Kainuu Walking Trails

The Kuhmo coastal path, 4.8 km long, offers a scenic journey through the city center, Pajakkakoski, Lake Lammasjärvi, and the historic Kuhmo House.

The Piimä-Heikki walking path is near Vuokatti Sports Institute. The path runs along the lower part of the ski slopes. It is in good condition, wide, and makes a great walking or jogging path. It goes by Lake Särkinen by Vuokatti Gorge, then through the beautiful pine forests.

The Kurimo Cultural Walking Trail takes you around Old Kurimo and in the forest of Kurimo Nature Reserve. It is a good family / children walking path. The route starts at the historic 100 year old building (Tilausravintola). The trail is marked with blue / red. The blue path is .3 km long and is accessible. The blue trail goes around the courtyard, to the information boards which tells the story / history. The red trail is 1.5 km long and goes into Kurimo Nature Reserve. If you would like you can take a<a href="www.vanhakurimo.fi">guided tour of the Kurimo Cultural Trail</a>

The Lampipolu local walking trail goes around Ahvenuksenlampi Lake, Kuikkalampi Lake and Jäätönlampi Lake. It is a very easy family friendly walk. It goes through the center of Vuokatti but also out to the pine forests and lakes. There is a laavu, pier beach, fitness stairs, along the way.

This is a walking path in Vuokatti that passes by Ainola, Pöllynlampi and Lehmilampi. There are a couple huts on the route and a nature observation tower on top of the hill.

The Autioniemi mountain biking and walking trail in Paltamo offers beautiful views and is easy for biking. It includes two loops and a connecting section. The trail is usable in summer and winter, and if you look at the map a nice Laavu next to the lake.

Vimpelinlampi, a popular destination in Kajaani, offers a scenic outdoor trail that showcases the diverse local nature. The Vimpelinlampi Lake Trail is suitable for people with reduced mobility and strollers. The trail offers a Laavu, campfire site, sanded beach and a beach volleyball court.

The Renforsin lenkki showcases Kajaani's beautiful landscapes and historical sights along the river. It offers coffee spots and restrooms, passing hotels and the market square, with informative boards along the way.

Särkinen coastal path is an accessible illuminated hiking trail that goes around the Vuokatti Sport area in Särkinen. The path is allowed to also be traveled by bike.

Kaupunginlampi, a two-kilometer walking trail in Kajaani's old industrialized city center, offers a versatile outdoor recreation and sports area with outdoor fitness equipment, playgrounds, paddle courts, beach volleyball courts and a skate park.