NUTS Pyhä 43.4 km trail running route — Finland · Lapland

Finland · Lapland

NUTS Pyhä

Distance

43.4 km

Date

August 7, 2026

Entry fee

74 EUR

€ / km

€1.70

Lapland punch: sharp climbs, wild forest, and a compact mountain course with northern vibes.

Elevation and Terrain

Total Meters

1163m

D+/KM

26.8m/km

For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.

Avg Uphill Gradient

7.4%

Avg Downhill Gradient

-8.3%

Uphill gradient distribution

2–5%
6.8 km
5–10%
6.0 km
10–15%
2.3 km
15–20%
0.5 km
20%+
0.6 km

Route Profile

Analysed 2026-05-02

Terrain breakdown

38%Uphill29%Flat34%Downhill

Terrain

Arctic / Fjell

Climbs

NUTS Pyhä climbs and descents profile

Top climbs

1

6.8 km · 257 m gain

starts km 3 · avg 3.8% · max 23.4%

2

3.3 km · 194 m gain

starts km 32 · avg 5.8% · max 16.4%

3

2.4 km · 185 m gain

starts km 40 · avg 7.7% · max 31.4%

Top descents

1

1.3 km · 211 m drop

starts km 42 · avg -16.3% · max -35.1%

2

2.2 km · 163 m drop

starts km 10 · avg -7.4% · max -16.3%

3

4.7 km · 156 m drop

starts km 36 · avg -3.0% · max -20.9%

Race files

Logistics

Nearest airport

Rovaniemi (RVN)

Notes

Start: ~1.5–2 hrs drive / Public transport: Possible (bus/train to Kemijärvi + transfer) but car strongly recommended / Accommodation: Good (resort + cabins) book early in summer season

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FAR

It’ll possibly take 3+ hours from the closest large airport to arrive. Plan your adventure accordingly, take an extra day for those after-race beers or Curranz.

Last checked: February 16, 2026Official Website →