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Vuokatti route cycling 8.5 km, Vuokatti

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    The Vuokatti route combines the most important sites of the Vuokatti area, including Katinkulta, Vuokatti slopes, Vuokatti sports institute, Break Sokos Hotel Vuokatti, and Superpark.

    easy
    Distance 8.5 km
    1:00 h
    22 m
    22 m
    160 m
    138 m

    An easy cycling route suitable for the whole family in the heart of Vuokatti and its beautiful scenery. Along the route, there are several Vuokatti services and plenty to do for both children and adults. The school yards of Vuokatti and Tenetti are public local exercise places suitable for all kinds of play and activity. At Vuokatti water sports center, you can try wakeboarding or test stand-up paddling (SUP). The Vuokatti sports institute offers versatile sports facilities and a playground. If hunger or thirst catches you, there are several refreshment options: Vuokatti K-Supermarket or Vuokatti S-market, Hesburger at Katti Center, as well as restaurants at hotels and Superpark. You can join the route at any point, and it can be cycled clockwise or counterclockwise. The journey mostly takes place on paved light traffic lanes, except for a short shore section at Katinkulta, where the surface material is gravel.

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    Author’s recommendation

    Along the route, there are several beaches, playgrounds, sports facilities, and charming cafes.

    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

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    Highest point
    160 m
    Lowest point
    138 m
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    Rest stops

    Holiday Club Katinkulta Resort and Spa, Vuokatti Finland
    K-Supermarket Vuokatti, Vuokatti Finland
    Vuokatti Sport resort, Vuokatti Finland
    Break Sokos Hotel Vuokatti, Vuokatti Finland
    Superpark Vuokatti, Vuokatti Finland
    Café Wanha Asema Vuokatti, Sotkamo
    Vuokatti Bowling, Vuokatti Finland

    Safety information

    The sites with distances are signposted on light traffic lanes.

    The route has some road crossings, but most are traffic light-controlled intersections or tunnels.

    Tips and suggestions

    Cafes:

    https://vuokatinasema.fi/

    https://vuokatti.fi/paikka/vuokatti-sport-ravintola-olas-kahvio/

    Bike rental:

    https://vuokattiskiservice.fi/

    Roadbook

    The route starts east from Katinkulta, continuing along the shore of Nuasjärvi at the bottom of the Jäätiö fitness route towards Vuokatinrannantie. After K-Supermarket Vuokatti (junction to Vuokatti Safaris, Hotel Vuokatti, and Vuokatinranta) and the railway underpass, the route turns left towards the center of Sotkamo. At the foot of Vuokatti's western slopes is the Vuokatti tourist info located with the Sport Shop.

    Shortly after the Vuokatti slopes, from the upcoming Vuokatti Sport intersection, you can access services of the sports institute as well as Break Sokos Hotel Vuokatti. The area includes Vuokatti Arena, Vuokatti adventure park, water sports center, a beach, swimming hall, playground, frisbee golf, ski tunnel, and many different sports activities. Vuokatti Ski Service rents bicycles.

    After the sports institute, the route continues towards the intersection of Pohjavaarantie and the Tenetti upper school area. At the Tenetti school yard, there is a public local exercise area (in the backyard), including a parkour arena, swings, outdoor fitness equipment, and a small arena with artificial sand turf. Also, in the Vuokatti school yard, there is a public local exercise area, including a sand field with goals, swings, climbing frames, a small arena, and a baseball batting net.

    Continuing west along Pohjavaarantie, shortly after Tenetti school, you can detour right onto Linturinteenkuja, where Superpark indoor activity park is 500 meters away. The route continues along the light traffic lane of Pohjavaarantie, passing the Vuokatti railway station area towards the Katinkullantie intersection. At the intersection area is S-market Vuokatti, from where it is about one kilometer to Katinkulta.

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Buses run to Vuokatti, Katinkulta, and the sports institute from Kajaani, Joensuu, Kajaani railway station, and the airport.

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    Directions

    Follow the guideposts to Katinkulta or Vuokatti sports institute.

    Parking

    Paid parking in Katinkulta.

    Free parking at Vuokatti sports institute.

    Coordinates

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    64.148767, 28.237560
    DMS
    64°08'55.6"N 28°14'15.2"E
    UTM
    35W 560206 7114177
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    Equipment

    The route is suitable for riding with all kinds of bikes and cyclists of all fitness levels.

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    Parts of this content were machine translated from Finnish.

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    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    8.5 km
    Duration
    1:00 h
    Ascent
    22 m
    Descent
    22 m
    Highest point
    160 m
    Lowest point
    138 m
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