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 winter sports.
Winter Hiking
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Maps and trails
The 10 Most Beautiful winter sports in Arctic Lakeland Kainuu
Cross-Country Skiing
· Kuhmo
Harakkasaari sun ski trail 5 km, Kuhmo Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
5.2 km
0:35 h
33 m
33 m
Experience what makes the land of a thousand lakes so unique by enjoying cross country skiing, a typical Finnish activity, on a beautiful ice-covered lake.
Cross-Country Skiing
· Kuhmo
Hepokangas ski tour 13 km, Kuhmo Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
13.3 km
1:30 h
44 m
44 m
Locals' recommendation: Hepokangas ski trail offers a great cross-country skiing experience in idyllic Finnish winter sceneries.
Cross-Country Skiing
· Vuokatti-Sotkamo
Katinkullan aurinkolatu - Sun Ski trail 10 km, Vuokatti Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
9.5 km
1:15 h
31 m
31 m
Aurinkolatu is an easy round tour, which runs mostly on the ice of lake Nuasjärvi around Vuokatti. Admire the breath taking views of Lake Nuasjärvi and the Vuokatti hills.
Cross-Country Skiing
Latvavaara ski trail, 16km, Paljakka, Kainuu, Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
16.9 km
2:15 h
221 m
221 m
Latvavaara ski trail is moderately demanding. It starts from Paljakka Ski Resort and goes through beautiful, snowy forests - an astounishing experience for the skier.
Mountain Biking
· Suomussalmi
Jatkonvaara multipurpose trail 12 km, Hossa Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
11.7 km
4:00 h
34 m
34 m
This multipurpose trail leads around Jatkonvaara-hill, where you can enjoy the esker and lake views. It is possible to use this track with mountainbikes, snowshoes, by walking or skiing.
Cross-Country Skiing
· Arctic Lakeland Kainuu
Aittokoski track 17,5 km, Suomussalmi Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
17.5 km
1:45 h
28 m
28 m
A relatively easy track through arctic pineforests that follows the esker of the river Emäjoki to the Aittokoski lean-to and back.
Cross-Country Skiing
· Vuokatti-Sotkamo
Vaarankylä ski tour 26 km, Vuokatti Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
25.8 km
4:00 h
256 m
256 m
The longest circle route around Vuokatti hills, circling nine hills in gorgeous Kainuu landscapes. This trail passes through old forests, fields, hills and over lakes.
Cross-Country Skiing
· Vuokatti-Sotkamo
Jäätiö ski and multipurpose trail 2 km, Vuokatti Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
2 km
0:20 h
16 m
1 m
Jäätiö trail is an illuminated, circle route in easy terrain that allows you to ski, walk, kicksledge or ride a fatbike during winter. It runs in the heart of Katinkulta holiday village.
Cross-Country Skiing
· Vuokatti-Sotkamo
Three-Lakes-Skiing tour in Sotkamo 10 km, Sotkamo Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
9.9 km
1:30 h
37 m
35 m
An easy 10 km long skiing tour around the beautiful center of Sotkamo. The trail leads over three lakes, presenting Sotkamo's rambling waterways and scenic frozen lake views.
Cross-Country Skiing
· Hossa National Park
Puukkojärvi trail 16 km, Hossa national park Finland
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
15.8 km
4:00 h
41 m
41 m
Puukkojärvi trail takes you to the heart of Hossa National Park amidst rambling lakes, boreal pine forests and swamps. This mostly easy track is well suited for a longer ski trip.
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