Timeline
10:00
Start at Magneettimäki. Read the memorial stones and walk up the steep 5-metre-wide gravel road. This was the original National Road 4 route to Petsamo, a path so hard for heavy lorries that drivers believed magnetic forces were at play.
10:30
Check the route for the nearest local food or drink shop to grab a warm snack or coffee to continue your exploration.
11:00
Return to the top of the hill for a final look at the view and the history of the winter harbour route to the Barents Sea.
Local tip
The gravel road is steep. Wear sturdy shoes and check local transport options if you need to get back down.
Check before you go
- Check the route for nearby food and drink options as none are listed in the immediate context.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Saariselkä (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).