The beautiful scenery of Vuokatti provides diverse cycling trails for both beginners and experienced cyclists!
Cycling in the nature of Vuokatti is possible all year round, but the most diverse opportunities are available in snow-free season. The diverse trails offer great excursion destinations for both families and adventurers. You do not necessarily need your own bicycle as Vuokatti’s extensive rental selection caters for all needs.
Experience the beautiful Vuokatti by bicycle!
Experience the surprising diversity of Vuokatti’s cycling trails! Cyclists looking for a challenge can head for trails with plenty of altitude differences, which require the cyclist to be skilled and in good shape. The area also has trails suited to tour biking as well as easy mountain biking trails for first-timers and those who enjoy relaxed cycling. The trails have rest areas and campfire sites where cyclists can take a break and enjoy snacks.
In Vuokatti and Sotkamo, there are easy cycling trails for those who love admiring the scenery and culture. The trails, which mainly run on paved roads, are suitable for relaxed cycling and observing the surroundings. The trails are family-friendly and can also be travelled by foot.
Vuokatti’s mountain biking trails are being mapped, and the trail selection is constantly being developed to meet the growing demand.
Bicycle rental in Vuokatti
If you feel like exploring the trails but you don’t have a bicycle, Vuokatti Ski Service has got you covered. With their expert help, you can find the right kind of bicycle for both roads and trails, with or without electricity. Mountain bicycles and fatbikes for children of all ages are also available. Rent the equipment you need in the Vuokatti Arena store, at Holiday Club Katinkulta’s office (June–August) or online in advance. Renting in advance is recommended during the peak season.
Vuokatti Ski Service also offers guided bike tours for groups.
How does a cycling trip to the centre of Sotkamo for some ice cream sound? Or a visit to the beautiful Hiukka beach on a sunny day? The pedestrian and bicycle path from Vuokatti to Sotkamo is easy and fast to travel by bicycle. The distance in one direction is about 8 km. In addition to Vuokatti Ski Service, bicycles can be rented from some hotels in the area. For example, Break Sokos Hotel Vuokatti rents Jopo bicycles and Holiday Club Katinkulta’s weekly share includes two “grandma bicycles”. For more information, please contact the accommodation establishment well in advance as the available equipment is limited.
Bicycle routes
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Cultural bicycle trail 8 km, Sotkamo Finland
Easy
1 h 30 min
8 km
Ascent: 34 m
Descent: 34 m
Highest point: 167 m
Lowest point: 133 m
Vaarojen varjoissa Cycling Route 65 km, Vuokatti Finland
Medium
3 h
64.4 km
Ascent: 335 m
Descent: 335 m
Highest point: 247 m
Lowest point: 133 m
Viinatien polkija Cycling Route 42 km, Vuokatti Finland
Medium
3 h
42.5 km
Ascent: 121 m
Descent: 138 m
Highest point: 209 m
Lowest point: 133 m
Palolampi campfire site, Hiidenportti National Park
Rest spot
Campfire site at the start of the hiking routes in Hiidenportti National park. Also dry toilet.
Seitsemän sinisen tour 23 km, Vuokatti Finland
Hard
3 h 30 min
23 km
Ascent: 376 m
Descent: 377 m
Highest point: 307 m
Lowest point: 144 m
Vaarojen kierto Road Bike Route 150 km, Vuokatti
Hard
6 h 30 min
149.9 km
Ascent: 792 m
Descent: 792 m
Highest point: 303 m
Lowest point: 132 m
Kaarreniemi lean-to shelter, Vuokatti Finland
Rest spot
A lovely resting place on the beautiful Lake Nuasjärvi in the tip of Kaarreniemi cape. The scenery opens south therefore being a sunny spot.
Eskonsaari lean-to, Sotkamo Finland
Rest spot
Accessible
Accessible lean-to is located on the island Eskonsaari. There is also a partly accessible outhouse and a dock.
Ainola hut and lean-to-shelter, Vuokatti Finland
Rest spot
Ainola lean-to-shelter and hut is is located along a popular ski trail at the Vuokatti highlands in the midst of a spruce forest, yet a sunny spot facing south.
Pöllylampi hut, Vuokatti Finland
Rest spot
The Pöllylampi hut is located in a lovely scenic location on the top of the Vuokatti hills, between two hilltops. A wonderful hiking area suitable for the whole family.
Porttimäki hut, Vuokatti Finland
Rest spot
The Porttimäki hut is located along the UKK-hiking trail in a meadow of an old farm. The hut is serving hikers and mountain bikers in the summer, and skiers during winter.
Bike tour around Vuokatti 8,5 km, Vuokatti Finland
Easy
1 h
8.5 km
Ascent: 22 m
Descent: 22 m
Highest point: 160 m
Lowest point: 138 m
Naapurinlouhi hut, Vuokatti Finland
Rest spot
A day trip destination for the whole family close to Vuokatti. From the well-equipped resting place you can admire the traditional landscape and nature of Naapurinvaara.
Kettumäki hut, Vuokatti Finland
Rest spot
The idyllic Kettumäki hut offers a break at half way on the Kettumäki Ski trail 10 km in winter, and in the summer along the UKK hiking route.
Scenic bicycle trail to Naapurinvaara 15 km, Vuokatti Finland
Hard
2 h 30 min
15 km
Ascent: 142 m
Descent: 142 m
Highest point: 236 m
Lowest point: 142 m
Tour de Nuas 85 km, Vuokatti Finland
Medium
4 h
84.6 km
Ascent: 549 m
Descent: 551 m
Highest point: 258 m
Lowest point: 137 m
Tar Route Cycling Tour 149 km in the Arctic Lakeland Kainuu, Finland
Medium
12 h
149.9 km
Ascent: 405 m
Descent: 476 m
Highest point: 249 m
Lowest point: 138 m
Lehmilampi hut, Vuokatti Finland
Rest spot
The cosy Lehmilampi hut offers a good rest stop in the summer for hikers, Nordic walkers and mountain bikers, as well as for skiers and snowshoers in winter.
Ohravaara MTB trail 18 km, Vuokatti Finland
Hard
4 h
18.1 km
Ascent: 273 m
Descent: 273 m
Highest point: 264 m
Lowest point: 149 m
Porttilampi lean-to shelter, Hiidenportti National Park
Rest spot
A lean-to shelter and campfire site on the shore of Porttilampi in Hiidenportti National park.
Kettumäki mtb-trail 10 km, Vuokatti
Hard
1 h 45 min
10 km
Ascent: 174 m
Descent: 163 m
Highest point: 284 m
Lowest point: 149 m
Rönkkö lean-to, Vuokatti Finland
Rest spot
Accessible
In the fare southern end of the Vuokatti hill line, lies the Rönkkö lean-to-shelter welcoming skiers and hikers to enjoy a well-deserved break.
Lake Pirtti pedalling 32 km, Vuokatti – Sotkamo
Medium
3 h
32.2 km
Ascent: 95 m
Descent: 95 m
Highest point: 168 m
Lowest point: 139 m
Kitulanlampi lean-to, Hiidenportti National Park
Rest spot
Kitulanlampi lean-to and fireplace is situated in Kitulanlampi lake in Hiidenportti National Park.
To the top of hill Vuokatinvaara 10 km, Vuokatti Finland
Hard
2 h
10.2 km
Ascent: 177 m
Descent: 177 m
Highest point: 306 m
Lowest point: 141 m
Tour de Kainuu 150 km, Vuokatti Finland
Hard
6 h 30 min
149.2 km
Ascent: 1143 m
Descent: 1156 m
Highest point: 308 m
Lowest point: 136 m
Along the rolling hills of Kainuu 192 km, Kainuu Finland
Hard
16 h
191.5 km
Ascent: 1043 m
Descent: 1126 m
Highest point: 287 m
Lowest point: 138 m
Jäätiölampi lean-to shelter, Vuokatti Finland
Rest spot
Accessible
A cosy lean-to with a campfire in a beautiful spot, located centrally along the Vuokatti Lampipolku walking and Nordic walking trail.
Sotkamo – Kajaani Round and About 220 km, Vuokatti Finland
Hard
9 h
219.2 km
Ascent: 1369 m
Descent: 1344 m
Highest point: 303 m
Lowest point: 123 m
Hiukka-Pöllyvaara Trail 13,5 km, Vuokatti Finland
Hard
1 h 45 min
13.4 km
Ascent: 109 m
Descent: 109 m
Highest point: 209 m
Lowest point: 137 m