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 cycle routes.
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The 10 Most Beautiful cycle routes in Arctic Lakeland Kainuu
Mountain Biking
· Vuokatti-Sotkamo
Ohravaara MTB trail 18 km, Vuokatti Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
S2
moderate
18.1 km
4:00 h
181 m
181 m
The Ohravaara mountain biking trail which follows the eastern slopes of the Vuokatti hills, offers its passers-by not only physical challenges but also beautiful forest and hill landscapes.
Bike Riding
· Vuokatti-Sotkamo
Cultural bicycle trail 8 km, Sotkamo Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
8 km
1:30 h
34 m
34 m
This bicycle tour in the center of Sotkamo follows the footsteps of the wellknown Finnish author Veikko Huovinen (1927-2009) who was born and lived in Sotkamo.
Mountain Biking
· Finland
The Karhunpolku Mountain Bike Trail, Lieksa
recommended route
Difficulty
S1
moderate
140.5 km
14:00 h
1,500 m
1,500 m
The Karhunpolku hiking and mountain bike trail runs through the hills, marshes and coniferous forests of Northern Karelia. It offers those who follow it a feeling of wilderness, marvellous landscapes and plenty of places to stop for a break.
Bike Riding
· Vuokatti-Sotkamo
Scenic bicycle trail to Naapurinvaara 15 km, Vuokatti Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
15 km
2:30 h
113 m
114 m
Naapurinvaara is a nationally recognized landscape area and cultural environment known for its beautiful landscapes and lush traditional environment.
Mountain Biking
· Ukkohalla-Hyrynsalmi
Fatbike Loop 9,8 km, Ukkohalla, Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
S1
moderate
9 km
2:00 h
146 m
146 m
Moderate all year mountainbike/fatbike tour with scenic views from Pieni Tuomivaara hill. Cycle through untoched forest, before going downhill back to Ukkohalla Resort.
Bike Riding
· Vuokatti-Sotkamo
Tour around Vuokatti on bicycle 9 km, Vuokatti Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
9.2 km
1:00 h
31 m
31 m
This tour takes you around the most important locations of Vuokatti area: Katinkulta, Vuokatti slopes, Vuokatti Sports Institute, Break Sokos hotel Vuokatti and Superpark.
Mountain Biking
· Hossa National Park
Sininen saavutus trail (IMBA EPICS) in Hossa National Park
recommended route
Difficulty
S2
difficult
49 km
4:30 h
460 m
460 m
Showing the best parts of Hossa National Park, this trail is the only one in Finland with IMBA EPICS title, it has been selected among the best mountainbiking trails in the world.
Mountain Biking
· Ukkohalla-Hyrynsalmi
Vorlokin kierros MTB 13,3 km, Ukkohalla Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
S3
difficult
13.3 km
1:45 h
173 m
173 m
Difficult MTB route through the forest reserve Vorlokki with mystical pine forrests, peaceful swamp areas, the breathtaking Vorlokki gorge, countless streams and ponds.
Mountain Biking
· Vuokatti-Sotkamo
To the top of hill Vuokatinvaara (MTB) 10 km, Vuokatti
recommended route
Difficulty
S2
moderate
9.8 km
2:00 h
169 m
169 m
In addition to mountain biking, the multi-purpose trail in the forests of the hill Vuokatinvaara is also suitable for hiking and Nordic walking. Stunning views over Kainuu's lakes and hills open up from the top.
Mountain Biking
· Ukkohalla-Hyrynsalmi
Jyrkkä tour 24,2 km, Ukkohalla Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
S1
moderate
24.2 km
2:10 h
299 m
298 m
The Jyrkkä tour offers varied terrain and stunning scenery. Along the route there is the Paljakanvaara observation tower and the waterfalls of Komulanköngäs, as well as several resting places.
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