Cycling in Naapurivaara landscapes 15 km, Sotkamo - Vuokatti

The Naapurivaara cycling route starts from Katinkulla. Initially, ride along the pedestrian and bicycle path to the intersection of Pohjavaarantie. From here, the journey continues westward along the pedestrian and bicycle path on Pohjavaarantie. After crossing Tenetinvirta, the route splits into a circular route at Tikkalanniemi. Due to the challenging climb, it is recommended to cycle the route counterclockwise. After the more forested initial part of the gravel-covered Pekkiläntie, Vaarantie guides the traveler toward the Naapurivaara village road. The road winds through the yards of country houses toward the highest points of Naapurivaara. From Vaarantie, turn right onto Naapurivaarantie toward the summit of the hill. From the summit, at the yard of an old farmhouse, turn left onto the driveway of Naapurivaara holiday center. At the halfway point of the cycling route, on the summit of the hill, is the well-known dance venue Naapurivaara holiday center, which has a café open on summer days. Beautiful landscapes can also be enjoyed with your own picnic.

From the holiday center yard on the hill, the route descends first along a gravel driveway and then along Perttulantie towards Naapurivaara school. From here, travelers can detour to hike the lush Naapurivaara nature and culture trail (about 3.5 km, moderately challenging, with a city hut and toilet halfway on the route). The cycling route continues from the village school along a paved road down to the Pohjavaarantie intersection, then continues after crossing the intersection as gravel Halolantie. From the intersection, there is an option to visit westward to the Naapurivaara holiday center half a kilometer away (café, toilet, bird watching tower, beach). The route follows gravel roads across the Tikkalanniemi field area back to the Tenetinvirta bridge and then along the pedestrian and bicycle path back toward Vuokatti.

ROUTE: Pohjavaarantie 1.5 km – Pekkiläntie 2 km – Vaarantie 3 km – Naapurivaarantie 0.1 km – Naapurivaara holiday center driveway 0.5 km – Perttulantie 0.5 km – Naapurivaarantie 1.5 km – Halolantie 1.5 km – Pohjavaarantie 1.5 km

The route is not signed on the terrain, so it is advisable to pay attention to pedestrian and vehicle traffic signs while cycling.