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Cross-Country Skiing
· Kuhmo
Harakkasaari sun ski trail 5 km, Kuhmo Finland
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Harakkasaari's sunny track, KuhmoPhoto: Pasi Korhonen, CC BY-ND, Outdoors Kainuu
Experience what makes the land of a thousand lakes so unique by enjoying cross country skiing, a typical Finnish activity, on a beautiful ice-covered lake.
Enjoy a relaxed but active cross-country ski tour on the Harakkasaari track in Kuhmo. This easy ski trail is perfect for beginners as well as advanced skiers. The trail runs mostly over the Lammasjärvi lake. It gives you an impression how it feels like to ski on a frozen lake enjoying the spring sun. The track goes around the Harakkasaari island and provides you a beautiful view over the Lammasjärvi lake. The Harakkasaari island is a picturesque island, covered by pine trees and offers a nice campfire site at the south end. After you have skied around the island continue your journey on the track on the mainland. Small altitude differences give the final part of the mainland track an extra dimension. The trail is wide and two-way and has a track for classic and free technique skiing. Choose the direction you circle the tour based on the current wind direction and sunshine: It is recommended to ski with a tailwind on the lake.
Author’s recommendation
Make sure to bring e.g. some sausages to enjoy a lovely campfire with a beautiful view from the shore of Harakkassaari island.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
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- Harakkasaari ski trail is a two-way track so make sure that you ski on the correct track in order to not get in the way of other skiers.
- When skiing on the lake check current ice conditions. Check updated ski track information here.
Tips and suggestions
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If you wish, you can also go on snowshoes on the route, as there is plenty of space next to the trail. Skiing with your dog is also permitted, the dog in the leash.
- To make your cross-country skiing outing even more exciting, combine the Harakkasaari track with the Hepokangas ski trail. The Hepokangas track is beautifully located in the forest so that you can enjoy a diverse landscape during this combined trip.
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Public transport
Public transport (bus) information can be found on https://www.matkahuolto.fi/en. There are bus connections available to Kuhmo centre. However, from there it is still 3,3 km to the track.
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Directions
- When arriving by car from the direction of Vuokatti, follow road number 76. At the end of road 76, take the first exit on the roundabout to road 912. Follow this road and turn into Väinämöinen, 88900 Kuhmo where you can find parking possibilities.
- When arriving by car from the direction of Nurmes, follow road number 75. At the end of the highway, merge into road 76. At the end of road 76, take the first exit on the roundabout to road 912. Follow this road and turn into Väinämöinen, 88900 Kuhmo where you can find parking possibilities.
- When arriving by car from the direction of Lentua, follow road number 912. Right after you cross the Tönölänsalmem bridge in Kuhmo, turn to the left for Visitor Centre Petola or a bit further into Väinämöinen for other parking possibilities.
Parking
- There are plenty of free parking places at Väinämöinen, 88900 Kuhmo.
- There are parking possibilities at the nearby Visitor Center Petola as well.
Coordinates
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The following links provide you with information about Kuhmo.
- Kuhmo tourist information can be found here: https://www.kuhmo.fi/matkailu/en/.
- Additional tourist information can be found on https://www.discoveringfinland.com/lakeland/kuhmo/ Note that the Kalevala Village mentioned there is not in business anymore.
- Information about the Kuhmo visitor center can be found here: https://www.nationalparks.fi/en/kuhmovisitorcentre. Visitor center Petola is located near the Harakkasaari ski trail.
- Equipment rental information can be found here: http://www.hotellikalevala.fi/rental.
Author’s map recommendations
Equipment
- Classic or free technique skiing equipment.
- Rental equipment can be obtained at Hotel Kalevala which is located next to the track. Visit http://www.hotellikalevala.fi/rental for more information.
- If you want to take a break, take some snacks/food and equipment for fire making, with you.
- Also try snowshoeing!
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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