{"id":7476,"date":"2018-08-10T14:51:52","date_gmt":"2018-08-10T14:51:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitranua.fi\/nae-ja-koe\/ulkoilu-ja-vesistoreititt\/"},"modified":"2022-09-19T11:09:53","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T11:09:53","slug":"ulkoilu-ja-vesistoreititt","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/visitranua.fi\/en\/nae-ja-koe\/ulkoilu-ja-vesistoreititt\/","title":{"rendered":"TRAILS AND TRACKS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section id=\"gme30f638\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m3 alignfull section-gme30f638 gutentor-module gutentor-container-cover\"><div class=\"grid-container\">\n<section id=\"gmad2a120\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4 section-gmad2a120 gutentor-module gutentor-advanced-columns\"><div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"grid-row\">\n<div id=\"col-gme4511b\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4-col col-gme4511b gutentor-single-column  grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><div id=\"section-gme4511b\" class=\"section-gme4511b gutentor-col-wrap\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inviting you outdoors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you looking for a short walk to catch fresh air or would you like to challenge yourself with longer adventure? We have plenty of options in Ranua in different levels of challenge. For paddlers, there are routes for multiple visits. Trails and routes can be found for example on&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.retkikartta.fi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Retkikartta<\/a>. For longer hikes, it is recommended to have a recently updated map, minimum in scale 1:75 000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre id=\"tw-target-text\" class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">The Ranua cloudberries picking map has been moved from the Ranua App to the Ranua municipality page<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ranua.fi\/hillakartta\">Hillakartta &#8211; Rohkea Ranua<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Simoj\u00e4rvi &#8211; Soppana <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre id=\"tw-target-text\" class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">Simoj\u00e4rvi - Soppana hiking trail<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luontoon.fi\/simojarvijasoppana\">Simoj\u00e4rvi &#8211;\u00a0 Soppana <\/a>hiking trail<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre id=\"tw-target-text\" class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">The camping area of \u200b\u200bSimoj\u00e4rvi and Soppana contains diverse nature with steep cliffs and shallow swamps. The route can accommodate several shelters, huts and camping sites.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<pre id=\"tw-target-text\" class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">The Paasonvaara observation trail is a 5-kilometer route that runs partly in connection with the Paasonj\u00e4rvi hiking trail.<\/pre>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"gm0397f27\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4 section-gm0397f27 gutentor-module gutentor-advanced-columns\"><div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"grid-row\">\n<div id=\"col-gm098fc8\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4-col col-gm098fc8 gutentor-single-column  grid-lg-3 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><div id=\"section-gm098fc8\" class=\"section-gm098fc8 gutentor-col-wrap\">\n<div id=\"section-gd7f0bd\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e6 section-gd7f0bd gutentor-element gutentor-element-image\"><div class=\"gutentor-element-image-box\"><div class=\"gutentor-image-thumb\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/visitranua.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/suo-updraft-pre-smush-original.jpeg\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"col-gmf220c1\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4-col col-gmf220c1 gutentor-single-column  grid-lg-3 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><div id=\"section-gmf220c1\" class=\"section-gmf220c1 gutentor-col-wrap\">\n<div id=\"section-gd1d77e\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e6 section-gd1d77e gutentor-element gutentor-element-image\"><div class=\"gutentor-element-image-box\"><div class=\"gutentor-image-thumb\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/visitranua.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/eramaa.jpeg\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"col-gmd95b58\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4-col col-gmd95b58 gutentor-single-column  grid-lg-3 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><div id=\"section-gmd95b58\" class=\"section-gmd95b58 gutentor-col-wrap\">\n<div id=\"section-ga6ed8e\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e6 section-ga6ed8e gutentor-element gutentor-element-image\"><div class=\"gutentor-element-image-box\"><div class=\"gutentor-image-thumb\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/visitranua.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tuppilampi.jpeg\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"col-gme2cd11\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4-col col-gme2cd11 gutentor-single-column  grid-lg-3 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><div id=\"section-gme2cd11\" class=\"section-gme2cd11 gutentor-col-wrap\">\n<div id=\"section-g65a313\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-e6 section-g65a313 gutentor-element gutentor-element-image\"><div class=\"gutentor-element-image-box\"><div class=\"gutentor-image-thumb\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"normal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/visitranua.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/ruska-e1603283423790.jpeg\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"gm58c3718\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4 section-gm58c3718 gutentor-module gutentor-advanced-columns\"><div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"grid-row\">\n<div id=\"col-gm3f1508\" class=\"wp-block-gutentor-m4-col col-gm3f1508 gutentor-single-column  grid-lg-12 grid-md-12 grid-12\"><div id=\"section-gm3f1508\" class=\"section-gm3f1508 gutentor-col-wrap\">\n<h3><strong>Short trails<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>There is a 3.5 kilometre long nature path right next to Ranua Wildlife Park. You can also rent fatbike to bike on the trail. 1.3 kilometres are lit.<\/li>\n<li>Papinpalo nature trail to Tervo lean-to is 2.4 kilometres long. From the lean-to, you can continue to swamp conservation area of Litokaira.<\/li>\n<li>Oravi-area close to centre has a variety of marked tracks from short to long walks and skiing.<\/li>\n<li>Paasonvaara sightseeing trail is 5 kilometres long and it goes partly by the longer trail of Lake Paasonj\u00e4rvi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Mid-length trails:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Koukku-\u00c4ij\u00e4\u2019s (Hook Geezer) trail is about 8 kilometres long route in the sceneries of Simojoki River between Mauru village and Peuraj\u00e4rvi village. There is a wilderness hut by the track.<\/li>\n<li>Ranuanj\u00e4rvi track is an easy-access 7.2 kilometre route, which can be walked forth and back, or make a loop by making use of the roads around the Lake Ranuanj\u00e4rvi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Long trails:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Simoj\u00e4rvi hiking trail is an easy 14.5 kilometres long route. Suolahti beach ad Tuppilampi rocks can be accessed via Simoj\u00e4rvi hiking trail.<\/li>\n<li>Lake Paasonj\u00e4rvi track goes through the conservation area of an old forest. This 11.3 kilometres long route is easy.<\/li>\n<li>Simoj\u00e4rvi-Soppana area is suitable for adventurers. Sceneries change from lake views to forestry areas on the multiple trails. More information on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nationalparks.fi\/en\/simojarviandsoppana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Simoj\u00e4rvi and Soppana -page<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Winter trails:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>During winter time, you can enjoy skiing and snowmobiling around Ranua. Skiing tracks with lights can be found in the centre, in the area of Ranua Wildlife Park, and almost in every Ranua Village.<\/p>\n<p>There are about 250 kilometres of official snowmobile tracks in the Ranua area. Tracks are looked after by Ranua municipality. The official tracks are on the land, and there are bridges over the ditches. Only few water-crossings are going over Simojoki River on tracks to Rovaniemi, Vanttaus and Simo, as well as over Siuruanjoki River on track going to Sy\u00f6te.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Boating and paddling routes:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Lake Simoj\u00e4rvi is a perfect place for adventures by boat or by paddling. It is advised to stay on routes, for there are many rocks and reefs. There are lean-tos and a few wilderness huts in the area of Lake Simoj\u00e4rvi and Simojoki River. There are four official docks in Lake Simoj\u00e4rvi: Pohjaslahti, Simontaival, Korvajokisuu and Simoj\u00e4rvi Fishery. It is possible to paddle all the way to Bothnian Bay via Simojoki River, and if you are looking for wilderness, there are plenty of pristine rivers in the area.<strong>There are also national parks and natural destinations close to Ranua.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nationalparks.fi\/en\/korouoma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Korouoma Nature Reserve<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nationalparks.fi\/en\/syotevisitorcentre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sy\u00f6te<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nationalparks.fi\/en\/iso-syote\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Iso-Sy\u00f6te Hiking area<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nationalparks.fi\/en\/auttikongas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Auttik\u00f6ng\u00e4s<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nationalparks.fi\/en\/riisitunturinp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Riisitunturi National Park<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":7407,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7476","page","type-page","status-publish"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitranua.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7476","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitranua.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitranua.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitranua.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitranua.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7476"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/visitranua.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7476\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8212,"href":"https:\/\/visitranua.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7476\/revisions\/8212"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitranua.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7407"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitranua.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7476"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}