In English:
Juuma. Walking to Mill Rapids (Myllykoski).
Now we are just South of the Arctic Circle on municipality of Kuusamo. In Finland Kuusamo is famous for its hiking possibilities. On the way to the South we wanted to stop by on the nature trails of Juuma. Juuma is ideal place to start Bear’s trail 80 kilometers / 49.7 miles. Another possibility is to take a shorter route from it. That is only 12 kilometers / 7.5 miles. Few year ago we made this route as extempore. When I was young I walked all the 80 kilometers / 49 miles route in four days.
Now I take to You with us for a very short route which is only 4 kilometers / 2.5 miles. This short walk is for everyone. On the way we cross the suspension bridge Niskakoski (Neck Rapids). Our work distribution is so, that I shoot photos and Anja videos. Welcome!
P.S. Half a year later it was cold in this place: -40.3 ºC / -40.54 ºF.
En español:
Juuma. Caminando á los Rapidos de Molino (Myllykoski).
Ahora estamos justo al sur del Círculo Polar Ártico en el municipio de Kuusamo. En Finlandia Kuusamo es famosa por sus posibilidades excursiomismo. En el camino hacia el sur que queríamos pasar por los senderos naturales de Juuma. Juuma es el lugar ideal para empezar Camino del Oso 80 kilómetros / millas 49,7. Otra posibilidad es tomar una ruta más corta, que está a sólo 12 kilómetros / millas 7.5. Hace algunos años hicimos esta ruta improvisada. Cuando yo era joven caminaba todos los 80 kilómetros / 49 millas en cuatro días.
Ahora tomo ustedes con nosotros para un recorrido muy corto, que está sólo 4 km / 2.5 millas. Este paseo es para todos. En el camino se cruza el puente colgante Niskakoski (Rapidos de cuello). Nuestra distribución del trabajo es así, que saco fotos y Anja videos. Bienvenido!
En francais:
Juuma. Marchant aux Rapides du Moulin (Myllykoski).
Maintenant nous sommes juste au sud du cercle polaire arctique à la municipalité de Kuusamo. En Finlande, Kuusamo est réputée pour ses possibilités randonneé. Sur le chemin vers le Sud, nous voulions arrêter par les sentiers de la nature de Juuma. Juuma est le lieu idéal pour commencer le Sentier de l’Ours 80 km / 49.7 miles. Une autre possibilité est de prendre une route plus courte. C’est seulement 12 kilomètres / 7.5 miles. Il ya quelques années quand nous avons fait cette route comme improvisée. Quand j’étais jeune je me promenais tous les 80 km / 49 miles trajet en quatre jours.
Maintenant, je vais Vous prendre avec nous pour un sentier très court qui est à seulement 4 kilomètres / 2.5 miles. Cette courte marche est pour tous. Sur le chemin nous traversons le pont suspendu de Niskakoski (Rapides de cou). Notre “division des tâches” est tellement, que je tire des photos et Anja des vidéos. Bienvenue!
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Look at also / Mire usted también / Regardez également
Travels in Finland and abroad 
Nice series of photos..
Comment by efratadenny — April 13, 2012 @ 07:10 |
Hi.
Thank You for Your kind words and leaving Your comment.
Comment by Sartenada — April 13, 2012 @ 07:13 |
The countryside is so pristine and seemingly untouched. I can’t help always thinking that it’s so much like Canada’s north, but there’s on big difference. You have, every once in a while, signs of civilization – the well-constructed bridges, walkways, and cabins.
Comment by wordsfromanneli — April 13, 2012 @ 07:12 |
Hi Anneli.
Oh, thank You. Although these photos are South of Arctic Circle on our car trip towards to our home, the Eastern part of Finland is beautiful, sometimes rugged, but “full” of interesting place to be found.
Have a lovely day!
Comment by Sartenada — April 13, 2012 @ 07:19 |
It looks fabulous. I really have enjoyed your high quality photos of a wonderful landscape. I shall visit Helsinki next month but I doubt if I will see anything so beautiful as your travels “South of the Arctic Circle” Thank you again. I live on a lovely island with nice scenery (coast and hills) but not so spectacular. Maybe you will vist my island one day?
Comment by Clive and Adi Anderson — April 13, 2012 @ 09:23 |
Hello Clide and Adi.
So nice to read again that You visited on my site. I am glad that You love my photos from the “wilderness”. Well comes to Your visit next month, why not take a train trip to a nice town called Tampere. There is a quarter called Pispala. Tampere can be reached by train in 1½ hour. Pispala is beautiful in Spring time, so I think.
Here by post from Pispala:
Old wooden houses of Pispala in Tampere.
Well, thank You for Your invite to visit on Your island. Maybe, maybe, but this year we are really busy.
Happy week-end to You both.
Comment by Sartenada — April 13, 2012 @ 11:35 |
Yes, beautiful prestine country. I love the photos as well. Oh and something else we have in common? My daughter’s name is Anja…yep, no kidding. 😉 I don’t think I will ever have the means to travel to other countries, but I certainly do appreciate seeing Finland through your eyes. Thank you for the walk.
Comment by mtnairloversview — April 13, 2012 @ 13:48 |
Hi Catherine.
Oh, that is so nice. In Finland Anja was very popular in the 1940ties as my name Matti too. I am very happy if You got a glimpse from my country thru my photos. Thank You for Your visit and comment!
Have wonderful day!
Comment by Sartenada — April 13, 2012 @ 13:53 |
Yet another picturesque adventure. Well done, Matti.
Comment by Deli Lanoux, Ed.D. — April 13, 2012 @ 15:02 |
Hi Deli.
Thank You very much for Your comment.
Have a wonderful day!
Comment by Sartenada — April 13, 2012 @ 15:16 |
I would love, love, love to hike here. Thanks for sharing the photos. I’ve always preferred being outdoors.
Comment by TBM — April 13, 2012 @ 15:35 |
Hi TBM.
Thank You. It’s really nice region and easy to start hiking. There are many “stopping places” just for admiring the scenery. Once when we walked the 12 kilometers route it took from us about 3½ hours with all stops.
Have a wonderful week-end!
Comment by Sartenada — April 14, 2012 @ 07:47 |
What a beautiful area for a hike. The trail is obviously well-maintained and the scenery is gorgeous. I would really enjoy vacationing in a cabin along one of the rapids in that beautiful river.
Comment by seniorhiker — April 13, 2012 @ 16:08 |
Hello George.
I knew that like this post. Yes, it is well kept having enough guidance signs, in order not get lost there and places to stop for making some snack. Thank You for commenting.
Happy week-end!
Comment by Sartenada — April 14, 2012 @ 07:51 |
Like the wooden steps starting at the right and leading my eye into the center, the wooden house lit by the sun (a mill?) and the round benches around the campfire brings great memories. A great close-up of Ann taking the photo.I am happy for you, and a little envious, with regards to your travels.
Comment by janechese — April 13, 2012 @ 17:10 |
Hi Jansese.
The wooden house is indeed old water mill house. The meaning of those wooden stairs has two meanings. 1. To protect fragile nature. 2. To make for everybody / hiking newbie easy to start their nature exploration. There are remaining two parts of our car trip and they are so different. Thank You for Your comment.
Have a lovely day!
Comment by Sartenada — April 14, 2012 @ 08:08 |
The scenery is very beautiful. I like the suspension bridge 🙂 Judy
Comment by Northern Narratives — April 13, 2012 @ 17:43 |
Hello Judy.
I am glad that You followed our trip, liked it and made nice comments. Thank You.
Have a lovely day!
Comment by Sartenada — April 14, 2012 @ 08:10 |
Look at that suspension bridge. This looks like a terrific hike and the views are spectacular!
Comment by Ducky's Always Hungry — April 13, 2012 @ 20:20 |
Hello Alisa.
The suspension bridge sways nicely underfoot when walking over it. It feels awesome. Okay, I confess that Anja was a little bit afraid when passing the river. To walk / hike in this kind of sceneries takes long time due to that one has to stop often to admire landscape. Anyway, who is in hurry, when coming here? Thank You.
Happy week-end!
Comment by Sartenada — April 14, 2012 @ 08:18 |
I always look forward to the beautiful photos of your travels. The suspension bridge is especially interesting and the trail looks like an easy walk. Thank you for these wonderful posts!
Comment by megtraveling — April 13, 2012 @ 21:40 |
Hi Megtraveling.
Actually there were two suspension bridges in so short walk. The second one was that on which Anja shot video. I am glad that You left Your comment. Thank You.
Happy week-end!
Comment by Sartenada — April 14, 2012 @ 08:22 |
How beautiful! What a wonderful walk through the trees and by the rapids. When August comes and it is 100+ degrees (F) outside, I’m going to look at this series of photos again, because they make me feel so cool and refreshed. Have a great weekend, Matti!
Comment by Heart To Harp — April 13, 2012 @ 22:45 |
Hello Janet.
Sounds so good, Your idea. I feel myself some nostalgia, when this series ends after two weeks. Thank You Your comment.
Have a lovely week-end!
Comment by Sartenada — April 14, 2012 @ 08:27 |
Hello Matti,
4 kilomètres où il faut regarder où l’on pose les pieds… tout en profitant des paysages !!
Bises et bon week-end.
Comment by Marion B. — April 13, 2012 @ 22:47 |
Bonjour Marion.
Eh bien, courte promenade et tellement de choses à voir. Je suis heureux que t’as aimée notre courte randonnée.
Bon week-end et bises á toi aussi.
Comment by Sartenada — April 14, 2012 @ 08:37 |
It is always a pleasure to see your wonderful photos. Thank you for taking your blog readers to yet another exciting trip.
Which wild animals lives in this area? Is it always safe to walk there?
Comment by Giiid — April 13, 2012 @ 23:38 |
Hi Giiid.
To walk / hike / to stay at the areas which are intended to for overnight stays or in wilderness cabins, it is very safe for visit. I have never heard that some wild animal would have attacked on anyone. I am very glad that You visited my site and left Your comment.
Have a wonderful week-end!
Comment by Sartenada — April 14, 2012 @ 08:45 |
Fascinating scenery and a beautiful part of the world! I’d love to hike that trail! That suspension bridge is really something! Great series, Matti!
Comment by montucky — April 14, 2012 @ 04:48 |
Hi Terry.
I am so sure that You would like to hike here. Thank You for Your comment and for following this series of our holiday.
Happy week-end!
Comment by Sartenada — April 14, 2012 @ 08:47 |
Hello Matti,
The suspension bridge is very impressive, and I love the shots as you and Anja walk across it. The views from there down into the river are lovely too. Wishing you a good weekend,
Janice.
Comment by Janice — April 14, 2012 @ 12:18 |
Hi Janice.
I am glad that You made a walk with us thru my photos. Thank You.
Happy week-end to You and Yours.
Comment by Sartenada — April 14, 2012 @ 12:38 |
Plenty of interesting things to see for this (quite) short walk… Only 4km and so much photographic opportunities, this is great !
Have a lovely weekend Matti 🙂
Comment by Tamara — April 14, 2012 @ 15:53 |
Hi Tamara.
This is indeed ideal place for those who have no experience to walk in this kind of forests and at the same time to see many wonderful things on a short walk. Also this place is quite near from the main road, so it can be accessed easily. One only needs to apply the brake pedal! Thank You commenting.
Happy week-end to You also.
Comment by Sartenada — April 15, 2012 @ 08:44 |
What a beautiful place. Fantastic photos.
Comment by e1aine — April 15, 2012 @ 21:48 |
Hello Elaine.
So nice to read Your comment. Every time when we pass there we stop at the Arctic Circle. Thank You leaving Your comment and for Your visit.
Happy Monday!
Comment by Sartenada — April 16, 2012 @ 06:59 |
What a beautiful hike! Love that bridge! The water in the stream is so blue and everything does look so pristine.
Comment by kateri — April 16, 2012 @ 03:00 |
Hi Kateri.
I am so glad that You liked our small walking trip and saw thru my photos my country.
Happy Monday!
Comment by Sartenada — April 16, 2012 @ 07:11 |
walking and being in nature is my meditation, and I would love to take some meditation here 😉
Nice series, Matti!
Comment by truels — April 17, 2012 @ 01:14 |
Hi Truels.
Wisely said. I agree Your words. Nature is a “good doctor”, because it heals as mental as body’s pains.
Thank You for Your comment.
Happy Tuesday!
Comment by Sartenada — April 17, 2012 @ 07:11 |
It all looks so stunning!!
Comment by promenadeplantings — April 19, 2012 @ 16:19 |
Hi Claire.
Thank You giving Your time for visit on my blog and leaving Your comment.
Have a lovely day!
Comment by Sartenada — April 19, 2012 @ 16:22 |
Que lugar tan bonito, bajar por esas escaleras tiene que ser una gozada y la toma de las raíces de los árboles no tiene desperdicio, muchas gracias por compartir estos sitios tan maravillosos, que quizá de otra forma nunca lo veré, saludos
That beautiful place, go down those stairs must be a blast and making the tree roots is priceless, thank you very much for sharing these sites so wonderful that might otherwise never see, Greetings
Comment by ManoliRizoFotografia — April 27, 2012 @ 01:12 |
Hola Manoli.
Nos encanta caminar en la naturaleza y este lugar es precioso.
Gracias al comentar!
¡Abrazos!
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