The National Park of Oulanka is a unique and versatile combination of marshlands, pine forests, and rivers which are home to numerous birds. The bears trail or karhunkierros is a popular hiking trail 80km long. There are free cabins, shelters and fire places. Oulanka NP is situated at the border of the Lapland province, near the Russian border. It can be reached easily by the airport of Kuusamo.
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