Valtavaara is the highest hill in the Kuusamo region, located just outside Ruka in Finnish Lapland. In winter, the Valtavaara Winter Trail offers an incredible opportunity to explore a pristine snowy landscape, whether on foot or with snowshoes. Only accessible during the winter season, this scenic trail winds through a breathtaking forest of snow-covered fir trees, leading to a traditional Lappish hut at the summit. Here, visitors can admire the famous tykky, the fir trees dramatically bent under the weight of thick snow. This trail is a dream for landscape photographers seeking to capture the magic of Lapland’s winter wonderland.
