabschieden und in die Richtung der ersten der zwei Wildnishütten aufbrechen. Den Bergrücken folgend erreichen wir zunächst das Hossa-Besucherzentrum, wo das Mittagessen genießen wird. Es besteht auch die Möglichkeit Souvenirs zu kaufen. Am Nachmittag werden wir den Huosiusjärvi-See erreichen, wo wir in zwei Blockhäusern übernachten. Schneeschuhwandern 5 km, 5 Stunden.

Tag 5 Bergrücken und Seen, Huosiusjärvi/Iikoski – Peurapirtti/Hirvastupa

Nach dem Frühstück werden wir auf Schneeschuhen erneut entlang der Bergrücken und Seen wandern. In dem wunderschön verschneiten Kiefern-, Fichten- und Birkenwald ist es wahrscheinlicher, dass wir auf Rentiere treffen als auf Menschen. Der umliegende Wald bietet Lebensraum auch für Elche, Wölfe, Luchse und Hasen, die oft scheu und wahre Meister der Tarnung sind und man sie deshalb nur selten zu Gesicht bekommt. Auf halber Strecke werden wir am Lagerfeuer einer Schutzhütte zu Mittag essen. Nach 8 km auf Schneeschuhen werden wir das nördliche Ufer des Sees Iso-Valkeinen und die Hütten erreichen, in denen wir die Nacht verbringen. Schneeschuhwandern 8 km, 7 Stunden.

Tag 6 Ende der Schneeschuhwanderung, Peurapirtti/Hirvastupa – Jatkonsalmi

Der letzte Tag der Schneeschuhwanderung bringt uns zurück zum Ausgangspunkt. Unsere Schneeschuhwanderung endet mit der Ankunft am Blockhaus Jatkonsalmi. Hier werden wir noch ein letztes Mal saunieren, vielleicht im Eisloch schwimmen und unseren letzten gemeinsamen Abend bei einem leckeren Abschiedsessen genießen. Schneeschuhwandern 7 km, 6 Stunden.

Tag 7 Rückreise

Frühstück und Transfer zum Flughafen Kuusamo.

Gut zu wissen

DAUER
7 Tage / 6 Nächte

GARANTIERTE TERMINE
12.01.–18.01.2025
26.01.–01.02.2025
02.02.–08.02.2025
09.02.–15.02.2025
16.02.–22.02.2025
23.02.–01.03.2025
02.03.–08.03.2025
09.03.–15.03.2025
23.03.–29.03.2025

PREIS
1050 €

Verleih von Schneeschuhen und Wanderstöcken 40 €
Verleih von Winterschuhen 20 €

GRUPPE
Garantierte Termine ohne Mindestteilnehmerzahl, max. 12 Personen.

ANREISE
Der Treffpunkt dieser Reise ist der Flughafen Kuusamo. Wir organisieren einen einmaligen Gruppentransfer zur ersten Unterkunft, bitte informieren Sie sich vor der Flugbuchung über die Transferzeiten. Rücktransfer zum Flughafen Kuusamo am 7. Tag.

SCHWIERIGKEIT

• Die Tagestouren dauern ca. 6 Stunden. Im tiefen Neuschnee zu laufen, ist anstrengend und dauert länger. Bei wenig Neuschnee und etwas befestigten Strecken läuft man schneller. Es können auf Wunsch der Teilnehmer auch längere Strecken gegangen werden. Die Routen führen bergauf und bergab, wobei es keine langen Auf- bzw. Absteigen gibt. Es ist gute Kondition erforderlich.
• Das Hauptgepäck wird mit dem Auto transportiert, und jeder trägt nur seinen Tagesrucksack.

KARTE
Grobe Streckenkarte anschauen hier.

BEZAHLUNG
Anzahlung: 15% des Gesamtbetrags werden zum Zeitpunkt der Buchung berechnet.
Vollständige Zahlung: 14 Tage vor der Abreise fällig. Die Rechnung für die vollständige Zahlung wird per E-Mail versandt.

HINWEIS
Wir behalten uns das Recht vor, den Reiseplan (Route, Unterkünfte) zu ändern, wenn dies aufgrund von Schnee- oder Eisverhältnissen oder aus organisatorischen Gründen erforderlich ist.

Ausrüstung

Die Ausrüstungsliste wird nach der Buchung zugeschickt.

Kundenfeedback

2024
An excellent trip. More than exceeded expectations, which were already high. This trip should be on everybody’s bucket list.

A wonderful experience. Guides were helpful, easy to be with and obviously competent. Accommodations were great. The outdoor experience provided an opportunity to visit a winter wonderland. Don, USA

An amazing experience that lived up to (high) expectations. Sally, UK

Definitely a tour and an organisation to be recommended!

Hossa National Park is a rarified experience to be in a stunningly beautiful and pristine environment. The snowshoeing off track in deep snow offered such diversity each day with walks through pine forests, over frozen lakes and swamps, ascending and descending gentle slopes, running water in rivers, and spacial vistas. The quietude and silence of this place is a balm from the noise in our lives. The guides were attentive, patient and incredibly supportive of individual needs. They had expertise in all area of outdoor guiding, quickly making a wood burning fire indoors and outdoors – it’s an art for them. The guides have a deep connection to the environment and are knowledgable. In addition they impart the history and mythology and animistic practices. The accommodations are fun and comfortable. The food was hearty and delicious. An indelible experience through and through! Barb, USA

2023
A fantastic trip with fantastic guiding. Accommodation was excellent, including the cabins used on the wilderness overnight stays away from the main base. Food was excellent and always more than enough. It may be cold outside, but always warm inside. Would not hesitate in recommending Upitrek to friends and would be very happy to repeat the experience or try another Upitrek trip. Many thanks! Richard and Rosemarie, UK

I think we had the best guide of the Northern Hemisphere, the Southern I don’t know! Erich, Austria

This was a fantastic experience. I have been to the Arctic and Lapland previously, normally dog sledding, but would certainly considered returning to the Hossa National Park for further snow shoeing with you, especially if Petri was our guide and mentor. Loved the background information with respect to the myths and legends that were provided.

2020
This guided snowshoeing tour was one of the best things I have done in my life. The daily treks through snowy woods, the lunches each day around an open fire, the info and stories our guide shared with us, the saunas each night. These are things I will take with me and remember forever. The food was hearty and delicious. The cabins for clean and comfortable. Our guide was very knowledgeable. We learned about „Sisu”, the spirit of not giving up.  Jan,  Ireland

This was my second time here, which is always a risk. But it was just as great as the first time. The location, the hospitality and the knowledge are first rate. It was a great hike, awesome scenery and a jump in the ice hole is a must. I can recommend this trip to anyone who likes outdoor life.

You can be cold and still enjoy yourself. Finnish sauna is a special experience, especially with a wood-burning stove in a wilderness cabin. Everyone should try sauna and ice swim! Hossa was beautiful and peaceful. It was wonderful to have the place to ourselves, felt like no one else was there. The cabins were terrific. Our guide as good company and so knowledgeable about Finland, its flora, fauna, culture and history. His humour and good nature made this trip very enjoyable & memorable. June, UK

This was my first winter snow holiday and my first time in Finland and in sauna! I could not have asked for a more enjoyable experience, thanks to the wonderful surroundings and the guide who inspired this novice to convert in Finnish nationality! Luke, UK

I didn’t really know what to expect as most of my experience has been of mountains and deserts and other spectacular places. I was worried I would find the forest less so. In fact, although different was the equal of the other places due to its’ intimacy and quietude. I would like to come back in a different season. Thanks to all. Steve, UK

2019
It is difficult to resume in just few words, but I make it as short as I can. We had the best guides, brilliant weather, we saw Northern Lights on a frozen lake and they were amazing. Erika, Austria

Excellent experience. Unique combination of snowshoeing + sauna, comfort of luggage transfers + wilderness cabins. Thoroughly enjoyed the holiday! Thank you to all for making it a truly memorable holiday! Brigitte, UK

The landscape was breathtaking. Petri the guide an absolute hero. Great stories, incredible knowledge and great sense of humor. The simple life (chopping wood, making fire, preparing sauna, only candlelight, digging ice holes and washing with water heated by the sauna) was humbling.

The snowshoeing tour was an unforgettable experience: the cold, magical snow landscapes and a very professional guide! Ann, Belgium

Se volete silenzio, natura, tutte le sfumature del bianco e le mille gradazioni della luce, questo è il posto giusto. La sauna, il buon cibo e un sonno profondo sono il contorno perfetto!

2017
Before coming on this trip I was very nervous, I was worried about travelling alone, about being with other people of different nationalities and whether I would be able to snowshoe. All of my fears were completely unfounded. The people were all wonderful plus our group leader Petri made us all feel like family. All abilities were catered for and it was a wonderful experience. All my hopes were fulfilled and exceeded. I have had the time of my life that I will never forget. Also Finnish food is fantastic! Kiitos paljon! Beccy, UK

Un magnifique voyage dans les paysages et la culture finlandaises. Un grand merci! Stephan, Belgium

On this trip we had an impressive experience of the rough taiga, the animals which live in it and how the life used to be for people without electricity and running water. Very nice, quiet and serene landscapes with dark nights and snow white days. Aleida, Netherlands

The tour is ideal for nature lovers who want to experience the beauty of Finland in winter. The combination of snowshoeing and sauna in the late afternoon make a great winter vacation. And of course not to forget the delicious food during the entire tour. Ulrike, Austria

2016
This holiday exceeded our expectations. We walked over frozen lakes, through snowy forest whilst our excellent guide Markus showed us animal tracks and told us about the plants and trees. The outdoor lunches and fires, always in beautiful locations, were a highlight. We were even lucky enough to see the Aurora. I would recommend this holiday to anyone who wants some relaxed adventure as well as the opportunity to dip into an ice lake after sauna. Naomi and Reuben, UK

An excellent 5-day hiking trip. I really enjoyed the snowshoeing and the scenery. I had a very experienced guide who gave us a lot of interesting explanation about Finland, culture and nature. Thanks a lot! Male, The Netherlands

2015
This trip to Finland has proved even more perfect than we had hoped. Our guide has been an important part of this, in showing us the beautiful aspects of his country, explaining facts about it, attributing each track to an animal… We also enjoyed saunas, the life in cabins without electricity nor running water, as well as the long walks in the snow of course. It’s going to be hard to leave. J.V., France

Thoroughly enjoyed the snowshoeing the scenery, Petri’s great leadership, knowledge and timeless efforts to make it an enjoyable and safe trip. James, UK

-> 2014
I enjoyed the pristine wilderness and complete silence. The guide was so cheerful, knowledgeable and thoughtful. A complete break. Female, UK

Absolutely fantastic, relaxing holiday; a unique experience that will live long in the memory – thank you guides! Feel I’ve learned a lot about the heart of Finnish life. Female, UK

The tour was well organized and great fun from start to finish. It was unbelievably cold but that just made the saunas even better. The scenery was stunning but unfortunately no Northern Lights. Our guide was excellent, very well organized, patient and knowledgeable. Norman, Wales

This was a most wonderful trip, the scenery and environment was just stunning. What made is perfect was our fantastic guide, he was incredibly knowledgeable and so much fun. Would recommend this trip to everyone! Jane, England

Pristine landscape and extraordinary views. Our guide Petri was extremely knowledgeable. Wonderful trip – highly recommended. Female, Australia

This experience allows people of all abilities and with different aspects of life to be able to share a true wilderness experience in safety whilst still feeling at the edge of your own capabilities. Male, UK

The whole trip was excellent – this is the first time I have done anything like this and would definitely do something similar again. The whole experience has been fantastic with a fantastic variety of things to do to learn more about Finland. Female, UK

We had an amazing week. The weather was great, nice and skilled tour guides and a recommendation for anyone who wants to experience Finland from a winter point of view. Loved it and made me want to go back to Finland another time for sure! Robert, The Netherlands

The snow shoe experience in Finland was something I had looked forward to for some time. The location and scenery is just stunning and the guides Tumppi and Ute made sure we were all looked after. The terrain at times is challenging but more than possible. Make sure to follow the advice as to clothing for the trip. This will ensure you make a fantastic experience. Andy, England

The walking was spectacular, the pace was good and level of challenge was comfortable. The scenery was fantastic and different every day. The lodges were very comfortable and the sauna quite an experience especially when by candlelight. The cold was quite a challenge but once you get moving it became an insignificant issue. Emma, UK

We had an excellent trip made possible by our very helpful guide. The accommodation and food were first class especially wilderness cabins – even though temperatures were -30C! PD, UK

We came on the trip having had only a couple of hours experience snow walking. Everything was very well organized. We did a lot but were never hurried. The scenery was amazing and it showed us another way of life. We would recommend this trip to anyone. TN, Wales