Kiutaköngäs Rapids
Kiutaköngäs
A rapids beside the Oulanka Visitor Centre, where rushing water passes red dolomite cliffs. It can be reached on a short trail.
Kiutaköngäs is a stretch of rapids about 600 metres long on the Oulanka River, with a drop of about 14 metres. White water runs between red dolomite cliffs on both sides, making it the easiest highlight of the national park to reach. It is about a one-kilometre walk along the trail from the Oulanka Visitor Centre, a round trip of roughly one hour, and the walk can be extended along a section of the Bear's Ring trail. The visitor centre has exhibitions, a café and park information, and a campsite is nearby. It is about 40 minutes' drive from Ruka.
Opening hours
Open all day; visitor center seasonal
Nearby sights
- Oulanka National Park
- Pieni Karhunkierros & Myllykoski
- Taivalköngäs
- Oulanka Canyon
- Kitkajoki River Rafting
- Konttainen Hill
- Valtavaara
- Ruka Ski Resort