Saana Fell
Saana / Sána
A 1,029-meter sacred mountain of the Sámi people. A stepped trail leads to the summit, with views over lakes and mountains spanning three countries. It is the emblem of Kilpisjärvi.
Saana is an isolated, flat-topped mountain 1,029 meters high, shaped like a giant lying beast. In Sámi tradition it is regarded as a sacred mountain, and it appears in nearly every photograph of Kilpisjärvi. The trailhead is beside the hiking center. After passing through a birch forest, the trail climbs about 800 wooden steps. The round trip to the summit is about 8 kilometers and takes 3–4 hours. From the top you can see Lake Kilpisjärvi and the mountains of Sweden and Norway. Fit hikers can make a loop around the north side via Lake Saana (about 10–12 kilometers). Admission is free. In summer the steps are crowded, and the summit is windy and cold, so bring a jacket. In winter, when snow covers the trail, climbing to the top is not recommended.
Opening hours
Open all day (June–September recommended for the summit)
Nearby sights
- Lake Kilpisjärvi
- Kilpisjärvi Nature Centre
- Malla Strict Nature Reserve
- Three-Country Cairn (Treriksröset)
- Pihtsusköngäs
- Halti