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.