Siberian wood-species trail

Siperian puulajipolku

During past decades the Finnish Forest Research Institute planted over 20 different species of economically important tree species to this area to observe how well they grow and survive this climate. There is a 2-km-long circular nature trail through the area. Next to the parking lot there is a day-trip hut and a campfire site at the yard. The place got its name from the Siberian larches. The site is distant and not accessible with public transportation.

Getting there: 46 km from the centre towards Kuusamo, 10 km gravel roads from Vanttauskoski village
Price: free
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