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Kantolan Lenkki- circular hiking route, 6km, Kivesvaara Finland

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Along this hiking route you will experience the beautiful landscape of Kivesvaara hill, soak up fresh forest air and enjoy amazing views of the surrounding lakes.

moderate

Distance 6 km

1:45 h

96 m

297 m

201 m

The hike starts at the top of Kivesvaara hill next to the parking spot. It is a circular track so you follow the track in either direction. At the beginning of your hike take some time to explore the top of Kivesvaara hill. There you will find a scenic viewpoint where you can sit down and admire the gorgeous view of the surrounding lakes Kivesjärvi and Oulujärvi. Next to it there is Kainuu rock park which features a collection of rocks. You can explore the history of Finnish bedrock while walking through this park. Afterwards follow the loop upwards until you reach a junction. Turn right and continue following the track until you reach the bottom of the loop. The markings on the trees as well as signs and information boards will point you towards the right track. You can spot birds at several birdhouses along the way. From the bottom of the loop, the route will take you upwards through a natural forest path until you reach your parking spot again.

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For an even better experience at Kivesvaara you can combine this hike with the two other tracks Louhoksen Kierros and Kurun Polku.

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moderate

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Kantolan Lenkki is an easy hike in the Kivesvaara area. It does not require any special skills. A large part of the loop follows a gravel road. However, the route also goes up a steep natural path through the forest which may be slippery depending on the weather condition. The hike is well suited for fitness walking. Part of the track from the starting point to the upper left junction is very even which is why this part is suitable for people with limited mobility.

Part of the hiking route follows and crosses a main road. Hikers need to pay attention to cars. Depending on the weather condition the path through the forest may be slippery.

Tips and suggestions

At the top of Kivesvaara hill you will find bathrooms, rubbish bins and benches. There is also the Arctic Giant Hotel if you want to spend the night.

More information about hiking in the Kivesvaara area can be found here

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The hike starts at the top of Kivesvaara hill next to the parking spot. Follow the route upwards until you reach a junction. Turn right and follow the path. At the next junction turn right and continue straight ahead until you reach the bottom of the loop. From there the route will take you upwards through the forest until you reach your parking spot again. You will cross the main road on your way up.

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Kantolan Lenkki- circular hiking route, 6km, Kivesvaara Finland

Directions

The ideal starting point for this hike is at the top of Kivesvaara hill. The best way to get there is by car.

Parking

There are several parking spots at the starting point. You can also find other places along the track to park your car for a different starting point and the possibility of combining this track with other hikes.

Coordinates

64.460849, 27.541944

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64°27'39.1"N 27°32'31.0"E

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35W 526069 7148480

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This hike does not require any special equipment or clothing. We recommend outdoors clothing and hiking shoes.

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Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

6 km

Duration

1:45 h

Ascent

96 m

Descent

96 m

Highest point

297 m

Lowest point

201 m

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