Pihtsusköngäs
Often called Finland's most beautiful waterfall, with a drop of about 17 m in a canyon, located on the trail to Halti.
Pihtsusköngäs lies in the wilderness about 25 km northeast of Kilpisjärvi, where the Pihtsus River drops about 17 m through a deep gorge surrounded by alpine tundra. It is often rated Finland's most beautiful waterfall. There is no road, so you must hike more than 20 km along the Northern Calotte Trail, with the option of staying in wilderness huts along the way. It is usually visited as part of the Halti route. In summer, you can take a helicopter to nearby Pihtsus Lake and walk a few kilometres, then return the same day. There are no railings at the cliff edge, so keep well back from it.
Opening hours
Open all day (July–September recommended)
Nearby sights
- Halti
- Kilpisjärvi Nature Centre
- Saana Fell
- Lake Kilpisjärvi
- Malla Strict Nature Reserve
- Three-Country Cairn (Treriksröset)