Finnskogen
Description
Finnskogen means the forest of the Finnish. Centuries ago, people from Finland settled in this border area in the south of Norway. Customs and buildings still mark the cultural influence of Finland.
For hikers, this is a region of woodland. There are many paths and many small huts and shelters.
Map
Trails in this region
Links
Facts
- Finnskogen - Areas - The Norwegian Trekking Association
This is the description of the area on the website of the DNT, including a map with all the huts.
- The Finnskogen walking-route
Short but important tip if you are looking for a hike in Finnskogen: yes, there is a trail, and it is partly in Sweden, partly in Norway.
Reports
Guides and maps
Lodging
Organisations
Tour operators
GPS
Other
Maps
Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Finnskogen Central Nordeca 2675
- Finnskogen Central area in Norway in a series of GPS compatible recreational maps at 1:50,000 with cartography from Norway’s topographic survey and additional tourist information. Contours lines are drawn at 20m intervals. The overprint varies from title to title, but includes local footpaths, in some cases distinguishing between easy and more... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Finnskogen South Nordeca 2676
- Finnskogen South area in Norway in a series of GPS compatible recreational maps at 1:50,000 with cartography from Norway’s topographic survey and additional tourist information. Contours lines are drawn at 20m intervals. The overprint varies from title to title, but includes local footpaths, in some cases distinguishing between easy and more... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Finnskogen North Nordeca 2706
- Finnskogen North area in Norway in a series of GPS compatible recreational maps at 1:50,000 with cartography from Norway’s topographic survey and additional tourist information. Contours lines are drawn at 20m intervals. The overprint varies from title to title, but includes local footpaths, in some cases distinguishing between easy and more... Read more