For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Nothern Ostrobothnia. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful hiking routes.
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The 10 Most Beautiful hiking routes in Nothern Ostrobothnia
Hiking Route
· Oulanka Nationalpark
Pieni Karhunkierros Trail in Oulanka National Park
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
11.4 km
2:58 h
75 m
75 m
The most popular hiking tour in Oulanka National Park with biggest amount of visitors. A beautiful, scenic trail with gushing rapids, the steep cliffs and the sheltered forests.
Hiking Route
· Taivalkoski
Näköalapolku Scenic trail 5 km, Taivalkoski Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
6.1 km
2:30 h
23 m
22 m
Located on the top of Taivalvaara hill, this loop trail that is suitable for families, offers you the magic of the Finnish forest and rewards you with stunning views of the area.
Hiking Route
· Taivalkoski
Kikarinlampi Loop trail 12,8 km, Taivalkoski Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
12.8 km
4:30 h
35 m
35 m
The trail invites the traveller to experience the vibrant colours of Taivalkoski's protected swamp areas and to enjoy the mystical view of the Kikarinlampi pond. Suitable for a day hike.
Hiking Route
· Taivalkoski
Simosenpolku hiking trail 10,6 km, Taivalkoski, Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
10.6 km
3:30 h
13 m
13 m
This loop trail is located in Jokijärvi village south of Taivalkoski municipality center, close to Saija Lodge holiday apartments by the Jokijärvi lake.
Nature Trail
· Syöte – Pudasjärvi
Peikkopolku ("Trollpath") Thematic Trail 2km, Syöte Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
2 km
1:30 h
37 m
37 m
Experience the adventure of the whole family on Peikkopolku trail. On the trail, you can meet a wide variety of trolls and gnomes, and at the same time experience nature experiences in the beautiful nature of Syöte.
Hiking Route
· Taivalkoski
Atsinki-Pahkakuru-Taivalkoski hiking trail, 17 km, Taivalkoski Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
17.2 km
8:00 h
148 m
119 m
The Atsinki-Taivalkoski trail enchants you with the beauty of Finnish forests and rewards you with a stunning view of the Pahkakuru Gorge and Pikku Tervalampi pond.
Nature Trail
· Oulu
Pilpasuo Nature Trail (sense-invigorating route) 7 km, Oulu Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
6.9 km
2:30 h
23 m
23 m
Pilpasuo sense-invigorating route invites you to experience nature with all senses! This nature trail offers small tasks which make hikers feel nature in a new way.
Hiking Route
· Rokuan kansallispuisto
Keisanrinkierros Loop Trail 20 km, Rokua National Park Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
21 km
8:00 h
92 m
85 m
Keisarinkierros trail passes through the most popular sights and nature attractions in the Rokua National Park and hills of Rokuanvaara, presenting the nature of the area at its most beautiful.
Hiking Route
· Kalajoki
Siiponjoki Hiking Trail For Families 5 km, Kalajoki Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
5.3 km
1:30 h
9 m
9 m
A piece of Kalajoki landscape at its best! The Siiponjoki hiking trail for families runs in a beautiful pine forest, following the Siiponjoki river meandering deep in a sandy canyon.
Hiking Route
· Syöte – Pudasjärvi
Kupson Kutsu Loop Hiking Trail 9 km, Pudasjärvi Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
8.9 km
5:00 h
192 m
192 m
Kupson Kutsu hiking trail invites you to the exciting paths of Kupsonvaara hill. The trail leads to the stories of old times and offers an unordinary but very Finnish experience.
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Pyhän Jyssäys trail in Ruka, Kuusamo by Teemu
September 14, 2021
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Ölökyn ähkäsy trail around Julma-Ölkky in Hossa National Park by Jochen
September 02, 2021
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Karhunkierros Trail (82 km) in Oulanka National Park by Anniina
July 11, 2019
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When did you do this route? June 14, 2018
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