For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Arctic Lakeland Kainuu. 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 Arctic Lakeland Kainuu
Hiking Route
· Paljakka-Puolanka
Hepoköngäs Geopath 1,5 km, Paljakka Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
1.8 km
0:45 h
83 m
83 m
The geological nature trail in the Hepoköngäs Natura area introduces the geology, history and vegetation of the area. The highlight of the tour is Finland's highest natural waterfall.
Hiking Route
· Ukkohalla-Hyrynsalmi
Vorlokin kierros 14 km, Ukkohalla Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
13.6 km
7:00 h
166 m
166 m
Moderate hike through the forest reserve Vorlokki with mystical pine forrests, peaceful swamp areas, the breathtaking Vorlokki gorge, countless streams and ponds.
Hiking Route
· Ukkohalla-Hyrynsalmi
Kokkoharju circle trail 9 km, Ukkohalla Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
9.1 km
3:30 h
62 m
46 m
On this circle trail you get to enjoy duckboards on swamp areas, natural finnish forests and the main view of waterfalls of Komulanköngäs known as Myllykoski, where the old mill is.
Hiking Route
· Vuokatti-Sotkamo
UKK-trail from Rönkkö to Vuokatti Sports Institute 11,4 km, Vuokatti Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
11.4 km
4:30 h
211 m
274 m
The UKK trail from Rönkkö to Vuokatti is a challenging but beautiful hiking trail. The trai leads over the eight hills of Vuokatti hill line in spectacular scenery and through evergreen forests.
Hiking Route
· Paljakka-Puolanka
Luonnonpuistonpolku - Nature park trail 6,5 km, Paljakka Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
6.6 km
4:00 h
80 m
80 m
The pristine nature of the park is a wonderful day trip destination. Along the route you will find Leililampi-pond glittering on the top of hill Holstinvaara and the twisted pines of the Kilpisuo swamp.
Hiking Route
· Vuokatti-Sotkamo
Sapporo hiking trail 10 km, Vuokatti Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
9.8 km
3:30 h
192 m
192 m
Sapporo hiking trail is a challenging circle trail that takes the hiker to the most beautiful landscapes of Vuokatti. The trail is well suited for a day trip destination.
Nature Trail
· Vuokatti-Sotkamo
Naapurinvaara nature trail, Circle Route, 4 km Vuokatti Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
4 km
1:00 h
55 m
65 m
Naapurinvaara Nature trail offers the hiker a refreshingly different landscape and lush greenery compared to the other Vuokatti hiking trails. This is a good family destination.
Nature Trail
· Kuhmo
Kuhmo Cultural Promenade 4.8 km, Kuhmo
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
4.8 km
2:15 h
27 m
27 m
The cultural promenade takes you to the most important cultural sites in the center of Kuhmo - through the beautiful landscapes of Lake Lammasjärvi and Pajakkakoski rapids and the streets of the center.
Hiking Route
· Arctic Lakeland Kainuu
Säynäjäsuo hiking trail 10 km, Suomussalmi Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
10 km
3:00 h
44 m
44 m
The route leading through Säynäjäsuo-Matalasuo mire conservation area is a suitable day trip destination, which introduces different typical Kainuu smap landscapes.
Hiking Route
· Paljakka-Puolanka
Maisemareitti - Scenic hiking route 10,3 km, Paljakka Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
10.3 km
4:00 h
188 m
188 m
Along Maisemareitti - Scenic hiking route beautiful rolling landscapes take turns with arctic forests and an idyllic countryside.
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Hepoköngäs Geopath 1,5 km, Paljakka Finland by Johannes
Photo: Johannes Sipponen, Ellare Oy
Photo: Johannes Sipponen, Ellare Oy
Photo: Johannes Sipponen, Ellare Oy
Photo: Johannes Sipponen, Ellare Oy
Photo: Johannes Sipponen, Ellare Oy
April 17, 2022
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Ellare Oy
When did you do this route? March 01, 2022
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Kokkoharju circle trail 9 km, Ukkohalla Finland by Tuukka
July 24, 2021
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Community
When did you do this route? July 22, 2021
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Vorlokin kierros 14 km, Ukkohalla Finland by Tuukka
July 24, 2021
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Community
Did the route with fat bikes, just make sure to take mountain bike tracks which differ a bit from the track
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When did you do this route? July 22, 2021
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