Auttiköngäs Waterfalls & Nature Trail

This 3.5 km hike along the Auttiköngäs trail is designed for active travelers seeking a moderately challenging adventure in Lapland’s pristine wilderness. The trail features a 240-meter elevation gain and includes metal structures to help navigate the gorge safely. Metal stairs are fitted with wooden duckboards, making them suitable for dogs as well, while alternative signposted routes allow hikers to bypass metal sections if preferred. About two kilometers into the hike, you can pause to catch your breath and enjoy a snack or hot beverage by a cozy open fire, taking in the serene surroundings.

Auttiköngäs is an ideal day-trip destination, with its main attraction being the spectacular 16-meter-high Auttiköngäs Falls. The area is home to primary, virgin forests that have never been subjected to organized logging, offering a rare glimpse of untouched nature. The terrain is varied and jagged, with the large Könkäänvaara Hill reaching 240 meters and the steeper Ispinävaara Hill at 190 meters, providing both challenge and reward for adventurous hikers. The combination of natural beauty, rugged landscape, and the dramatic waterfall makes this trail a memorable Lapland experience.