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Gravel track at Yli-Kitka Lake

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Gravel track at Yli-Kitka Lake

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Location: Kuusamo, Northern Finland, Finland

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1. Kouvervaara Experience – Loop from Ruka

76.8km

07:04

650m

Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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Easy

Up to 2 hours and up to 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx. to STS S0 - S1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Advanced riding skills necessary.
Corresponds approx. to STS S2.

Expert

More than 5 hours or 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
Corresponds approx. to STS S3 - S6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Single Track Scale (STS).

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Diana

February 14, 2023

This beautiful gravel road runs directly along the crystal-clear Yli-Kitka Lake. When you let your gaze wander over the lake, you will really become aware of its vastness. Impressive!

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