Kiilopää Challenge: 10 Peaks in One Day
Embark on an epic trail running adventure with the Kiilopää Challenge, where you’ll by yourself or with your group conquer 10 fells towering over 500 meters in just one day. This exhilarating route takes you through the rugged and breathtaking landscapes of Urho Kekkonen National Park wilderness.
Feel the thrill as you ascend steep climbs, traverse ridgelines, and push your limits across varied terrain. Between summits, take a moment to soak in the silence of the Arctic fells and the beauty of untouched nature. This challenge is perfect for experienced trailrunners seeking an unforgettable, high-energy experience in one of Finland’s most iconic regions.
Are you ready to summit all 10 peaks and create your own Lapland legacy?
The mountains are Kiilopää, Niilanpää, Rautupää, Kutturapää, Lankopää, Lupukkapää, Vasanlyömäpää, Tuiskupää, Ampupää and Teräväkivenpää. Each peak will be marked as visited with a GPS stamp and your name will be added to the results list of the 10 Peaks in one day-participants.
Price: 120 € / person
Time and reservations: To be agreed separately with the organizer, saimaatrails@gmail.com
Distance: about 70-80 km, depending on chosen routes
Start: from Kiilopää at 8 am
Return: to Kiilopää hopefully before midnight
Experience: Trailrunning experience needed
Equipment: Trailrunning shoes and clothes suitable for running, windbreaker or gore-tex jacket and pants, gloves, running vest or backpack. energy and drinks at least 1 liter.
