Palkaskero Summit – Taivaskero Summit loop from Palkaskero

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Palkaskero Summit – Taivaskero Summit loop from Palkaskero

Moderate

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Palkaskero Summit – Taivaskero Summit loop from Palkaskero

04:44

12.8km

610m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Pallas-Yllästunturin kansallispuisto

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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91 m

View of Lake Pallasjärvi

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If you walk the squirrel path from the Lappland Pallas Hotel and come to the lookout point, you will be treated to a magnificent view of Lake Pallasjärvi.

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127 m

Pallas Nature Center

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There is a small natural history museum here.

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391 m

Squirrel Trail (Oravapolku) – Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park

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The Oravapolku Trail is a short, family‑friendly nature path in the Kyrkösjärvi recreational area near Seinäjoki. It’s less than one Kilometer long, fully accessible, and designed especially for children. You …

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3.10 km

Palkaskero Summit

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Palkaskero is a summit (705 Meters) in Pallas–Yllästunturi National Park, Lapland, offering wide panoramas over lakes and surrounding fells. You can reached it via the Palkaskeron kierros Trail, a moderate loop hike starting at the Pallastunturi Visitor Centre.

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6.33 km

Pallas Viewpoint

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8.55 km

Taivaskero Summit

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.... where nothing grows anymore.

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10.3 km

View of Tunturi Hills, Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park

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Last unobstructed view of the Tunturi before you cross over and climb down the lift line

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10.9 km

Viewpoint

12.0 km

Autumn Foliage in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park

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12.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.78 km

2.87 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.73 km

2.74 km

1.02 km

150 m

121 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (800 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

Weather

Wednesday 14 October

7°C

-1°C

99 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

September 17, 2024,Pallas triple

Half-day hike going over three different fells, the first one ( Palkaskero) is a bit quieter but then things get quite busy afterwards as you join up with those on the more popular route.