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Ruka-Kuusamo Tourist Association is in charge of the joined marketing actions in Ruka and Kuusamo area in Finland. Our aim is to present a great variety of services and products to our guests, especially on our website www.ruka.fi.

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  • View of Kitka river at Oulanka National Park
    View of Kitka river at Oulanka National Park
    Photo: Ruka-Kuusamo
  • Northern Lights in Valtavaara's winter sceneries, Ruka
    Northern Lights in Valtavaara's winter sceneries, Ruka
    Photo: Maria Mikkonen, Ruka-Kuusamo

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This list contains winter bike trails (fatbike trails) in Ruka-Kuusamo.

Ruka-Kuusamo
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We have listed all ski cafes along Ruka area cross-country ski trails. 

Ruka-Kuusamo
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These trails are suitable for families with small children. Please note: Some of these trails may be on steeper terrain, not suitable for strollers.

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These trails are suitable for families with small children. No snowshoes needed during winter, unless there's heavy snowfall. Please note: Some of these trails may be on steeper terrain, not suitable ...

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Mountain Bike · Ruka-Kuusamo
Kouvervaara XC Bike Route 43 km in Kuusamo
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 42.8 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 420 m
Descent 388 m

Kouvervaara Bike Route is a fun mixture of mountain biking and gravel road biking with some really nice scenery spots on top of Lappish fells. 

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from Kuusamo Info,   Ruka-Kuusamo
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 9.5 km
Duration 2:00 h
Ascent 190 m
Descent 182 m

Ruka Ski Stadium 10 km FIS Ski Trail is a challenging ski trail for expert skiers. Route includes tough uphill sections and speedy downhill sections. 

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from Ruka-Kuusamo Matkailu / Tourist Association,   Ruka-Kuusamo
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 7 km
Duration 1:15 h
Ascent 146 m
Descent 146 m

Ruka Ski Stadium 7,5 km FIS Ski Trail is a challenging ski trail for expert skiers. Route includes tough uphill sections and speedy downhill ...

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from Ruka-Kuusamo Matkailu / Tourist Association,   Ruka-Kuusamo
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 4.8 km
Duration 0:45 h
Ascent 89 m
Descent 87 m

Ruka Ski Stadium 5 km FIS Ski Trail is a challenging ski trail for expert skiers. Route includes tough uphill sections and speedy downhill sections. 

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from Ruka-Kuusamo Matkailu / Tourist Association,   Ruka-Kuusamo
Long Distance Hiking · Oulangan kansallispuisto
Karhunkierros Hiking Trail 82 km, Oulanka National Park
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 81.2 km
Duration 27:00 h
Ascent 831 m
Descent 707 m

The legendary Karhunkierros Trail (also know as The Bear's Trail or The Bear's Ring) is Finland's most popular hiking trail. This trail is a ...

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from Minna Koramo,   Ruka-Kuusamo
recommended route Difficulty easy Open
Distance 11.7 km
Duration 2:50 h
Ascent 68 m
Descent 60 m

An easy 12 km long hiking trail suitable for the whole family on the eastern side of the Ruka Ski Resort. The Vuosseli Outdoor trail is in use all ...

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from Ruka Info Ruka-Kuusamo,   Ruka-Kuusamo
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 8.6 km
Duration 0:58 h
Ascent 161 m
Descent 161 m

The mountainbiking tour from Ruka Village around the ski resort shows you the summery ski slopes and fell sceneries of Ruka.

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from Veera Vihervaara,   Ruka-Kuusamo
Hiking Trail · Oulangan kansallispuisto
Pieni Karhunkierros Trail 12 km, Oulanka National Park
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 11.7 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 97 m
Descent 97 m

The most popular hiking tour in Oulanka National Park with biggest amount of visitors. A beautiful, scenic trail with gushing rapids, the steep ...

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from Minna Niinistö,   Ruka-Kuusamo
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 28.7 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 117 m
Descent 101 m

Nissinvaara 24,5 km Bike Trail winds through very typical Lappish pine forests and fells. Route is suitable for hikers, trails runners and mountain ...

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from Kuusamo Info,   Ruka-Kuusamo
Snowshoes · Valtavaaran ja Pyhävaaran luonnonsuojelualue
Valtavaara Winter Trail 5.5 km, Valtavaara-Pyhävaara Nature Reserve
recommended route Difficulty difficult Open
Distance 4.8 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 128 m
Descent 128 m

This winter trail in Valtavaara and runs all the way up to the top.  Not the easiest one, but the panoramic views on the top are really rewarding.

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from Minna Niinistö,   Ruka-Kuusamo
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 12.6 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 31 m
Descent 50 m

Paddle route along the river Oulanka starts from Savilampi pond and ends near the Visitor Center of Oulanka National Park.

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from Metsähallitus,   Ruka-Kuusamo
Cross-Country Skiing · Ruka-Kuusamo
Vuosseli ski trail 12 km, Ruka Kuusamo
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 11.8 km
Duration 2:25 h
Ascent 66 m
Descent 66 m

An easy ski track suitable for the whole family on the eastern side of Ruka Ski Resort.

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Ruka-Kuusamo
Hiking Trail · Nothern Ostrobothnia
Ruka Scenic Trail
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 0.7 km
Duration 0:15 h
Ascent 34 m
Descent 25 m

An easy walking route near the village of Ruka leads to viewpoints that offer the best scenery for watching sunsets and the northern lights.

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from Ruka Info Ruka-Kuusamo,   Ruka-Kuusamo
Hiking Trail · Oulangan kansallispuisto
Könkään keino Trail 8 km, Oulanka National Park
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 7.1 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 70 m
Descent 70 m

Enjoyable day-hike through the herb-rich forests, pine heats and mires in beautiful Oulanka National Park. The highlight of this trail is the ...

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from Veera Vihervaara,   Ruka-Kuusamo
Lapland
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Ruka-Kuusamo
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 5.8 km
Duration 1:35 h
Ascent 108 m
Descent 108 m

A relaxing forest trail in the walking distance of Ruka Ski Resort pedestrian village. Great dayhiking tour with couple of scenic places and a ...

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from Veera Vihervaara,   Ruka-Kuusamo
Cross-Country Skiing · Ruka-Kuusamo
Oulanka Wilderness Ski Trail 26 km, Kuusamo
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 25.4 km
Duration 5:55 h
Ascent 213 m
Descent 158 m

Difficult traditional 26 km long skiing trail. A trail for snowshoes and fatbike riders runs next to the ski track. This ski track has a lot of ...

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from Ruka Info Ruka-Kuusamo,   Ruka-Kuusamo
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 11.7 km
Duration 1:00 h
Ascent 57 m
Descent 57 m

12 km leisure cycling route around Vuosselijärvi, ideal for beginners and families. Scenic views, usable year-round by bikers and walkers.

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from Ruka-Kuusamo Matkailu / Tourist Association,   Ruka-Kuusamo
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 85.7 km
Duration 5:30 h
Ascent 279 m
Descent 300 m

The route is the longest individual route in the Ruka-Kuusamo gravel network, with a distance of 92 km, of which just over two thirds is gravel ...

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from Ruka-Kuusamo Matkailu / Tourist Association,   Ruka-Kuusamo
Cross-Country Skiing · Ruka-Kuusamo
Talvijärvi Ski Trail 2 km, Ruka Ski Resort, Kuusamo
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 1.9 km
Duration 0:20 h
Ascent 0 m
Descent 0 m

Talvijärvi Ski Trail is an easy 2 km trail on top of Talvijärvi lake. Skiing with your dog is also allowed on this trail. 

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from Ruka-Kuusamo Matkailu / Tourist Association,   Ruka-Kuusamo
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 69.7 km
Duration 4:45 h
Ascent 458 m
Descent 452 m

The demanding and technical Kouvervaara Experience is mainly based on the Kouvervaara mountain biking route, which has then been slightly seasoned ...

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from Ruka-Kuusamo Matkailu / Tourist Association,   Ruka-Kuusamo
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 33.2 km
Duration 2:10 h
Ascent 88 m
Descent 97 m

This approximately 33 km long route winding near Oulanka National Park starts from the village of Käylä. 

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from Ruka-Kuusamo Matkailu / Tourist Association,   Ruka-Kuusamo
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 8.7 km
Duration 2:10 h
Ascent 33 m
Descent 79 m

An easy 9 km walk suitable for the whole family from the village of Ruka to Lammintupa Winter Village east of the Ruka Ski Resort.

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from Ruka-Kuusamo Matkailu / Tourist Association,   Ruka-Kuusamo
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 44.6 km
Duration 2:55 h
Ascent 240 m
Descent 240 m

The 45 km gravel route starting along the Kitkajoki River offers perhaps the most stunning nature experiences in the landscapes of Ruka-Kuusamo – ...

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from Ruka-Kuusamo Matkailu / Tourist Association,   Ruka-Kuusamo
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 11.5 km
Duration 2:50 h
Ascent 136 m
Descent 134 m

This trail is a great choice for skiers looking to challenge themselves on ascending and descending hills around Ruka Ski Resort. 

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from Ruka-Kuusamo Matkailu / Tourist Association,   Ruka-Kuusamo
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 21.3 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 129 m
Descent 174 m

The Vuosselijärvi route is suitable for all recreational and gravel cyclists. The route follows paved bike paths and the gravel-surfaced Vuosselin ...

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from Ruka-Kuusamo Matkailu / Tourist Association,   Ruka-Kuusamo
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 5.1 km
Duration 0:30 h
Ascent 61 m
Descent 61 m

Easy mountain biking trail with forest and ponds along the way. Kivilampi lean-to shelter and picnic area with a view to Kivilampi pond are along ...

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from Veera Vihervaara,   Ruka-Kuusamo
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 0.8 km
Duration 0:15 h
Ascent 0 m
Descent 60 m

This is the easiest way to get from Ruka village by foot to a location where there are very little artificial light, enabling the visibility to ...

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from Ruka-Kuusamo Matkailu / Tourist Association,   Ruka-Kuusamo
Hiking Trail · Nothern Ostrobothnia
Iirinki, Iivaara Nature Reserve, Kuusamo
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 10.3 km
Duration 3:10 h
Ascent 379 m
Descent 379 m

10,2 kilometers long hiking trail located in southern Kuusamo in the nature reserve of Iivaara hill. Summit offers great views over Kuusamo's ...

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from Veera Vihervaara,   Ruka-Kuusamo
Restaurant · Lapland
House of Northern Senses
Lapland
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Ruka-Kuusamo
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 7.4 km
Duration 1:25 h
Ascent 3 m
Descent 2 m

The Torankijärvi trail is an easy, approximately seven-kilometre-long circular trail around Lake Torankijärvi. Dog skiing is also allowed on the ...

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from Ruka Info Ruka-Kuusamo,   Ruka-Kuusamo
Snowshoes · Nothern Ostrobothnia
Ruka Scenic Trail snowshoe route
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 0.7 km
Duration 0:20 h
Ascent 34 m
Descent 25 m

Easy snowshoe route near the village of Ruka leads to viewpoints with the best scenery for watching sunsets and the northern lights.

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from Ruka Info Ruka-Kuusamo,   Ruka-Kuusamo
Cultural Center · Lapland
Arctic lunch at Isokenkäisten Klubi
Lapland
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Ruka-Kuusamo
Lapland
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Ruka-Kuusamo
Specialized store · Lapland
Dinner at Lappish Hut Restaurant Kataja
Lapland
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Ruka-Kuusamo
Outdoor Activities Company · Land of National Parks, Finland
Wild Out
Land of National Parks, Finland
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Make a difference, stroll around in the forest, and enjoy a three-course lunch prepared over an ...

from Ruka-Kuusamo Matkailu / Tourist Association,   Ruka-Kuusamo
Souvenir store · Land of National Parks, Finland
Erolan Poro ja Puu farm shop and guided excursions
Land of National Parks, Finland
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Welcome to visit our farm shop and join our excursions! With us, you can visit a reindeer farm in ...

from Ruka-Kuusamo Matkailu / Tourist Association,   Ruka-Kuusamo
Cross-Country Skiing · Nothern Ostrobothnia
Ruka-Nissinvaara Ski Trail 18,7 km, Kuusamo
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 18.7 km
Duration 4:05 h
Ascent 174 m
Descent 88 m

The Ruka–Nissinvaara ski trail is an easy track suitable for both classic and skate skiing. From Ruka Village, it’s 8.7 km to the start of the ...

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from Ruka Info Ruka-Kuusamo,   Ruka-Kuusamo
Mountain Bike · Ruka-Kuusamo
Ruka Top XC Bike Trail in Ruka, Kuusamo
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 3.9 km
Duration 0:30 h
Ascent 96 m
Descent 96 m

Technically easy, but contains a demanding ascent to the top of Ruka. Access to Ruka Circle XC trail. 

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from Ruka-Kuusamo Matkailu / Tourist Association,   Ruka-Kuusamo
from €96.00

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Enjoy your stay in high-class hotel in the heart of Ruka, right beside the ski slopes and start/end point of Karhunkierros trail.

Ruka-Kuusamo
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 43.2 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 408 m
Descent 410 m

Do you know what the highest point in Northern Ostrobothnia is? Well, it is the peak of Valtavaara, which reaches 492 meters. 

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from Ruka-Kuusamo Matkailu / Tourist Association,   Ruka-Kuusamo
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 20.4 km
Duration 1:20 h
Ascent 125 m
Descent 132 m

A pleasant 20 km route recommended for gravel or trekking bikes! 

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from Ruka-Kuusamo Matkailu / Tourist Association,   Ruka-Kuusamo
Cross-Country Skiing · Ruka-Kuusamo
Alakylä Ski Trail 22 km, Ruka Ski Resort, Kuusamo
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 22.8 km
Duration 4:50 h
Ascent 94 m
Descent 94 m

 Easy xc- and skate skiing track near Ruka Ski Resort. 

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from Ruka Info Ruka-Kuusamo,   Ruka-Kuusamo
recommended route Difficulty WT2 difficult
Distance 11.9 km
Duration 4:10 h
Ascent 154 m
Descent 154 m

The most popular hiking tour in Oulanka National Park with biggest amount of visitors year round. A beautiful, scenic trail with gushing rapids, ...

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from Ruka-Kuusamo Matkailu / Tourist Association,   Ruka-Kuusamo
Cross-Country Skiing · Nothern Ostrobothnia
Käylä Ski Trail, 2,5 km, Kuusamo
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 2.4 km
Duration 0:30 h
Ascent 22 m
Descent 22 m

Käylä Ski Trail is 2.5 kilometers long illuminated trail and it is suitable for both classic and skate skiing.

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from Ruka Info Ruka-Kuusamo,   Ruka-Kuusamo
Cross-Country Skiing · Nothern Ostrobothnia
Petäjälampi trail 5 km, Kuusamo
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 6 km
Duration 1:35 h
Ascent 17 m
Descent 16 m

The Petäjälampi trail is both a traditional and a free ski trail. The fully illuminated trail is a circular trail with two different trail options ...

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from Ruka Info Ruka-Kuusamo,   Ruka-Kuusamo

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