Running around Kainuu is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Kainuu—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 2, 2025

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1. Kokalmus loop - Hossa National Park

12.9km

01:32

40m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Huosius Huikonen loop - Hossa National Park

7.77km

00:54

40m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Hotel Kajanus loop from Variskangas

7.22km

00:46

40m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Hakalanlampi loop from Lomakylä

8.00km

00:50

50m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Hotel Kajanus loop from Kajaani

8.76km

00:56

60m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Ahvenuksenlampi – Vuokatin luonnonsuojelualue loop from Lomakylä

9.10km

01:08

200m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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7. Hotel Kajanus loop from Nakertaja

14.1km

01:30

80m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Vuokatti – Vuokatin luonnonsuojelualue loop from Vuokatti

8.25km

01:01

190m

Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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9. Jäätiönlampi loop from Katinkulta

8.62km

00:57

50m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Running loop from Katinkulta

9.90km

01:04

80m

Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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The best running trails around Kainuu

1. Kokalmus loop - Hossa National Park

2. Huosius Huikonen loop - Hossa National Park

3. Hotel Kajanus loop from Variskangas

4. Hakalanlampi loop from Lomakylä

5. Hotel Kajanus loop from Kajaani

6. Ahvenuksenlampi – Vuokatin luonnonsuojelualue loop from Lomakylä

7. Hotel Kajanus loop from Nakertaja

8. Vuokatti – Vuokatin luonnonsuojelualue loop from Vuokatti

9. Jäätiönlampi loop from Katinkulta

10. Running loop from Katinkulta

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