Kainuu Map

Lake Resort's sauna has 3 saunas, a hot tub, and a hut that fits 30 people. All can be rented for private use. But this main sauna with a view to the lake. It has general sauna shifts for men & women and cost 12.5€ for 2 hours. The sauna area is open to the public daily from 7 am to 4 pm and the saunas/sauna yard can be reserved for private use by reservation from 4 pm to 11 pm. There is a pier to dip in the lake that is also an Avanto in the winter. The sauna room is shared between men and women, so we ask that you wear swimwear in the sauna. Also more information on the 3 saunas & hot tubs can be read at <a href="https://paljakka.fi/tuote/saunapiha-rannassa-kesa/">paljakka.fi</a>

Hotel Ukkohalla has 9 saunas you can rent. Two are outside, this location is there Landscape sauna that overlooks the lake.

1 of 3 saunas on the island of Ärjänsaari. It is managed by Naturally Oulujärvi Oy. There website is https://luonnollisesti.fi/. You can rent kayaks, boat ride out to the island, or a hut on the island from their site.

Hotel Ukkohalla has 9 saunas you can rent. Two are outside, this location is there Landscape sauna that overlooks the lake.

Autioniemi Laavu is om a biking & walking trail on Lake Oulujärvi.

The Aitta cabin is near Hossa National Park. It is built from an old log cabin. The cabin has two rooms you can rent (78€ each). Each have separate private entrances. Room size 13 square meters. Both have fireplaces. Accommodates two, pets welcome. Enjoy heated space, fireplace, sauna, and dining options. The main building's sauna is available at agreed times.

The hut on Ukkohalla slopes offers great views and serves snacks. It is open during slope hours. It can be used by anyone, if you are on the slopes, hiking, biking or snowshoeing.

Syväjärven puolikota is a new half hut in Ukkohalla on Lake Syväjärvi maintained by the city of Hyrynsalmi. It can be reached by car but it is also on a hiking, biking, walking and snowmobile trail.

Louhenkoski laavu is on Lietejoki River and on the UKK hiking trail.

The Rakennusjärvi hut is located near the Paljakka tourist centre on Lake Rakennusjärvi. If you look at the map you can get to this hut by a ski trail (has lights) in the winter or hiking trail or fitness trail or biking trail in the summer.

Riihelä is a rental cabin near Hossa National Park by a private company called Kainuu Nature Tours. It is on the shores of clear-water Lake Joukojärvi. There are several good trails nearby. In the summer there is the bike trail called "Sininen saavutus" and the kayaking trail called "Peranka - Hossa vesiretkeilyreitti." And in the winter teh ski trail "Lounatvaaran Talvilenkki Latu." The company also offers rental equipment and adventure tours like bear watching.

The Joukojärvi pirtti cabin is next to Hossa National Park. Electricity is produced through solar panels which powers the refrigerator. There is a gas powered store. The cabin has a sauna and a beach along with a campfire spot on the beach. Reservations must be atleast 2 days. Inside, there is a nice renovated kitchen, eight beds. The cottage is also allergy-friendly, and the composting outdoor toilets in the yard are completely odorless

This paddling loop is about 10.4 km around Kuluntalahti on Lake Nuasjärvi and the small reed-fringed lake Särämäjärvi north of Kajaani in Kainuu—calm water aimed at birdwatching and easy day-trip kayaking rather than whitewater. For printed brochures, downloadable paddling material, and how Kuluntalahti fits into wider Nuasjärvi and regional water-trail development, start with the City of Kajaani’s Kajaanin melontareitit overview(1). Harbour slips, luiskat, and pier spaces at Kuluntalahti are listed together with other municipal landings on the Venesatamat ja melontakeskukset page(2). Kajaanin Latu keeps an updated Melo Kajaanissa brochure link, weekly paddling meet-ups from the Kuurna kayak shed, and a practical list of Kajaani-area renters and guides that helps if you need a boat or a first trip on these waters(3). On the water you begin from the Kuluntalahti shore cluster: Kuluntalahden veneluiska and Kuluntalahden Veneenlaskupaikka sit next to Kuluntalahden uimapaikka, with Kuluntalahden parkkiapaikka a short carry away for drivers. Kuluntalahden venesatama closes the loop on the city’s facilities list at the same bay address. From Kuluntalahti the line follows the sheltered inner circuit toward Särämäjärvi; the connection is a short channel commonly paddled as part of this bird-lake outing. Särämäjärvi itself is a compact lake—on the order of a few dozen hectares with a few kilometres of shoreline in registry listings—so you stay close to reed beds and openings where waterfowl feed and loaf(4). Expect herons, ducks, and grebes rather than big-lake swell; still treat wind on Nuasjärvi’s open fetches with normal sea-kayak judgement and keep a polite distance from yards and private docks. Nearby marked dryland routes share the same trailhead band: Lehtimäki latu is the winter ski track network touching the ramp pocket, while Vaarojen kierto maantiepyöräilyreitti is the long road-bike circuit that also crosses this shore—useful context if you pair paddling with cycling season. None of that replaces checking wave and weather yourself before pushing offshore. Kuluntalahden koulun sali marks the small school campus above the beach if you navigate by land references. For bookings and etiquette at city harbours, follow the municipal contacts published with the harbour pages(2).

Pajakkakoski koskipolku – demanding accessible trail is about 1.1 km as a riverside loop beside Pajakkajoki in downtown Kuhmo, Kainuu, using wide wooden walkways across the historic stone möljät pulling traces. For how the path fits the longer Rantaraitti culture promenade, fireplaces and summer services, start with Visit Kuhmo(1). Bridge renewals and wheelchair-level access on the möljä decks are described on the Kuhmon kosket site(2). Visit Finland outlines the triple-rapid Pajakka system, tar-boat history and year-round koskikellunta in plain English(3). You begin essentially at bridge level: within the first few hundred metres you pass Kuhmon kaupunginkirjasto parkkipaikka and Tuupalan talomuseo, while Tuupalan puukoulun sali and Tuupalan ulkokuntoilupaikka sit a little inland on Peuranpolku. Pajakkasuvannon melontalaituri is the put-in on the quiet suvanto for paddlers threading Leskensaaren kierros melontareitti 5 km or other water links. About 0.2 km along the mapped loop, Pajakkakosken vetomöljä crosses the main channel on boards laid over the 1870s stone weir; this is the core of the experience—spray, sound and close-up views of one of the largest free-flowing rapids in the province. Finish the circuit via Pajakkakoski parkkipaikka or extend along Maakunnanranta Kuhmo parkkipaikka if you approach from the Lammasjärvi shore cluster. Koskipolku shares the same banks and continues roughly another kilometre toward Suvanto wilderness hut and open-fire services, so day hikers often stitch it in for a longer out-and-back(1). Kuhmon rantaraitti is the marked 4.8 km walking-trail frame that passes the library, Tuupala Museum and chamber-music venues on the way here(1). Anglers share the banks under separate rules: Pajakkakoski and Saarikoski form one lure-and-fly zone, Akonkoski between them is a separate eco-fishing reach with its own permit, and barbless hooks apply on the whole river(4). Jere Huovinen’s accessible-fishing feature in Vapaa-ajan Kalastaja explains how the north-bank boardwalk lets wheelchair users reach long stretches of the niskat, why evening rises matter, and how the south bank becomes far harder with a standard chair yet opens up with a capable off-road chair(5). Kuhmo lies in Kainuu.

Sapporo Path, Vuokatti is about a 9.8 km marked loop along the three northernmost summits of the Vuokatti ridge in Sotkamo, Kainuu. The trail runs through Sotkamo municipality, at the heart of the Vuokatti sports and holiday area. For published distance (9.8 km), elevation gain and loss (about 199 m each), time allowance (about three and a half hours), and the official medium rating, start from the Sapporo path page on Vuokatti.fi(1). The City of Sotkamo groups Vuokatti with its wider walking, cycling, and hiking route offerings and points visitors to online maps(2). From the Vuokatti Sport and Vuokatti Areena cluster, the trail soon reaches forested ridge terrain. Along the way you pass lean-tos and kotas that work well for breaks: Jäätiönlammen laavu a couple of kilometres in, Pöllylammen kota and the Kettumäen kota area mid-route, and Lehmilammen kota on the eastern leg with a fireplace described in the same Retkipaikka guide(3). About two thirds of the way around, Iso-Pölly Vuokatinvaara katselutasanne ja näkötorni rewards the climb with views over the Vuokatti hill chain and lakes. The route shares junctions with the long UKK trail, Sotkamo section and, on early kilometres, can overlap the direction of travel described for Eino Leino trail walks in local guides(3). Expect rooty, rocky tread in places; trekking poles help when roots, bedrock, or damp rock are slippery(3). Updated waymarking and new duckboard work were underway in 2025, with an S symbol on a violet background replacing older red marks at least on some junctions(3). In midwinter when ski slopes and race tracks are fully open, the full loop may not be practicable where the path skirts or crosses pistes; a shorter high-terrain variant combining UKK sections and a side trip toward Keima is described for snow season in the same source(3). Retkipaikka’s in-depth piece by Auli Packalén also calls out foggy-weather atmosphere in the spruce forests and a possible extension around Pöllylampi for roughly 1.5 km extra(3). Vuokatti Safaris and Vuokatin Seikkailupuisto sit near the western side of the loop if you want commercial activities after the hike.

The Musical Forest is about 1.6 km as an easy loop through piney Kaunisniemi ridge in Suomussalmi, Kainuu. Along the path you circle a compact art park of oversized playable instruments—bells, swinging chimes, thunder sheets, and drum-like pieces—blended into heath forest with small ponds and deep ice-age kettle holes. For brochures, a printable instrument map, and driving directions, start from City of Suomussalmi’s Soiva Metsä page(1). Visit Suomussalmi’s trail notes add context on how the Seitenahveninen walking corridor links toward this site and how the ridge opens west over Lake Hietajärvi(2). Lyhyenä hetkenä describes arriving at Suomussalmen kesäteatteri, following the wide forest path, and trying instruments such as Metsäkirkon kello before climbing to the tall rain-calling sadeputki with a sweeping lakeland view(3). Yle Egenland recounts how a central suppa bowl carries sound like a natural amphitheatre, how some sculptures sway and ring in the wind, and that the builders return on a roughly two-year rhythm to maintain the outdoor works(4). Practically, the loop threads the instrument field and ridge viewpoints before finishing near Suomussalmen kesäteatteri; Suomussalmen kesäteatteri parkkipaikka sits steps from the summer stage for drivers. The area is a cultural trail as much as a nature walk—families, school groups, and curious adults all stop to experiment. If you want a longer workout in the same landscape, Kaunisniemen kuntopolku and Pitämän kuntopolut are nearby running circuits that share parking options around Kaunisniemi(2). Read more on our pages for Suomussalmen kesäteatteri and Suomussalmen kesäteatteri parkkipaikka for access details beside the stage. Suomussalmi lies on the Kainuu shore route between Kajaani and Kuusamo; combine this stop with Hossa farther north or other local culture sites when you are touring the region(2).

Kalastuspolku – the Fishing Path – is about a 6 km hiking loop in Paljakka, Puolanka, in the Kainuu region: easy, well-marked walking through resort edges and old-growth forest beside Paljakka Strict Nature Reserve. For route descriptions, reminders to stay on marked trails, and links to PDF and digital maps, start with the Paljakka holiday resort’s Hiking and trekking overview(1). The City of Puolanka’s Paljakka page highlights how summer trails reach toward ancient forest and the strict reserve that is unusually open to visitors(2). From the loop start near the centre you soon pass Paljakkatalo and the caravan area, then Paljakan laskettelukeskus parkkipaikka, Paljakka frisbeegolf, and Hiihtokeskus Paljakka – the main downhill and services cluster. About 4.3 km into the circuit, Rakennusjärven kota offers a wood-fire kota stop on Lake Rakennusjärvi’s shore. Nearing the last kilometre you pass Lake Resort Paljakan avantouintipaikka and Paljakka Lake Resortin Näköalasauna above the water. The route threads the same recreational fabric as Talvinen fatbike- ja monikäyttöura and connects into Hepovaaran maastopyöräilyreitit - Paljakka - Puolanka for anyone combining summer hiking with bike loops later. Murphy’s Paljakka spring write-up on Holjander quotes Paljakka’s route blurb: travel along Louhenjoki through old meadow landscapes, turn after Neulakoski toward Rakennusjärvi, then climb back toward the centre, with a note that families with very small children should treat the length and elevation gently(3). The author adds that markings felt clear on the ground, a reminder that UKK-route signage is shared in places(3).

Devil's Church loop (Pirunkirkko) is about 1.3 km around Louhenjoki gorge near Paljakka in Puolanka, Kainuu. Metsähallitus describes the compact Pirunkirkko protected forest—roughly 74 hectares next to Paljakka Strict Nature Reserve—on Luontoon.fi as an easy day-trip target where Louhenjoki runs through a rocky canyon and the “devil's pulpit” rock formation draws the eye(1). For the most up-to-date route notes, service locations, and rules, start from that Pirunkirkon suojelumetsä article on Luontoon.fi(1). Puolanka sits in wooded hill country; Paljakka’s ski and hiking networks start a few kilometres away. From the Holstintie trailhead area you soon pass Pirunkirkko päivätupa and maintenance points with firewood storage and a dry toilet—handy before you drop toward the river(1). About half a kilometre into the loop, Pirunkirkko is the gorge and boulder scene above Louhenjoki; banks are gravelly and steep in places with no guard rails, so keep back from slippery slopes and supervise children(1)(3). After exploring the canyon, the loop returns to Pirunkirkon parkkiapaikka. The same trailhead area is shared with Ilveskierros and ties into longer hiking: UKK-reitti Paljakka, Köngäskierros Puolanka, and Paljakan luonnonpuiston polku all intersect this corner of the network(1). In summer, Jukka Eskelinen’s VaaraKainuu notes highlight lichen-rich old spruce forest on the way in and the drama of the steep gorge—worth a slow look at the rock benches(2). Luontoon.fi states the path is easy going overall, with bridges and duckboards in wet or steep spots, but sturdy footwear is still wise near the gorge rim(1). Out in the Nature recorded a rougher, rockier final approach after storm damage and rerouting; if the ground is wet or icy, extra care near the river makes sense(3). Winter skiers on Latvavaaran latu, 17 km, Paljakka also pass Pirunkirkko on maintained tracks, giving another seasonal perspective(1).

For PDF trail maps, digital route maps, and electronic route guides, start with the Paljakka holiday resort hiking and trekking pages(1). Discovering Finland’s Paljakka and Wild Taiga article notes how the 10 km Maisemareitti climbs onto the fells for views over the forest(2). VaaraKainuu names the same route among Paljakka’s most popular hikes and notes that route marking keeps navigation easy(3). Maisemareitti is about 10.4 km as a loop through Paljakka in Puolanka, Kainuu. Trails here start from the heart of the holiday area, so you can walk straight from services without a shuttle(1). The loop threads hill-and-forest scenery typical of Vaara Kainuu. Early on you pass near Paljakka Lake Resortin Näköalasauna; about three kilometres along you reach Teeriharjun laavu for a fire and a break in the trees. Closer to the ski centre end of the loop you pass Hiihtokeskus Paljakka, Paljakka frisbeegolf, Paljakkatalo, and Paljakka Caravan-alue—handy landmarks if you are meeting someone or heading for rentals and eateries. The Paljakka trail network ties into other marked lines nearby. Talvinen fatbike- ja monikäyttöura, Latvavaaran latu, 17 km, Paljakka, and Latvavaaran maastopyöräilyreitti Paljakka - Puolanka share the same hub; longer outings such as Ilveskierros and the Köngäskierros trek are described on the resort pages for walkers who want a bigger day(1). Metsähallitus publishes separate marked nature-trail services inside Paljakka Strict Nature Reserve for visitors who want the reserve-specific route and rules; that is a different product from this resort-hosted loop. Puolanka is the municipality around Paljakka, and Kainuu is the wider region.

Hiidenkirkko nature trail is about 1.5 km as a short, easy loop in Hakokylä on the east shore of Lake Ylä-Tervajärvi, Hyrynsalmi, Kainuu. Hyrynsalmi municipality lists Hiidenkirkko among its sights and notes a lean-to on the opposite shore roughly 4 km toward the church village along Hakokyläntie(1). Kainuun kylät ties Hiidenkirkko together with Vorlokin gorge valleys as deep rock fissures where snow and ice can linger on the bottom even in midsummer heat, and reminds readers that the Vorlokin gorge section sits on the UKK hiking trail between Hyrynsalmi and Komulanköngäs(2). Ukkohalla’s regional sight notes use the same framing: Hiidenkirkko sits by Ylä-Tervajärvi while Vorlokki gorge belongs to the long UKK link in the same holiday landscape(4). Leave your car at Hiidenkirkko parkkipaikka on Tervasalmentie. Outdoors Kainuu’s route sheet describes a short continuation from the parking shoulder to the path and a loop that stays very flat while passing pine forest, mire edges, and open bedrock before the gorge lies beside the main tread(3). The gorge itself is on the order of 350 metres long, a few metres to a few tens of metres wide, and up to about ten metres deep—meltwater erosion along fractures at the end of the Ice Age is the geological story repeated in local guidance(2)(3). Last winter’s snow can remain in the shady base even in summer; descending to the floor is possible for calm, sure-footed visitors but the footing is rough(3). The natural destination is the gorge: edges can be slippery, so give the rims a respectful distance and keep children supervised(3). There is no maintained campfire site at Hiidenkirkko; the nearest fireplace described in municipal and route guidance is about 4 km away on the opposite shore toward the church village along Hakokyläntie(1)(3). Sneakers usually suffice on the approach path, which is described as relatively dry(3). Hyrynsalmi is the home municipality, and Kainuu is the wider region if you are planning longer UKK segments, Vorlokki, Komulanköngäs, or Ukkohalla outings the same trip.

The Naapurinvaara cycling route, 15 km from Vuokatti to Sotkamo, offers stunning views of the Vuokatti, Lake Nuasjärvi, and the center of Sotkamo, making it a suitable family-friendly option with challenging uphill sections.

The Tour de Nuas road cycling route, spanning 85 km between Vuokatti and Kajaani, offers a challenging journey around Lake Nuasjärvi, characterized by Sotkamo hazards. The route is suitable for experienced cyclists and offers scenic views, making it suitable for both road cycling and touring.

Vuokatti offers a 65 km road cycling tour through Sotkamo, offering scenic spots and challenging climbs. The route is demanding.

The Kiantaa Touring route, a self-guided cycling journey through Suomussalmi, offers a unique perspective on the local history and landscapes of Lake Kiantajärvi.

The Hiukka-Pöllyvaara mountain biking trail, located near Sotkamo, offers a challenging yet technically easy route through the Hiukka ridge landscapes and pine forests of Pöllyvaara. The trail, marked with nature trail symbols and pine cones, offers views of three lakes and Sapsojärvi and Vuokatti vaara. The route is marked clockwise for the first loop and counterclockwise for the second. A different version of this route can also be taken in the winter, see the map for the winter version.

The Latvavaara mountain biking trail offers a scenic cycling experience, tracing the rugged landscapes of Paljakka from the top of Teeriharju on the Vaara ridge. The trail begins in Lohisuo, then continues through the village of Latva, Vaara ridge conservation area, and Louhenjoki bridge.

The Kielokoda route, a mountain biking trail following the Latjoki River, offers a scenic journey through pine forests and a picturesque Pokromi pond. The trail is suitable for beginner mountain bikers and offers easy terrain and scenic views.

The Metlanmetsä mountain biking trail runs on illuminated trails. It is easy to navigate and is also suitable for beginners and families with children.

There is an outdoor grill / campfire site next to the Hakasuo mill, along the Varisjoki River, which has been grinding grain for almost a century. Very close to Lake Kivesjärvi and Lake Oulujärvi, the Hakasuon 6 km nature trail starts from there and if you look at the map a larger biking trail passes. through here.

An outdoor grill with benches next to the beach / pier. There is no firewood.

The Komulanköngää campfire site is located right next to the Komulanköngää waterfalls and the old mill.

A campfire spot at the start of Hiidenportin kansallispuiston retkeilypolku (hiking trail). It is right near the parking lot. There is also a small cooking shelter next to it. This is a popular starting point for hiking in Hiidenportti National Park.

Vatsa, selkä, ylätalja istuen ja punnerruslaite istuen

Tasainen maasto. Ylläpitäjä Heinämäen kyläyhdistys.

Jonkin verran korkeuseroja.

Ylläpidosta vastaa Hiisijärvi ry.

Paljon korkeuseroja.

Paljon korkeuseroja.

Portaita 122, pituus 60 m, nousua 20 m.

indoor swimming pool, diving boards, a water slide, a children's pool, a baby pool, saunas.

Suodattimien huuhteluvedet puhdistetaan biologisessa puhdistamossa, johdetaan huuhteluvedeksi.

The Kiannon Kuohut spa is on the Jalonuoma River. There ar Finnish saunas, steam sauna, a 25-meter long pool with four lanes, children's pool with two slides, hydromassage, whirlpool and cold water pools. There is also an avanto in the winter for winter swimming. There are many hiking, biking and ski trails that start from this location. Read more about the <a href="https://www.suomussalmi.fi/fi/kulttuuri-vapaa-aika-ja-nuoret/kylpyla-kiannon-kuohut/hinnasto">prices</a> & <a href="https://www.suomussalmi.fi/fi/kulttuuri-vapaa-aika-ja-nuoret/kylpyla-kiannon-kuohut/aukioloajat">opening hours.</a>