Nature attractions

Lake Impiönjärvi

From the shore of the Mattilan talo, you have access to the beautiful Lake Impiönjärvi. In summer, you can swim, row, fish, paddleboard, or go kayaking. In winter, the frozen lake can be accessed by skiing, snowshoeing, walking, or by snowmobile.

At Mattilan talo, you can rent a rowing boat (with or without an electric outboard motor) or a SUP board.

Lake Simojärvi

The large and beautiful Lake Simojärvi, with its islands and cross-country ski trails, is just a couple of kilometers away. From Lake Simojärvi, the River Simojoki flows all the way to the Bothnian Bay. 

Korouoma

The 30-kilometer-long Korouoma canyon valley is located in the neighboring municipality of Posio. From Mattilan talo, it takes about half an hour to drive to the Lapiosalmi starting point. The bedrock of Korouoma is hundreds of millions of years old, and the area features numerous ponds, lakes, and small streams. Korouoma is an excellent destination for hikers and, in winter, also for ice climbing enthusiasts.

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Simojärvi–Soppana hiking trail

Stunning rocky outcrops, a beautiful sandy beach, and the tranquility of old-growth forest can be found along the Simojärvi–Soppana hiking trail, from where you can also hike to the beautiful Korouoma canyon valley in Posio.

The easy‑to‑access Simojärvi hiking trail was renovated by the Municipality of Ranua in 2024. The route is 14.5 km long and has three campfire sites along the way.

The starting point of the trail is in Korvajokisuu, at Korvajokisuuntie 13. From Mattila house, the starting point is only 13 km away.

More detailed information and maps can be found here.