the fells of Muonio
Muonio is home to over 20 fells
Below, you can explore some of the most well-known fells in Muonio and their unique features.
Iines Aaltonen
Keimiötunturi fell
Keimiötunturi fell is the southernmost fell of the Pallas-Ounastunturi mountain range, located in the Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park in Muonio, just north of Lake Jerisjärvi. Keimiötunturi stands at 613.5 meters above sea level. It’s a popular hiking destination in the summer, and in winter, it’s often visited by off-piste skiers enjoying the fresh powder. At the foot of the fell lies the Tunturikeimiö holiday and activity center, where you can relax after your adventure and enjoy a full meal of local and tasty delicacies
Särkitunturi fell
The summit of Särkitunturi fell rises 492 meters above sea level, offering a 360-degree panoramic view of all the fells of Fell Lapland.
The view towards Pallas has been chosen as one of Finland’s national landscapes and has even been featured on a postage stamp.
Särkitunturi is an easily accessible and beginner-friendly hiking destination, making it ideal for families with children.
Halfway along the gravel nature trail, there is a campfire site and a lean-to shelter.
At the top, the bravest can take a dip in the ice-cold fell lake.
In winter, the summit can also be reached by skiing or snowmobile along maintained trails.
Iines Aaltonen
Pallas Fells
The Pallas Fells form the southernmost part of the 50-kilometre-long Pallas–Ounastunturi fell chain, located in the municipalities of Muonio and Enontekiö.
The fell plateau lies 400–500 metres above sea level, with the rounded summits, known as kerot, rising an additional 200–300 metres higher.
The highest peak of the Pallas Fells is Taivaskero, which reaches 809 metres and towers over 500 metres above the surrounding eastern terrain.
The Olympic flame was lit at the summit of Taivaskero in 1952, commemorated by a stone plaque at the top.
Pallas is a popular destination for hiking and trekking in summer, and in winter it attracts downhill skiers, cross-country skiers, and freeriders alike.
Sammaltunturi fell
Sammaltunturi is a twin-peaked fell located in Pallas–Yllästunturi National Park in Muonio.
At the higher summit of Sammaltunturi, there is an air quality monitoring station operated by the Finnish Meteorological Institute, active since 1991.
The station measures, among other things, concentrations of nitrogen dioxide, ozone, and sulfur dioxide in the air.
The purest air in the world has been recorded at the Sammaltunturi measurement station.
The highest point of Sammaltunturi rises to 566 meters above sea level.
Valtteri Hyöky
Heikki Sulander
Lommoltunturi fell
Lommoltunturi is a fell located within the Pallas–Yllästunturi National Park.
It is situated in Muonio, southwest of Lake Pallasjärvi, next to Pallastunturi. The summit of Lommoltunturi reaches an elevation of 574 meters.
One of its distinctive features is its steep eastern slope. The fell has two peaks, Ylilaki and Alalaki, with a valley (kuru) on the western side between them.
In winter, Lommoltunturi is a popular destination for off-piste skiing.
Olostunturi fell
Olostunturi is a fell located in the municipality of Muonio, rising to an elevation of 524 meters above sea level.
It is home to a ski and cross-country skiing resort, which hosts the traditional international early-season skiing competition “Tykkikisat” every year, attracting top athletes.
At the summit of the fell, you’ll also find the Olos wind farm, which makes the fell stand out clearly in the landscape.
During summer, Olos is a popular destination for hiking and cycling as well.
Äkäskero
Äkäskero is a fell ridge located southeast of Lake Äkäsjärvi in Muonio.
Its highest summit reaches 528 meters above sea level.
Äkäskero is also part of the Ylläs–Pallas fell range.
In summer, it’s a popular destination for hikers, and in winter, it’s favored by off-piste skiers.