| Korvatunturi | |
|---|---|
 Korvatunturi seen from the Finnish side, in winter | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 486 m (1,594 ft) |
| Prominence | 210 m (690 ft) |
| Coordinates | 68°04′25″N 29°18′55″E / 68.07361°N 29.31528°E |
| Geography | |
  Korvatunturi Location within Finland | |
| Location | Savukoski, Lapland, Finland |
Korvatunturi is a fell in Lapland, on the border between Finland and Russia. Its Finnish part is within Urho Kekkonen National Park in the municipality of Savukoski. In Finnish the name Korvatunturi means "Ear Fell", referring to the mountain's distinctive profile.
Korvatunturi stands 486 metres (1,594 ft) above sea level; it has three peaks, with the middle peak crossing Finland and Russia's borders. Since Korvatunturi straddles the border of the country, all visitors are required to obtain written permission from the Finnish Border Guard.[1] There are also no roads that directly lead to the fell, but there are hike trails that provide access, such as the one found in the Savukoski area.[2]
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- ^ "Hiking". Savukoski Wilderness Travel. Archived from the original on 29 September 2013. Retrieved 23 June 2013.