Finland

Multiple loop routes and out-and-back options varying from 3 kilometer to up to 20-25 kilometers. Part of Häme Ilves-path which can be extended to over 200 kilometers. http://www.nationalparks.fi/en... Paths are well marked and easy to travel and elevation is moderate. Wouldn't recommend water for drinking but there are few places along the way where you can refill yourself: either at Häme Natu...

A loop route through Hämeenlinna forest where you can experience the basic Finnish nature. Well recommended for the location close to Helsinki with easy access via car. Popular for people really liking to fish and almost half of the people are there to fish from my experience. Not a lot of elevation which makes it easy for families to try it out.

If you're looking for a completely unique skiing experience combined with a different kind of adventure holiday, a skiing trip in Lapland might be your next destination. After a few bad winters in the Alps, we decided to look for somewhere that we knew would have snow, so we decided to head up north. Way up north! Levi is a ski resort in Finnish Lapland, famous for hosting the first race of the...

From the tourist office in the centre of Levi ski resort, follow the road down towards the woods and the lake.  When you're walking, be careful of the snowmobiles. The footpaths are split in half and one side is for pedestrians and the other side of for snowmobiles. After about 350m you'll come to a beautiful stream that's partially frozen. A few meters further and you'll reach the frozel Immel...

If you know how to do cross-country skiing, definitely do this! This cross-country skiing trail is marked as a black route. As complete beginners, we were a little (and really I mean a lot) out of our comfort zone (we're experienced alpine skiers so we were naïve enough to think we'd be ok), but if you've already got some skills, it's absolutely beautiful! The trail starts at the bottom of the ...