Stage 3 of 4 · Iso Karhunkierros
Km 40, near Sirkkapuro laavu → Bistron rinne
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Huts along this stage
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- Jussinkämppä autiotupa· unstaffed hut· 259 m km 3 · on the line
- Myllytupa päivätupa· unstaffed hut km 15.3 · on the line
- Porontimajoki myllytupa· unstaffed hut km 23.2 · on the line
- Porontimajoki autiotupa· unstaffed hut km 23.2 · on the line
- Valtavaara· unstaffed hut· 487 m km 35.7 · on the line
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Km 40, near Sirkkapuro laavu
Start
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37.2 km remaining
+944 m remaining
Descent
5.8 km
123 m descent
1.8 km at 6.8% average
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About 1h 35m in
31.5 km remaining
+861 m remaining
Climb
30.2 km
98 m climb
1.5 km at 6.6% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-01
About 8h 17m in
7.0 km remaining
+326 m remaining
Descent
31.7 km
90 m descent
1.1 km at 7.9% average
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About 8h 41m in
5.5 km remaining
+213 m remaining
Finish
37.2 km
Bistron rinne
Finish
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Access
37.2 km
Ruka Valley
Station
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Access
37.2 km
Bistron rinne
Bus stop
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Start: Km 40, near Sirkkapuro laavu
No nearby transit stop. Consider getting dropped off or using the previous stage's end stop.
Getting Out
Bistron rinne (bus stop)
55m from trail end · ~1 min walk
Segment Breakdown
Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.
| Segment | Dist | ↑ / ↓ | Time | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Km 40, near Sirkkapuro laavu → km 31.7 (432m) 148–432m | 31.7 km | +639m / -487m | 8h 31m | 📈 Climbing |
km 31.7 (432m) → km 32.8 (340m) 340–432m | 1.1 km | +0m / -91m | 17 min | 📉 Descending |
km 32.8 (340m) → Bistron rinne 340–479m | 4.4 km | +186m / -100m | 1h 22m | 📈 Climbing |
| Total | 37.2 km | +944m / -778m | 10h 12m |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.
Surface
Estimated for the full route from the 51% with mapped surface data in OpenStreetMap.
Current Conditions
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Iso Karhunkierros Stage 3: Km 40, near Sirkkapuro laavu → Bistron rinne is usually best from June to September. Snow is likely at the high point (489 m) in November to May.
Weather this week
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Weather by month
Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (144 m) and the highest point (489 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
| Month | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Good | Good | Good | Good | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| High point, day / night | -8°/-17° | -8°/-17° | -3°/-14° | 3°/-7° | 9°/-1° | 15°/5° | 18°/8° | 15°/6° | 9°/2° | 2°/-3° | -3°/-9° | -6°/-14° |
| Low point, day / night | -7°/-17° | -6°/-17° | -1°/-13° | 5°/-6° | 12°/1° | 18°/7° | 21°/10° | 18°/8° | 12°/3° | 4°/-2° | -1°/-8° | -5°/-13° |
| Rain, mm | 40 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 53 | 68 | 86 | 68 | 58 | 56 | 52 | 46 |
| Snow at high point | Likely | Likely | Likely | Likely | Likely | – | – | – | Frost | Possible | Likely | Likely |
| Daylight | 4 h 18 | 8 h 08 | 11 h 32 | 15 h 17 | 19 h 09 | 24 h | 21 h 21 | 17 h 04 | 13 h 18 | 9 h 44 | 5 h 56 | 2 h 47 |
Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.
Averages cannot establish current trail conditions. Check recent local reports, the forecast and restrictions before departure. Snow and ice can persist on shaded sections or arrive outside the usual season.
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Safety & Bailouts
We do not have a verified emergency exit plan for this route. A nearby settlement, hut or route endpoint is not necessarily reachable or open. Do not leave the trail based on a straight-line distance or compass direction.
Review possible exits against current local information before your trip. In an emergency, contact local rescue services; this page is not live rescue guidance.
Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 37.2 km, 944m ascent, max altitude 488.8m, ~10h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 3L hydration vestWater source information is incomplete; plan supplies before departure
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 3576 kcal burn
- 🆘 Emergency space blanketCritical for preventing hypothermia if you stop moving
- 🧴 SunscreenBasic sun protection
- 🧥 Light rain jacketWeather changes fast in the mountains
- 🔦 Headlamp10h route — plan for delays
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in Jan, Feb, Mar
- 🥢 Trekking poles (optional)944m ascent — helps on descents
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Logistics
This route runs from Km 40, near Sirkkapuro laavu to Bistron rinne (37.2 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
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