82 km of Finnish wilderness | Karhunkierros trail | 2018

Because of a Copyright claim I had to replace one soundtrack. However, this made some transitions a bit abrupt... I hope it is not too disruptive. If you ever get the chance to do this amazing trail, GO! ❤

[@viqq183]

Nice to see other countries enjoying Finnish nature as much as we do. I'm going to go same hike next week :)

[@iceFisher101]

ik ben 4 jaar geleden geemigreerd van Drenthe naar Kuusamo . Ik woon nu in het midden van Oulanka park . En mijn baan voor komende zomer mag zijn guided hiking tours op de karhunkieros . Inmiddels ken ik elke meter van deze trails in elk seizoen . Ben letterlijk net terug van mijnn Winter karhunkieros winter editie . Na meer dan 40 jaar naar geluk en thuis gezocht te hebben . Ben ik eindelijk thuis

[@JB_FLYA69669]

Beautiful video you have inspired me to go here

[@kyostienttila4795]

Good video. Thanks.

[@marcusbaas8393]

Nice. Greetings from germany. Did this hike 2 times years ago. Marcus

[@thewildernesshiker-howtose4438]

Beautiful.

[@virvalehmusvuori1469]

I’m glad you liked our nature:) Kiva kun tykkäsitte meidän luonnosta

[@Gspotje]

Ik woon in Finland, heb toevallig een paar dagen terug de hele tocht gelopen in 3 dagen. Een advies, ga niet in Juni of July. De muggen vreten je levend op. Je krijgt geen moment rust. Ze steken door je sokken en je kleren en het is al best een zware route dus je kunt beter genieten van alles als je niet constant gestoken wordt. Ik heb expres zo hard gelopen om maar van de muggen af te zijn. De laatste 8 km was echt afzien, maar het uitzicht echt te gek.

[@hahahamdy]

hi, I just came across you video and I like it, planning to take the same trail for my next hiking trip in finland. could you please explain to me how to get the huts you used for sleeping at night (do we have to book them in advance or its for free)?, thanks, Hamda

[@walkingoffthebeatenpath]

Hi! Thank you so much that you like my video :) So cool that you're going to do this hike and I'm 100% positive that you will also find it absolutely amazing!! You cannot book the huts and they are for free :) The only thing is that they could be full, but we didn't experience that at all. In most huts we spend the night alone and in two huts we met other people who were staying there too for the night, which was also really fun! The huts are simple but great. They also have a stove were we cooked our (easy) diner on!

[@sibeliusjohannes2660]

Nice :) I'm going to hike this trail as well. Which month did you go?

[@walkingoffthebeatenpath]

I'm sure you will love it!! We went the beginning of October!

[@sibeliusjohannes2660]

@@walkingoffthebeatenpath thanks a lot! So that's why it was dark so early...

[@runbkk8981]

If i may ask, is it dutch what you are speaking? It doesnt sound germany, danish or swedish but i know its germanic but which of them?

[@walkingoffthebeatenpath]

Yes it is indeed Dutch! You recognized it well😊

[@runbkk8981]

@@walkingoffthebeatenpath I’ve been there since I was 20 (10 years ago) so it’s good that I still recognize the language. I am a Finn myself and once did the same Karhukierros. i love to travel myself and watch a lot of videos and ideas on youtube and this came up me and i liked it a lot especially angles of views and birds of course! Happy summer an let us go this covid thing ;) !

[@walkingoffthebeatenpath]

@@runbkk8981 What a lovely message, I wish you the best travels and many amazing adventures in the future!😊

[@fiumerosso]

congratulations! what days were of the year, September? thank you ;)

[@walkingoffthebeatenpath]

We went in the beginning of October !

[@kaaelo0]

Hello Amber, can you please advise how big backpack you choose for this trail? Im planing to hike, but this will be my first hike, and I can't decide how big bag to buy? 40, 50 or 60L. Thanks in advance. Martins

[@walkingoffthebeatenpath]

I'm so sorry for the late response! It depends whether you are used to take a lot with you, or whether you are a more a minimalist. But I would advise 50L

[@daydreamer7618]

It's not so much the size you should be thinking about, it's the weight. A man shouldn't pack more than 33% of his own body weight and for a woman that figure is 25%. If one exceeds those guidelines, the hike will be agony. Naturally, the lighter you are able to pack, the easier the hike will feel. Oh, and invest in good, weatherproof hiking shoes (they don't have to be boots).

[@kaaelo0]

@@daydreamer7618 Thank you for advice. I havn't seen anywhere the % ratio you mentioned, this was new to me, thanks for the tip. And ofcourse, we were aware about the shoes, that it is very important (if not the most important) part of the gear. Must be true if your feet are hurting, wet and uncomfortable, it will not be an enjoyable hike.

[@kajbergman6709]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@zohaibisrunning]

did you use a gopro to record?

[@walkingoffthebeatenpath]

No I used a Sony compact camera :)

[@turblijura]

Some Arab girls would try to be so brave!

[@oudhopman]

Heb 'm inmiddels 3 keer gelopen maar vervelen doet 't nóóit !!!!!