Top 4 Highest Mountains in Finland

  1. Top 1 Haltiatunturi
  2. Top 2 Saana
  3. Top 3 Yllästunturi
  4. Top 4 Sorsatunturi

Top 4 Highest Mountains in Finland

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Finland is not known for its mountains, but in the far north-west corner of the country – approximately 69 degrees north of the equator – there is a wilderness ... read more...

  1. Halti traditionally known as "Haltiatunturi" is Finland's tallest peak. It is 1,365m above sea level. Halti is located in Finland's far northwestern panhandle, on the border with Norway. It is a popular summer hike, and climbing is not difficult because it is a walk-up mountain. The terrain is made up of big rocks with very little earth visible. So, while reaching the top of Halti is not tough, getting there is a bit more challenging and will take several days.


    Halti may be climbed all year, however, because of the intense cold conditions during the winter, the most popular period to go to the peak is from June to August. If you visit before June, the weather is particularly rainy and there is still snow on the ground. After August, the temperatures have already dropped significantly, and the weather can be unpredictable.


    During the winter, you can get there via cross-country skiing or renting a snowmobile from the town of Kilpisjärvi. Because the region is a national park, you can only use your snowmobile on designated trails.


    MORE INFORMATION:
    Elevation:
    1,365 m
    Location:
    Haltiatunturi, Finland

    Haltiatunturi (photo: https://peakvisor.com/)
    Haltiatunturi (photo: https://peakvisor.com/)
    Haltiatunturi (photo: https://arcticcampers.no/
    Haltiatunturi (photo: https://arcticcampers.no/

  2. Top 2

    Saana

    Saana (Sána in Northern Sami) is the second-highest mountain in Finland. The peak of Saana is 1,029 meters (3,376 feet) above sea level and 556 meters (1,824 feet) above the nearby Kilpisjärvi lake, making it one of the highest mountains in Finland. It is geologically part of the Scandinavian Mountains and is composed of the same schist and gneiss rock. The Sami people have long considered the mountain to be sacred. Because of the wide views from the summit, the mountain is a popular location for hikers and backpackers.


    The Saana route begins at the Malla Nature Park parking lot and leads to the top of Saana and back. The views from the top are spectacular, and you may experience the Saana stairs along the way. In clear weather, the views stretch all the way to the Lyngen Fjord. The optimum months to visit this path are from May to October.

    There is a variety of mountain greenery, wildlife, and the Saana outcrop to see in the region. The path is indicated with orange poles and signs at crossroads. The slope contains 150 steps and a shelter, toilet, and wood storage along the way. You are not permitted to spend the night in the hut.


    MORE INFORMATION:
    Elevation:
    1,029 m
    Location:
    Saana, Finland

    Saana (photo: breguet)
    Saana (photo: breguet)
    Saana (photo: https://www.thinglink.com/)
    Saana (photo: https://www.thinglink.com/)
  3. Coming the third place on our list of highest mountains in Finland is Ylläs, or Yllästunturi in Finnish. It is a 718-meter (2,356-foot) high fell in the municipality of Kolari in Finland's Lapland Province. Ylläs is bordered by two villages: käslompolo to the north and Ylläsjärvi to the south. They are linked by an 11-kilometer route that winds around the side of the fell. Both villages rely heavily on tourism for a large portion of their revenue.


    Ylläs
    is a well-known cross-country and downhill skiing destination. "Ylläs on ykkönen!" is the area's marketing slogan. (Finnish for "Ylläs is first!"). After Levi, Ylläs is Lapland's second-largest ski resort. Many businesses in the Ylläs area have adopted the fell's name, such as the Ylläksen Nousu sports club in Ylläs.


    Ylläs is also a popular summer tourist destination, with activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, and canoeing available to visitors. During the summer, the gondola is open, allowing it simple to reach the top of the fell and enjoy the panoramic views. Aside from the gondola, you can also walk from the west via a summer trail and gravel road, and from the north along a road.


    MORE INFORMATION:
    Elevation:
    718 m
    Location:
    Yllästunturi, Finland

    Yllästunturi (photo: https://kerranelamassa.fi/)
    Yllästunturi (photo: https://kerranelamassa.fi/)
    Yllästunturi (photo: https://mangostania.matkasto.net/)
    Yllästunturi (photo: https://mangostania.matkasto.net/)
  4. Sorsatunturi is known as the fourth-highest mountain in Finland. It is a 628-meter-high peak in Salla, Eastern Lapland, Finland, close to the Finnish-Russian border. Part of the fell's eastern slope lies in the border zone. Sorsatunturi is about a half-hour drive from Naruska.


    The landscape around Sorsatunturi is flat to the south but steep to the north. Sorsatunturi is the highest point in the area. The area around is quite sparsely populated, with about 2 people per square kilometer. There are no communities nearby. Subarctic woodland grows sparsely and is often low-growing in the area near Sorsatunturi.


    A 15-kilometer-long hiking track leads to the summit of the fell, where you can stay in Metsähallitus' hut. In the winter, there are snowmobile tracks on the slopes that you may ski along to get to the summit of the mountain. Skiing is also popular in Sorsatunturi. The slopes are all-natural.


    MORE INFORMATION:
    Elevation
    : 628 m
    Location:
    Sorsatunturi, Finland

    Sorsatunturi (photo: https://mapio.net/)
    Sorsatunturi (photo: https://mapio.net/)
    Sorsatunturi (photo: Tiina Törmänen)
    Sorsatunturi (photo: Tiina Törmänen)



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