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Ski centres Paljakka and Ukkohalla
pasi Says: You should visit Paljakka-Ukkohalla skiing centres. These two skiing centres Paljakka in Puolanka and Ukkohalla in Hyrynsalmi (distance between the centres 20 km) are together a many-sided skiing destination with lots of activities.In addition to cross-country skiing (250...
Hepoköngäs - a waterfall in the woods
gubbi1 Says: I really enjoyed my visit at Hepoköngäs. Not only the drive there through the endless Finnish forests, but also the path from the parking to the waterfall is remarkingly beautiful. Forest which looks very old-growth surrounds Finlands highest waterfall.The path to the...
pasi Says: Kiiminkijoki-river, located in Oulu Province, offers about 70 sets of rapids for fishermen and canoers. For canoers the river is a diverse, naturally beautiful water route.The river Kiiminkijoki is a part of the international Project Aqua- protection programme. The river...
Hepokongas - Finland's highest...
pasi Says: Hepokongas - Finland's highest (24 m) naturall waterfall - is located in the central municipality in continental Finland - Puolanka (about 155 kilometres from the town Oulu to the east).Hepokongas is a part of the Kiiminkijoki-river. From the splash of the fall it is...
pasi Says: Hepoköngäs in winter time. This picture is taken on 6th December - Finland's Independence Day - when there is an annual happening 'Hepoköngäs Celebration Lights'.
gubbi1 Says: Walking down to the waterfall you will notice signs indicating the crossing of the UKK trail. This trail is named after Urho Kekkonen who was the Finnish president being the longest time in this position (from 1956 to 1981).The trail is very naturelike. Several huts and...
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Hepoköngäs in winter time. This picture is taken on 6th December - Finland's Independence Day - when there is an annual happening 'Hepoköngäs Celebration...
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Hepoköngäs - Finlands highest waterfall
A few weeks ago I came across the info that close to Puolanka there is a large waterfall, the highest in Finland. So I kept this in my mind and finally set off today to have a look at it. Well the...
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Puolanka is located in Finland and in province Oulu. It´s a small and peaceful municipality with about 4000 inhabitants. Nature is clean and it offers good chances for out-door activities People in...
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