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The best running trails around Kainuu

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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 14, 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. Katinkullan uimaranta loop from Vuokatti

9.33km

01:01

70m

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

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7. Ahvenuksenlampi – Vuokatin luonnonsuojelualue loop from Lomakylä

9.59km

01:09

200m

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

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8. Jäätiönlampi – Ahvenuksenlampi loop from Katinkulta

14.9km

01:50

210m

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

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9. 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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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. Katinkullan uimaranta loop from Vuokatti

7. Ahvenuksenlampi – Vuokatin luonnonsuojelualue loop from Lomakylä

8. Jäätiönlampi – Ahvenuksenlampi loop from Katinkulta

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