Place to visit
Valo-Ilves, Finland: what it is and when to go
Valo-Ilves is a hiking trail in Finland (Heinola). Interests: Hiking and Snow. The best time to visit is December to February and June to September. In June there are 18 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 08. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Hiking trail · Hiking, Snow
- Where
- Finland
- Best time
- December to February and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- HEL Helsinki (Vantaa), 109 km as the crow flies
- Trail network
- Regional
- Coordinates
- 61.15394, 26.01191
What it is and where
Valo-Ilves is a hiking trail in Finland (Heinola).
It is in Heinola, where this site lists 13 more places to see, 6.5 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 61.15394, 26.01191; the nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL, Helsinki (Vantaa)), 109 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Trail network
- Regional
It is one of the Hiking and Snow places in Finland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Valo-Ilves is December to February and June to September.
- JanBest time6:00
- FebBest time8:37
- MarPossible11:19
- AprPossible14:20
- MayPossible17:05
- JunBest time18:52
- JulBest time18:05
- AugBest time15:31
- SepBest time12:32
- OctPossible9:37
- NovBetter not6:48
- DecBest time5:08
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 08. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Hiking | June to September | December to May and October |
| Snow | December to February | March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Valo-Ilves has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Finland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Finland
To enter Finland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Finland checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Pyssyharju (Natura 2000)Protected area2.4 km
- JuustopolkuHiking4.7 km
- Tsar poplarRemarkable tree5.3 km
- Heinolan kaupunginmuseoMuseum5.4 km
- Heinola Market SquareSquare in Heinola, Finland5.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Finland guide.
More in Finland: Hiking
- E1 European long distance path: walking path
- Karhunkierros: well-known 80 km hiking trail in Finland
- Aalistunturi: Summit
- Kultala in Ivalojoki: museum in Inari, Finland
- Suttesgáldu: spring in Utsjoki, Finland
- Aakenusjärvi Lapp Hut
Every Finland place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Valo-Ilves?
It is a hiking trail in Finland.
When is the best time to visit Valo-Ilves?
December to February and June to September. In June there are 18 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 08.
How do you get to Valo-Ilves?
The nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL), 109 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Finland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Finland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Pyssyharju (Natura 2000), Juustopolku, Tsar poplar. The rest is in the Finland guide.
Keep reading
- Heinola13 places to see in and around Heinola, Finland: Tähtiniemi Bridge, Heinola Parish Church, Heinolan helluntaiseurakunta. Best time: December to March and June to Septem
- Hiking583 places for hiking in Finland, from E1 European long distance path to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: June to September. Each with its own season by altitude a
- FinlandBefore travelling to Finland: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.