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The route was first marked in 1955, and has since become the most popular hiking trail in
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Ristikallio variant is some 9 km shorter. The route is marked with orange paint markings in trees and rocks.
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It is also perfectly possible to hike the route in the opposite direction, starting from
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that are open and free to use for every visitor to spend a night in, plus two day trip huts for shorter breaks. In addition there are several
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