The renovated winter hiking and cycling network in Kajaani is about 23.3 km as one continuous line through Kainuu’s regional centre, linking Kaupunginlampi, Lohtaja and Huuhkajanvaara with Vimpelinvaara, where the city describes a roughly four-kilometre loop on the fell. The City of Kajaani maintains the packed surf...
The city describes the Vimpelinvaara loop as part of the itinerary; the English site states the Vimpeli winter MTB trail runs clockwise. You can enter the network at multiple points.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
River
River
https://kajaani.fluentprogress.fi/outdoors/?type=WinterOutdoorRoute&venue=a4ba834e-68ae-4788-bcec-5393d157e1fb
Winter Maintenance
Winter route markers are black arrow signs; they may be hard to see in snow, so carry a map.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Bike
Activity
Hike / Walk
Activity
23.3 km
Distance
Covering the full line is a long winter outing on fatbike or foot; most people use shorter segments between parking areas.
Est. Time
Packed snow and groomed winter base for walking and fatbiking; overlaps with urban paths, forest trails and ski/snowmobile corridors—follow posted rules.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Wide Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Moderate Traffic
Traffic
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Our data was researched from Kajaani, and other trusted sources, in March 2026. Our route / place GPX data comes from Metsähallitus / Lipas, last updated March 2026. Always check their official website for safety-critical updates.