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Hiking in Arctic Lakeland Kainuu

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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

Iso-Pölly Vuokatinvaara, Vuokatti FInland

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.

Outdoors Kainuu

Hiking Route · Paljakka-Puolanka

Hepoköngäs Geopath 1,5 km, Paljakka Finland

recommended route Difficulty easy

1.8 km

0:45 h

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.

Outdoors Kainuu

Naapurinvaaran luontopolkua, Vuokatti Finland

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.

Outdoors Kainuu

Hiking Route · Ukkohalla-Hyrynsalmi

Hiking to the Komulanköngäs waterfall 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.

Outdoors Kainuu

Hiking Route · Ukkohalla-Hyrynsalmi

Vorlokin kierros hiking trail 14 km, Ukkohalla Finland

recommended route Difficulty difficult

13.6 km

7:00 h

166 m

Moderate hike through the forest reserve Vorlokki with mystical pine forrests, peaceful swamp areas, the breathtaking Vorlokki gorge, countless streams and ponds.

Outdoors Kainuu

Nature Trail · Vuokatti-Sotkamo

Hiukka nature and cultural trail 2,5 / 4 km, Sotkamo Finland

recommended route Difficulty moderate

3.9 km

1:00 h

66 m

A circe trail easily reached from the Sotkamo market square. Mainly easy-to-walk natural path takes you through a lovely pine forest to breathtaking views of Lake Sapsojärvi.

Outdoors Kainuu

Hiking Route · Vuokatti-Sotkamo

Sapporo hiking trail 10 km, Vuokatti Finland

recommended route Difficulty difficult

9.8 km

3:30 h

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.

Outdoors Kainuu

Hiking Route · Hiidenportti Nationalpark

Hiidenkierros Trail 5 km, Hiidenportti National park, Sotkamo Finland

recommended route Difficulty moderate

5.2 km

2:30 h

63 m

62 m

The trail is located in Hiidenportti National Park, near the Vuokatti holiday resort. The circle trail rewards the traveler with a breathtaking view of the Hiidenportti Gorge.

Outdoors Kainuu

Kääpä Paljakan luonnonpuisto, Paljakka-Puolanka

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

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.

Outdoors Kainuu

On the Kuhmo Cultural Promenade, Finland

Nature Trail · Kuhmo

Kuhmo Cultural Promenade 4.8 km, Kuhmo

recommended route Difficulty easy

4.8 km

2:15 h

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.

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