Ylläs–Levi Hiihto causes changes to outdoor trails

Changes to outdoor trails and traffic in the Levi and Ylläs areas due to the Ylläs–Levi Hiihto ski marathon on April 9-11, 2026.

Ylläs–Levi Hiihto powered by Fischer will be held for the second time as a two-day event:
on Friday, April 10 (classic style) and Saturday, April 11 (skate/free style). The route runs from Ylläsjärvi to Levi. A detailed route description can be found on Ylläs–Levi Hiihto's website.

The event is organised by Visit Levi and Visit Ylläs. The event will cause changes to the availability of the ski trail network.

The ski tracks along the race route will be closed to other users starting Thursday, April 9 at 20:00 and Friday, April 10 at 20:00. This is done to preserve freshly groomed tracks for the morning starts.

During the race, skiing against the direction of the route is strictly prohibited for safety reasons. Skiing in the same direction is allowed with extra caution, but the organizers recommend using alternative routes.

The route will reopen after the last skiers have passed on both race days. A fire brigade (VPK) group will follow the last skiers, and their progress can be tracked via the Ylläs trail map.

At the Levi finish area, the section of the track on the scenic bridge is completely closed to anyone except participants, as it leads directly into the fenced finish area.

Start times:

• Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11 at 09:00 from Ylläsjärvi Ski Resort

• 55 km start at 10:15 on the ice of Äkäslompolojärvi

Estimated reopening times for the trails (April 10 & 11):

• Ylläsjärvi Ski Resort – Kellostapulinkuru – Varkaankuru – Ihmisen Rinki: 10:30

• Ihmisen Rinki – Isomettän nousu – Äkäslompolojärvi: 11:00

• Äkäslompolojärvi – Nilivaara – Kukastunturi – Kotamaja: 12:30

• Kotamaja – Kutujärvi – Pyhäjärvi: 14:00

• Pyhäjärvi – Aakenuspirtti: 15:30

• Aakenuspirtti – Pyhätunturi – Kätkän Laavu: 17:30

• Kätkän Laavu – Koutamaa – Levi: 18:00

The route may reopen earlier once the last skier has passed.

Spectators are encouraged to cheer on the skiers. The best viewing spots can be found in the spectator guide on the event website.

Traffic notes:

• Kesänkijoentie will be closed between Äkäsentie and Metsäylläksentie (at the ski track crossing) on Friday and Saturday from 09:15 to 11:30. Residents should use the detour via Metsäylläksentie to Nililahentie.

• A 40 km/h speed limit will be in place at the Aakenuksentie (road 9403) crossing point (junction with Pyhäjärventie). Traffic control will stop vehicles when skiers are crossing.

• The 55 km start area (near Äkäslompolo primary school, Koulutie 2) will cause congestion on Tiurajärventie (road 940 between Äkäslompolo and Muonio) on both days from 09:00 to 11:30.

Parking in Äkäslompolo is available at Ihmisen Rinki, Tunturintie 56, and at Ylläs Ski Resort Äkäslompolo parking area. A free non-stop shuttle runs from there to the start at Äkäslompolo school between 08:30 and 11:30.

Route map: https://yllaslevi.fi/en/route/
More information: info@yllaslevi.fi