Description:
The trail passes through a pine forest and crosses strams over a wooden bridge or causeways. The River Juutuanjoki can be glimpsed through the trees from time to time and the roar of the Jäniskoski Rapids can be heard. The trail reaches the River Juutuanjoki and after a fireplace begins climbing. The forest thins out and is replaced by sparse birhces. The top of the fell is above the timberline.
Otsamo Fell offers an excellent view of the surrounding scenery, including Lake Inari, the River Juutuanjoki, Lake Muddusjärvi and neighbouring fells. Return by the same route.
Route: Inari - Otsamo - Inari.
Length and duration: 20 km, about 7-9 hours.
Difficulty: Medium. Long climb up the fell.
Sights: During the hike you can clearly see how the forest changes as you reach the timberline. Splendid views of the surrounding country from the fell, including Lake Inari and the River Juutuanjoki.
Services: Day cabin at Otsamo Fell: gas cooker, outdoor WC. Fireplace and outdoor WC near Saukkoniva.
Start and finish: Village of Inari, north side of the River Juutuanjoki bridge. Across from Sami Museum / the Northern Lapland Visitor Centre. Sign on highway 4 (E75). Parking at the nature centre.
Markings: Sign on highway 4 (E75). Orange marks on trees.
Note: You can also reach Otsamo Fell from the north via Rovajärventie and from Riutula.
Gear: Day-trip gear. Hiking shoes. Food and drink. Map.
Map: Juutua recreation area map 1:100,000 / Finnish Forest and Park Service or Outdoor recreation map 1:100,000 Hammastunturi - Saariselkä.