Kitinen and Jeesiö riverside route 4,5 km | Sodankylä

To get to the footpath and under the bridge, you will need to walk a short distance along the roadside. Once under the bridge, head towards the Jeesiö riverbank. On the way, you will pass an accessible fishing spot with a lean to shelter. Along the route you will also find a small beach and the Sodankylä sports park with its many facilities. Follow the route along the Jeesiöjoki riverside path towards Tähtikunta school, where the route ends at its parking area. If you wish, you can return along the same route. Enjoy your trip and the spectacular scenery!

Take care when walking nearby water, especially with children.

Arriving from the south, drive along the Jäämerentie until you reach the junction with Lompolontie. Turn right into Lompolontie and continue towards the Kitinen beach. The starting point of the route is at the right-hand corner of the parking lot in the direction of arrival.

From Sodankylä bus station you can reach the starting point of the route in a few minutes. From the bus station, head over the Jäämerentie and then along the Lompolontie until you reach the shore of Kitinen. Turn right at the beach and continue along the light traffic route southwards.
See public transport timetables at matkahuolto.fi/en.

Free parking is available at the starting point.