The landscape of Vuokatti is mainly formed by the chain of 13 hills, gorgeous blue lakes and thick green forests. The varied routes invites you to explore the unique nature year-round. In addition to cross-country skiing, hiking and trekking, the trails and routes are suitable for many other activities such as mountain biking, canoeing, Nordic walking or winter biking. And to complete your active day outdoors, the area has many rest and fire places, where you can enjoy a break and eat snacks while enjoying the beautiful nature around you.
You can find the real-time winter trail maintenance situation from Fluent.
Please note that while dogs are welcome to every rest and fire places, some of them are only accessible through skiing tracks during snow season. If the skiing track isn’t allowing dogs, then dogs are not welcome to those rest and fire places during snow season.
When going to the rest and fire places, please check the warnings in the area. During wildfire warning it is not allowed to make open fire.
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Vuokatti Disc Golf Park, Vuokatti Finland
Outdoor sports
A 9-hole free-to-play frisbee golf course in the Vuokatti Sports Institute area. Discs can be rented at Vuokatti Sports Institute reception
From Vuokatti to Sotkamo on skis, 5.6 km, Vuokatti Finland
Medium
35 min
5.6 km
Ascent: 45 m
Descent: 68 m
Highest point: 187 m
Lowest point: 133 m
Rauramo swimming pier, Sotkamo
Beach
The Rauramo swimming pier is a summer recreation area for the residential area on the shores of Lake Pirtti. The beach is also a landing place for paddlers.
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
Katinkulta DiscGolf Park, Vuokatti Finland
Outdoor sports
A 9-hole amateur level frisbee golf course in the Holiday Club Katinkulta resort area.
Naapurinvaara nature trail, Circle Route, 4 km Vuokatti Finland
1 h
4 km
Ascent: 55 m
Descent: 54 m
Highest point: 220 m
Lowest point: 166 m
Möykynlampi pond, Vuokatti Finland
Beach
A beautiful, small pond on the UKK-hiking trail.
Hiidenportti gorge
Natural attraction
The Hiidenportti gorge with its vertical rock walls is the National Park's best known tourist sight. The gorge is located just under 1,3 km from Palolampi information point.
Hiukka-Pöllyvaara Winter MTB Trail 13,5 km, Sotkamo-Vuokatti
2 h 15 min
13.7 km
Ascent: 83 m
Descent: 82 m
Highest point: 209 m
Lowest point: 132 m
Hiukka Beach, Accessible, Sotkamo
Beach
Accessible
In the hot summer days nothing is better than dipping into a lake at one of Vuokatti's beaches. The best one is the Hiukka beach, that is easily reached from the Sotkamo center.
Lake Kiantajärvi canoying route, 12 km, Sotkamo – Vuokatti
Medium
4 h
11.9 km
Ascent: 6 m
Highest point: 139 m
Lowest point: 133 m
Easy canoeing around Sotkamo 6 km, Sotkamo Finland
Medium
2 h
6 km
Ascent: 33 m
Descent: 32 m
Highest point: 165 m
Lowest point: 132 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
Lampipolku walking & Nordic walking trail 6 km, Vuokatti Finland
Medium
1 h 15 min
6 km
Ascent: 26 m
Descent: 26 m
Highest point: 173 m
Lowest point: 147 m
Easy ski trail to Ainola hut 6,8 km, Vuokatti Finland
Medium
1 h 15 min
6.8 km
Ascent: 98 m
Descent: 98 m
Highest point: 205 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.
Sotkamo marina, Sotkamo Finland
Landing Area
Accessible
Sotkamo Marina is located right in the municipal center of Sotkamo, on the waterfront of lake Pirttijärvi. It's a perfect base for your paddling trips.
Paddling or sup-boarding to Vihtamolampi pond, Vuokatti – Sotkamo
Medium
1 h 15 min
3.7 km
Highest point: 138 m
Lowest point: 137 m
Alamaasto illuminated ski trail 6 km, Vuokatti Finland
Hard
50 min
5.9 km
Ascent: 15 m
Descent: 14 m
Highest point: 175 m
Lowest point: 160 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.
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.
The Kainuu Tar Route's waterway / Stage 2: Kuhmo – Sotkamo 75 km
Hard
14 h 40 min
73.4 km
Descent: 26 m
Highest point: 163 m
Lowest point: 138 m
Lehmilampi hut trail 5,6 km, Vuokatti, Finland
Hard
45 min
5.7 km
Ascent: 82 m
Descent: 95 m
Highest point: 221 m
Lowest point: 141 m
Kitulanlampi lean-to, Hiidenportti National Park
Rest spot
Kitulanlampi lean-to and fireplace is situated in Kitulanlampi lake in Hiidenportti National Park.
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
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
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
Vuokatti Olympic Training Center testrun, Vuokatti Finland
Hard
1 h
5.6 km
Ascent: 194 m
Descent: 39 m
Highest point: 324 m
Lowest point: 153 m
Eskonsaaren jäälatu 2 km, esteetön, Sotkamo
Easy
Accessible
30 min
2 km
Ascent: 3 m
Descent: 3 m
Highest point: 141 m
Lowest point: 137 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
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
Palolampi campfire site, Hiidenportti National Park
Rest spot
Campfire site at the start of the hiking routes in Hiidenportti National park. Also dry toilet.
Canoeing at Katinkulta 5 km, Vuokatti Finland
Medium
2 h 30 min
5.9 km
Ascent: 76 m
Descent: 76 m
Highest point: 138 m
Lowest point: 138 m
Kitulankierros Trail 10,5 km, Hiidenportti National Park, Sotkamo Finland
6 h
10.6 km
Ascent: 88 m
Descent: 88 m
Highest point: 250 m
Lowest point: 173 m
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.
Paddel tour on lake Pirttijärvi 6 km, Sotkamo Finland
Medium
2 h
6.3 km
Highest point: 138 m
Lowest point: 138 m
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.
Särkinen ice ski trail 3,5 km, Vuokatti Finland
Easy
Accessible
30 min
2.7 km
Descent: 13 m
Highest point: 158 m
Lowest point: 145 m
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
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
Kettumäki ski trail 10 km, Vuokatti Finland
Hard
1 h 30 min
10 km
Ascent: 135 m
Descent: 135 m
Highest point: 284 m
Lowest point: 149 m
Katinkulta main playground, Vuokatti Finland
Outdoor sports
Accessible
A charming and versatile playground suitable for all ages. There is equioment also for adults and seniors.
Illuminated ski trail to Rekikesti cafe 18 km, Vuokatti Finland
Hard
2 h 15 min
18.1 km
Ascent: 181 m
Descent: 181 m
Highest point: 264 m
Lowest point: 149 m
Canoeing from Sotkamo to Katinkulta 15,5 km, Vuokatti Finland
Medium
3 h 20 min
16.4 km
Ascent: 21 m
Descent: 1 m
Highest point: 154 m
Lowest point: 132 m
Piimä Heikki Nordic walking and hiking trail 5,7 km, Vuokatti Finland
Medium
1 h
5.8 km
Ascent: 22 m
Descent: 22 m
Highest point: 174 m
Lowest point: 152 m
The Kainuu Tar Route – water route for canoeing/kayaking, 180 km, 3 stages
Medium
36 h
180.1 km
Ascent: 6 m
Descent: 53 m
Highest point: 183 m
Lowest point: 137 m
Vuokatin vaellus hiking 21 km, Vuokatti Finland
8 h
20.8 km
Ascent: 449 m
Descent: 502 m
Highest point: 335 m
Lowest point: 161 m
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
Kettumäki ski trail 10 km, Vuokatti Finland
Hard
1 h 30 min
10 km
Ascent: 135 m
Descent: 135 m
Highest point: 284 m
Lowest point: 149 m
The Kainuu Tar Route's waterway / Stage 3: Sotkamo – Kajaani 36 km
Hard
8 h
36.1 km
Ascent: 1 m
Highest point: 138 m
Lowest point: 137 m
Möykky ski trail 17 km, Vuokatti Finland
Hard
2 h
18 km
Ascent: 191 m
Descent: 191 m
Highest point: 291 m
Lowest point: 141 m
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
Three-Lakes-Skiing tour in Sotkamo 10 km, Sotkamo Finland
Medium
1 h 30 min
9.9 km
Ascent: 37 m
Descent: 35 m
Highest point: 164 m
Lowest point: 133 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.
Hiukka nature and cultural trail 2,5 / 4 km, Sotkamo Finland
1 h
3.9 km
Ascent: 66 m
Descent: 66 m
Highest point: 173 m
Lowest point: 139 m
Jäätiö Outdoor Fitness Trail 2 km, Accessible, Vuokatti
Accessible
40 min
2.1 km
Ascent: 10 m
Descent: 10 m
Highest point: 151 m
Lowest point: 140 m
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.
Iso-Pölly Vuokatinvaara, Accessible, Vuokatti
Natural attraction
Accessible
Iso-Pölly is the highest summit of the Vuokatti Hills, 326 meters above sea level. The view over the lakes of Sotkamo opens up in every direction.
Salmelan senioripuisto, Sotkamo
Outdoor sports
Accessible
Senioripuistosta löytyvät laitteet monipuoliseen virkistäytymiseen. Levähdyspenkkeineen ja laitureineen se on myös oivallinen ajanviettopaikka.
Hiidenkierros Trail 5 km, Hiidenportti National park, Sotkamo Finland
2 h 30 min
5.2 km
Ascent: 63 m
Descent: 62 m
Highest point: 250 m
Lowest point: 187 m
Paddling around lake Sapsojärvi 16 km, Sotkamo – Vuokatti Finland
Medium
4 h 30 min
16.4 km
Ascent: 6 m
Descent: 6 m
Highest point: 138 m
Lowest point: 132 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
Break Sokos Hotel Vuokatti Disc Golf Park, Vuokatti Finland
Outdoor sports
A disc golf course open to everyone in the heart of the Vuokatti tourist area, in the immediate vicinity of the Break Sokos hotel Vuokatti.
Eino Leino hiking trail 7 km, Vuokatti Finland
2 h 45 min
7.4 km
Ascent: 161 m
Descent: 161 m
Highest point: 312 m
Lowest point: 156 m
Katinkullan aurinkolatu – Sun Ski trail 10 km, Vuokatti Finland
Medium
1 h 15 min
9.5 km
Ascent: 31 m
Descent: 40 m
Highest point: 165 m
Lowest point: 134 m
Vuokatti Disc Golf Park, Vuokatti Finland
Outdoor sports
A 9-hole free-to-play frisbee golf course in the Vuokatti Sports Institute area. Discs can be rented at Vuokatti Sports Institute reception
Jäätiönlahti ice ski trail 2/4 km, Vuokatti Finland
Easy
25 min
2 km
Ascent: 16 m
Descent: 17 m
Highest point: 153 m
Lowest point: 136 m
Alamaasto Ski trail 5 km, Vuokatti Finland
Hard
30 min
5.4 km
Ascent: 13 m
Descent: 13 m
Highest point: 175 m
Lowest point: 162 m
Angry Birds playground Katinkulta, Vuokatti Finland
Outdoor sports
Accessible
A small theme park in the Holiday Club Katinkulta resort area.
Illuminated ski trail to Heikkilä cafe 12,5 km, Vuokatti Finland
Hard
1 h 30 min
12.5 km
Ascent: 127 m
Descent: 127 m
Highest point: 264 m
Lowest point: 149 m
Paddling from the marina to Sapsoperä, 13 km, Sotkamo – Vuokatti
Medium
4 h
12.8 km
Ascent: 5 m
Highest point: 138 m
Lowest point: 132 m
Kaitainsalmi canoe route, 12 km, Sotkamo – Vuokatti
Medium
3 h
11.9 km
Ascent: 1 m
Descent: 1 m
Highest point: 138 m
Lowest point: 137 m
Katinkulta to Vuokatti Sport on skis 2,5 km, Vuokatti Finland
Medium
35 min
2.4 km
Ascent: 15 m
Descent: 12 m
Highest point: 173 m
Lowest point: 145 m
Katinkulta Winter Trail 11 km, Vuokatti Finland
2 h 30 min
10.6 km
Ascent: 34 m
Descent: 11 m
Highest point: 165 m
Lowest point: 134 m
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
Alamaasto illuminated ski trail 3 km, Vuokatti Finland
Medium
25 min
2.8 km
Ascent: 10 m
Descent: 10 m
Highest point: 175 m
Lowest point: 165 m
UKK-trail from Rönkkö to Vuokatti Sports Institute 11,4 km, Vuokatti Finland
Hard
4 h 30 min
11.9 km
Ascent: 215 m
Descent: 290 m
Highest point: 335 m
Lowest point: 146 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
Paddling to Kultaranta beach 2/4 km, Vuokatti Finland
Medium
2 h 30 min
4.3 km
Ascent: 10 m
Descent: 10 m
Highest point: 138 m
Lowest point: 138 m
Eskonsaari canoe route, 4 km, accessible, Sotkamo – Vuokatti
Medium
Accessible
1 h
4 km
Highest point: 138 m
Lowest point: 138 m
Hiukka walking and Nordic walking trail 5 km, Sotkamo Finland
Easy
45 min
5 km
Ascent: 45 m
Descent: 45 m
Highest point: 170 m
Lowest point: 138 m
Hiukka-Kumpusaari-Sapsoranta ski track 18 km, Sotkamo-Vuokatti
Medium
4 h
18.1 km
Ascent: 3 m
Descent: 3 m
Highest point: 141 m
Lowest point: 138 m
Naapurinvaara, Vuokatti Finland
Natural attraction
Accessible
Naapurinvaara hill, 274 meters above sea level, is located in Vuokatti. From here, a stunning scenery of Vuokatti hill line and lake Nuasjärvi opens up to the south.
Hiukka illuminated ski trail 5 km, Sotkamo Finland
Medium
40 min
5 km
Ascent: 33 m
Descent: 33 m
Highest point: 170 m
Lowest point: 138 m
Vaarankylä ski tour 26 km, Vuokatti Finland
Hard
4 h
25.8 km
Ascent: 256 m
Descent: 256 m
Highest point: 264 m
Lowest point: 149 m
Sunset golden bridge canoe route, 4 km, Sotkamo – Vuokatti
Easy
Accessible
1 h 45 min
3.8 km
Highest point: 133 m
Lowest point: 133 m
Porttivaara Ski Tour 19 km, Vuokatti Finland
Hard
3 h
20.4 km
Ascent: 253 m
Descent: 253 m
Highest point: 303 m
Lowest point: 145 m
Vuokatti-Leivolankylä Winter Trail 7,4 km, Vuokatti Finland
1 h 20 min
7.3 km
Ascent: 41 m
Descent: 42 m
Highest point: 191 m
Lowest point: 156 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.
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
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.
Hiukka outdoor gym, Sotkamo – Vuokatti
Outdoor sports
Accessible
The accessible outdoor gym is located on Hiukka beach, in the immediate vicinity of the centre of Sotkamo. The gym has Lappset fitness equipment and instructions how to use them.
Sapporo hiking trail 10 km, Vuokatti Finland
3 h 30 min
9.8 km
Ascent: 199 m
Descent: 199 m
Highest point: 310 m
Lowest point: 148 m
Katinkullan aurinkolatu – Sun Ski trail 6 km, Vuokatti Finland
Easy
45 min
5.8 km
Ascent: 28 m
Descent: 27 m
Highest point: 161 m
Lowest point: 138 m
Katinkulta golf, Vuokatti Finland
Outdoor sports
Katinkulta is a high-quality golf destination.
SUP-boarding to Jäätiön fireplace 1,3/2,6 km, Vuokatti-Sotkamo Finland
Easy
1 h 30 min
2.7 km
Ascent: 44 m
Descent: 44 m
Highest point: 138 m
Lowest point: 138 m
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.
Nordic walking trail to Nature reserve forest 8 km, Vuokatti Finland
Medium
2 h
8.3 km
Ascent: 162 m
Descent: 152 m
Highest point: 300 m
Lowest point: 141 m
Island tour 13 km, Sotkamo Finland
Medium
3 h
12.7 km
Ascent: 1 m
Descent: 1 m
Highest point: 134 m
Lowest point: 132 m
Jäätiö ski and multipurpose trail 2 km, Vuokatti Finland
Easy
Accessible
20 min
2 km
Ascent: 12 m
Descent: 12 m
Highest point: 150 m
Lowest point: 139 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.
Vaara race tracks 7/9 km, Vuokatti Finland
Hard
1 h 30 min
10.2 km
Ascent: 201 m
Descent: 206 m
Highest point: 300 m
Lowest point: 141 m
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 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