Raatteentie, Military heritage road in Suomussalmi, Finland.
The 18-kilometer Raatteentie road connects the town of Suomussalmi to the Russian border through dense northern forests and memorial sites.
During the Winter War of 1939-1940, Finnish forces defeated the Soviet 44th Division along this road, marking a crucial defensive victory.
Multiple monuments and memorials line the road, including a field of 17,000 stones representing fallen soldiers and the Winter War Monument.
Visitors can start their journey at Raatteen Portti Winter War Museum, which provides maps, information, and guided tours of the historical sites.
The surrounding wilderness contains approximately 5,000 unrecovered Soviet soldiers from the Winter War, making this road a natural memorial ground.
Location: Suomussalmi
Operator: Raate Travels Oy
Address: Raatteentie 2, 89800 Suomussalmi 89800 89800
Website: https://raatteenportti.fi
GPS coordinates: 64.84778,29.32778
Latest update: May 24, 2025 11:41
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