Admire the far-reaching landscapes of blue lakes, thick green forests and hills reflecting the beauty of the Finnish nature. The view opening from the top of Vuokatinvaara hill is breathtaking and often quoted as one of the national landscapes of Finland.
Vuokatinvaaran auringonlasku / Vuokatin Matkailukeskus Oy
Vuokatinvaaran talvimaisema / Vuokatin Matkailukeskus Oy
Auringonnousu Vuokatinvaaralla / Vuokatin Matkailukeskus Oy
Admire the far-reaching landscapes of blue lakes, thick green forests, and hills. The second highest hill in Vuokatti area, Vuokatinvaara hill, is formed from Iso-Pölly, Pieni-Pölly and Keima. From the Vuokatinvaara hill you can enjoy beautiful sunrises and sunsets. The viewpoint of Iso-Pölly can be reached by car, taking the southern road between Sotkamo and Kajaani. The viewpoint is accessible by wheelchair and strollers during snow-free season. Vuokatinvaara hill hosts versatile marked hiking trails where you can enjoy the diverse nature and its offerings. Along the marked trails there are fireplaces maintained by the Sotkamo municipality excellent for taking a break.
Vuokatti hills attract hikers all year round, especially in autumn when the nature wears beautiful autumn colors. Every September the oldest Finnish hiking event “Vuokatin Vaellus” is held in Vuokatti hills. The toughest route of the hiking event covers all the 13 hills of Vuokatti.