Urho Kekkosen Kansallispuisto (UKK) was the second most visited Finnish national park in 2023, with an estimated 417 600 visits. We used Saariselkä as the hub for this FKT because of easy access by public transport and a wide range of services in the area. In 2023, UKK celebrated its 40th anniversary and a gate to the national park was constructed, serving as a good starting/finishing point. As the route is circular, the FKT could in principle be started from anywhere, but the only other place with road access is Kiilopää, 10 km south of Saariselkä.

Running the full length of Germany. From the most northern to the most southern point of the country.
It's not allowed to cross the dam leading to the island of Sylt on foot. There, the starting point will be on the most northern tip of the German mainland. 

Figured it was time for the west side of the island to receive some FKT love!

This is a route that runs coast to coast (Seal Cove to Somes Sound) across the west side of Mount Desert Island, covering all the mountain peaks along the track in just over 13 miles. 

Here you are summiting Bernard, Mansell, Beech, Acadia, St. Sauveur, and Flying mountains along the way. Rugged terrain, beautiful views, and less crowds than the east side (and, IMO, the best mountains and views in the park...).