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Ruskotunturi ski resort · slopes, lifts & elevation

Ruskotunturi is a ski area in Oulu, Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland with 1.2 km of mapped downhill runs and 2 lifts, between 17 m and 58 m above sea level.

Downhill runs
1.2 km
Lifts
2
Top elevation
58 m
Vertical drop
41 m
Nearest airport
OUL · 17 km

Slopes by difficulty

  • Easy0.6 km
  • Advanced0.3 km
  • Intermediate0.3 km

6 runs mapped in OpenStreetMap. Colours follow the European piste convention.

Ski lifts

  • 1 Button lifts
  • 1 Rope tows

Ruskotunturi is a ski area in Oulu, Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland. Its 6 mapped downhill runs add up to 1.2 km, which ranks it #52 of 114 ski areas in Finland and gives it 0.3% of all the country's slopes. The average run is about 198 m long.

Slopes at Ruskotunturi

About 50% of the slopes are beginner or easy runs, 25% intermediate and 24% advanced or expert, which makes Ruskotunturi a good choice for beginners and families.

Lifts and elevation

The resort has 2 lifts: 1 button lift, 1 rope tow. Most uphill transport is by surface lifts (T-bars, button lifts and tows). Skiing runs from 17 m up to 58 m, a vertical drop of 41 m — typical of a local ski hill.

Getting to Ruskotunturi

The nearest airport is Oulu Airport (OUL), about 17 km away in a straight line — roughly 22 minutes by car; Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM) is 91 km away. Nearby ski areas include Kallin (1.1 km), which together add 1 km of slopes for a multi-resort trip.

Nearest airports to Ruskotunturi

  1. 1
    Oulu Airport Flag of FinlandOulu / Oulunsalo, Finland Airports in Finland
    OUL17 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Kemi-Tornio Airport Flag of FinlandKemi / Tornio, Finland Airports in Finland
    KEM91 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Kajaani Airport Flag of FinlandKajaani, Finland Airports in Finland
    KAJ134 kmstraight line
  4. 4
    Rovaniemi Airport Flag of FinlandRovaniemi, Finland Airports in Finland
    RVN167 kmstraight line

Frequently asked questions

How many kilometres of slopes does Ruskotunturi have?

1.2 km of downhill runs (6 runs): 0.6 km easy, 0.3 km advanced, 0.3 km intermediate. It is #52 in Finland by piste length.

How high is Ruskotunturi?

The lifts and runs reach 58 m (190 ft); the lowest point is 17 m, a vertical drop of 41 m.

What is the nearest airport to Ruskotunturi?

Oulu Airport (OUL), about 17 km away in a straight line; Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM) is 91 km away.

How many ski lifts does Ruskotunturi have?

2 lifts: 1 button lifts, 1 rope tows.

Data: OpenSkiMap — © OpenStreetMap contributors & Skimap.org (ODbL 1.0). Run lengths are measured along mapped pistes; resorts may publish different figures.