Karhunkierros Trail (Kuusamo section)
Route
Description
For the latest official information on this part of Finland’s best-known long-distance trail in Oulanka National Park, start with the Karhunkierros Trail page on Luontoon.fi. The City of Kuusamo notes that the full Karhunkierros is about 82 km from Hautajärvi toward Myllykoski and is often done over several days, bu...
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Trail info
Typically walked from Konttainen toward Myllykoski–Porontimajoki along the main Karhunkierros marking; you can also plan transport if you hike the wider trail point to point.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
River
River
Orange markings on Karhunkierros; the Konttainen side loop (Konttaisen kuhaus) uses orange and green paint on trees.
Route Signs
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
15.6 km
Distance
About 4–7 hours for this 15.6 km segment at a moderate hiking pace with breaks.
Est. Time
Forest paths, natural stone and roots in places, duckboards in wet sections, and occasional gravel near trailheads.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Moderate Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
Location
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Our data was researched from Kuusamo, 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.
Karhunkierros Trail (Kuusamo section)15.6 km
Route
Description
For the latest official information on this part of Finland’s best-known long-distance trail in Oulanka National Park, start with the Karhunkierros Trail page on Luontoon.fi. The City of Kuusamo notes that the full Karhunkierros is about 82 km from Hautajärvi toward Myllykoski and is often done over several days, bu...
Managed by
Trail info
Location
Typically walked from Konttainen toward Myllykoski–Porontimajoki along the main Karhunkierros marking; you can also plan transport if you hike the wider trail point to point.
Route direction
National Park
Area
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
River
River
Orange markings on Karhunkierros; the Konttainen side loop (Konttaisen kuhaus) uses orange and green paint on trees.
Route Signs
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
15.6 km
Distance
About 4–7 hours for this 15.6 km segment at a moderate hiking pace with breaks.
Est. Time
Forest paths, natural stone and roots in places, duckboards in wet sections, and occasional gravel near trailheads.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Moderate Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
Explore nearby
Rate & Review
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Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Kuusamo, 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.