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The Top 20 Lakes around Kainuu

Looking to visit the best lakes around Kainuu? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Kainuu’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: November 30, 2025

Lipposensalmi Lean-To Shelter

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There are small wooden huts like this everywhere in Hossa National Park with fireplaces, seating and dry toilets. With a great view of the water, you can take a break …

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Pitkäjärvi Hut

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Here you can light a fire, grill some sausages and even spend the night, if you feel like it.

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Lihapyörre Pond

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Lihapyörre Pond is a scenic spot nestled along a bend in the Somerjoki River, where towering pines line the banks. The river enters and exits along distinct, winding routes, adding …

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Bog Pond

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A moor lake in which the mosses are slowly reclaiming their habitat. It appears to be a raised bog that is fed by rain and has no drainage. Nature is …

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Huosilampi shelter

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With a shelter, woodshed, pier and fire pit this is a great picnic site option around the Huosilampi Pond.

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By the lake

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A lake that can mirror the sky, as there were two. Enjoy the area near the lake as it feels very untouched. Lichens looking like corals were my personal highlight.

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Värikallio Kota — shelter and BBQ area

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The barbecue area is right by the lake and in close proximity to the rock paintings on the Värikallio cliffs.

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Portiilampi lean-to

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This is a typical rustic shelter with a fire pit and some wooden benches at Portiilampi. It is open to one side and a cozy place to spend the night.

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Huosilampi Accessible Shelter

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Impressive, I have rarely seen anything like it at home, except for the Ludwig Ganghofer Hut near Bonstetten, which, however, has no lake.

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Lakeside Trail in Hossa National Park

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You'll pass Laavus every now and then, and it's a nice place to take a break. Firewood is usually available there. Please observe the fire-making rules.

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The Top 20 Lakes around Kainuu

Lipposensalmi Lean-To Shelter

Pitkäjärvi Hut

Lihapyörre Pond

Bog Pond

Huosilampi shelter

By the lake

Värikallio Kota — shelter and BBQ area

Portiilampi lean-to

Huosilampi Accessible Shelter

Lakeside Trail in Hossa National Park

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