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Cross-Country Skiing recommended route Cross-Country Skiing  · Arctic Lakeland Kainuu

Aittokoski track 17.5 km, Suomussalmi

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    The relatively easy pine-covered ridge terrain track follows the sandy ridges of the Emäjoki River to the Aittokoski lean-to and back.
    Skating, Classic
    moderate
    Distance 17.6 km
    1:45 h
    31 m
    31 m
    204 m
    178 m

    The Aittokoski track, starting right from the centre of Suomussalmi, is an excellent day ski route due to its easy profile and beautiful scenery. The lean-to halfway along the track offers a great rest spot for eating and campfires by the lake scenery. The track runs through varied pine forest ridge terrain, where you can enjoy views along the Emäjoki River during skiing. The track includes small climbs and descents, but the descents are easy. Due to the route's length, it is recommended with reservations for families and beginners. If you wish, you can combine this route with the versatile tracks of the Haverinen ski resort.

    • Tracks for classic and skate skiing.
    • You can also start skiing directly from the yard of the Kiannon Kuohut spa hotel.

    Author’s recommendation

    This route is part of a continuous ski track (52 km) between the centre of Suomussalmi and the Ukkohalla ski resort. The track is open in late winter.
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Highest point
    204 m
    Lowest point
    178 m
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    Safety information

    • There are no big climbs or steep descents on the route, but keep sufficient distance from the skier in front.
    • The track is bidirectional, so always use the right-hand track.

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    You can start skiing either from the Syväyksenkatu parking area or alternatively from the yard of the Kiannon Kuohut spa hotel. After the starting point, the track follows Jalonuoma down to the riverbank and turns right at the intersection. Soon there is another intersection where the track turns left. At this point, you can choose the easier track turning left or the one continuing straight with more elevation changes. The tracks merge into one track after one kilometre of skiing. After this, the route continues towards the Haverinen ski resort as a bidirectional track. After just under three kilometres, continue straight at the intersection and continue another two kilometres to the Haverinen ski resort. After Haverinen ski resort, continue on the right-hand track for three kilometres. After just over one kilometre of skiing, the Aittokoski track turns right at the intersection. It is 3 kilometres from the intersection to the Aittokoski lean-to and the turning point of the track. On the way back, turn right from the first intersection back onto the three-kilometre track, which, after just over a kilometre, when turning right, continues back to the centre of Suomussalmi. After this, return along the same route to the starting point.

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    • The starting point is in the immediate vicinity of Suomussalmi bus station. See schedules here.

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    Directions

    Drive along highway 5 to Suomussalmi, where you turn to the Suomussalmi municipal centre. Continue on the road about 1 kilometre and turn left onto Syväyksenkatu, then immediately right to the parking area. On the way, you also pass the Kiannon Kuohut spa hotel, which is an alternative starting point for the track.

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    Coordinates

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    64.885528, 28.903473
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    64°53'07.9"N 28°54'12.5"E
    UTM
    35W 590134 7197052
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    Equipment

    • Equipment for either classic or skate skiing.

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    Cross-country skiing technique
    Skating, Classic
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    17.6 km
    Duration
    1:45 h
    Ascent
    31 m
    Descent
    31 m
    Highest point
    204 m
    Lowest point
    178 m
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