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Kuhmo

For those who prefer an active vacation, there are numerous sights and destinations to discover in Kuhmo, with our Travel Guide being a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure. Enjoy browsing!
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Activities in Kuhmo


Esker on the Sininen polku trail
hikes
On the Kuhmo Cultural Promenade, Finland
nature trails

Attractions in Kuhmo


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Nature Trail · Kuhmo
Kuhmo Cultural Promenade 4.8 km, Kuhmo
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 4.8 km
Duration 2:15 h
Ascent 27 m
Descent 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 ...

from Pasi Korhonen,   Outdoors Kainuu
Hiking Route · Kuhmo
Syväjärven shore trail, 4.5 km, Kuhmo Finland
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 4.4 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 26 m
Descent 26 m

Lake Syväjärvi is a forest wilderness lake with very clear water. On the north shore it is enclosed by steep slopes, whereas the south shore is ...

from Pasi Korhonen,   Outdoors Kainuu
Hiking Route · Finnish Lakeland
Hiking trail round Lake Elimysjärvi, 13 km, Elimyssalo Kuhmo Finland
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 13 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 45 m
Descent 45 m

The Elimyssalo Nature Reserve represents Kainuu's old-growth taiga forest nature at its best.       

from Pasi Korhonen,   Outdoors Kainuu
Hiking Route · Kuhmo
Iso-Palonen trail 14,5 km, Iso-Palonen - Maariansärkkä, Kuhmo Finland
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 14.5 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 52 m
Descent 52 m

The Iso-Palonen - Maariansärkät Nature Reserve as part of the Friendship Park, is a tapestry of small lakes, numerous ponds, pine heaths and eskers.

from Pasi Korhonen,   Outdoors Kainuu
Mountain Biking · Finland
The Karhunpolku Mountain Bike Trail, Lieksa
Toprecommended route Difficulty S1 moderate
Distance 140.5 km
Duration 14:00 h
Ascent 1,500 m
Descent 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 ...

from Lieksan Kehitys Oy,   Lieksan Kehitys Oy
Canoeing · Kuhmo
Lentua canoeing route 19,5 km, Kuhmo Finland
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 19.2 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 15 m
Descent 15 m

This easy canoeing route in Lentua Nature Reserve introduces the visitor to the largest unregulated lake in Kuhmo as well as rugged, wilderness ...

from Arto Heikkinen,   Outdoors Kainuu
Nature Trail · Kuhmo
Pajakkakosken koskipolku 1 km, vaativa esteetön, Kuhmo
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 1.1 km
Duration 0:30 h
Ascent 4 m
Descent 4 m

Kainuun suurin vapaana virtaava koski, Pajakkakoski, kuohuu Kuhmon keskustan tuntumassa. Vauhdikkaasti virtaavan kosken varrella kulkee ...

from Arto Heikkinen,   Outdoors Kainuu
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    Rowing · Kuhmo
    Rowing boat
  • from €60.00
    Fishing · Kuhmo
    Motor boat rental
  • from €48.00
    Ferries & Boat tours · Kuhmo
    Lentiira Riverside Boat Ride
  • from €145.00
    Canoeing · Arctic Lakeland Kainuu
    Self-guided canoeing and wilderness cabin holiday in Kuhmo, Finland
  • from €130.00
    Animals · Finnish Lakeland
    Taiga Predators night
  • from €150.00
    Animals · Arctic Lakeland Kainuu
    The Big Three-wildlife watching overnight tour in Kuhmo, Finland
  • from NOK1,818.60
    Animals · Wild Taiga Kuhmo-Suomussalmi
    Bear Photography on Spring Winter
  • from NOK1,818.60
    Animals · Wild Taiga Kuhmo-Suomussalmi
    Bear Photography on Summer
  • from NOK1,818.60
    Animals · Wild Taiga Kuhmo-Suomussalmi
    Bear and Cubs Photography
  • from NOK1,818.60
    Animals · Wild Taiga Kuhmo-Suomussalmi
    Wolverine Photography in Summer
  • from NOK17,042.21
    Animals · Wild Taiga Kuhmo-Suomussalmi
    Wolverine Photography in Winter WEEK (1.11. 2022 - 30.3.2023)
  • from NOK5,661.68
    Animals · Wild Taiga Kuhmo-Suomussalmi
    Bear Watching in Luxury Cabin
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  • Webcam · Finnish Lakeland
    Kuhmo: Tie - Lauvuskylä - Kuhmoon
  • Webcam · Finnish Lakeland
    Kuhmo: Tie - Tervasalmi - Kajaaniin
  • Webcam · Finnish Lakeland
    Kuhmo: Tie - Raiskio - Kostamukseen Venäjälle
  • Webcam · Finnish Lakeland
    Kuhmo: Tie - Raiskio - Kajaaniin
  • Webcam · Finnish Lakeland
    Kuhmo: Tie89 - Raiskio - Tienpinta
  • Webcam · Finnish Lakeland
    Kuhmo: Tie76 - Tervasalmi - Tienpinta
  • Webcam · Finnish Lakeland
    Kuhmo: Tie - Lauvuskylä - Nurmekseen
  • Webcam · Finnish Lakeland
    Kuhmonniemi: Tie 9111 Kuhmo, Saunajärvi - Saunajärventie itään
  • Webcam · Finnish Lakeland
    Kuhmonniemi: Tie 9111 Kuhmo, Saunajärvi - Saunajärventie länteen
  • Webcam · Finnish Lakeland
    Kuhmo: Tie - Tervasalmi - Kuhmoon
  • Webcam · Finnish Lakeland
    Kuhmo: Tie - Vartius - Länteen
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Jongunjoki canoeing route 70 km, Kuhmo - Lieksa, Finland by Nuutti
June 21, 2022 · Community
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When did you do this route? May 26, 2022
Photo: Nuutti Hyttinen, Community
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Lentiira Holiday Village by Teemu
October 22, 2021 · Outdoors Kainuu
Really good accommodation options; cabins and other options. Also you can rent boats from Lentiira Holiday Village, use fishing guides and have really nice tour on the lake. I highly recommend this!
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Photo: Teemu Hiltunen, Outdoors Kainuu
Photo: Teemu Hiltunen, Outdoors Kainuu
Photo: Teemu Hiltunen, Outdoors Kainuu
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