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Hikers in VuokattiPhoto: Outdoors Kainuu
Hike in the breathtaking scenery of the Vuokatinvaara ridge to Möykynlampi – and refresh yourself in the clear water of the mystical forest pond! An experience you won’t forget!
From Vuokatinvaarat, this route offers views alternately to the west and east. The Möykyn loop climbs to the highest fells near Keima at Kettumäki and then along the western slopes of Matovaara toward Möykynvaara. Behind it awaits the magnificent Möykynlampi. On the shore of the pond there is a reservation hut and a fireplace in front of it. There is also a swimming platform on the shore.
There are several good rest spots along the way, for example Kettumäki’s kota, Möykynlampi, Heikkilä’s Pirtti café, and Ainola lean-to & kota.
The Möykyn loop runs entirely on ski trail bases. In some places the trail is a narrower path, but in many places wider, where two can walk side by side. The route is relatively easy, but large elevation differences add challenge. Especially after rain, the route may have slightly damper spots, but the trail base has been improved and boardwalks renewed during the summer of 2025.
The route is passable during snow-free seasons, not in winter.
Author’s recommendation
Stop by for a swim in Möykynlampi.
Have coffee at Heikkilä https://www.heikkilanpirtti.fi/
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Vuokatti Sport resort, Vuokatti FinlandHotel Aateli, Vuokatti Finland
Heikkilän Pirtti Ski Café, Vuokatti Finland
Safety information
On wet weather, rocky and root-covered sections are slippery.
Mountain bikers use the route.
The route is two-way in some parts.
Download the 112 app and keep your phone sufficiently charged.
In winter, it is a ski track, no hiking allowed.
Tips and suggestions
You can combine this route with other routes of the Vuokatinvaara ridge.
Roadbook
The route can be traveled in both directions.
The Möykyn hike follows entirely the ski trail bases of Vuokatinvaara. The route is not marked in the terrain as a separate mountain biking trail, so follow the ski trail signs.
The start is from the yard of Vuokatti Sports Institute in front of Vuokatti Arena. From the yard, cross the railway to the so-called ski bridge and immediately after the bridge turn first right and then left. The route passes next to Vuokatti Adventure Park.
From here, head through Länsirinteet towards the old Hostess School area and further towards Kettumäki. From there continue towards Möykyn, then to Heikkilä. From here you return to the Sports Institute area along the illuminated ski trail.
Vuokatti Adventure Park, Vuokatti Finland
Vuokatti Ski School, Vuokatti Finland
Eturinteiden tuolihissi Vuokatinrinteet, Vuokatti Finland
Hotel Aateli, Vuokatti Finland
Vuokatti Safaris, Vuokatti Finland
Kettumäki hut, Vuokatti Finland
Möykynlampi pond, Vuokatti Finland
Heikkilän Pirtti Ski Café, Vuokatti Finland
Ainola hut and lean-to-shelter, Vuokatti Finland
Lehmilampi hut, Vuokatti Finland
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Near the starting point of the route are bus stops for the routes Kajaani-Vuokatti-Sotkamo-Kuhmo and Kajaani-Vuokatti-Sotkamo-Joensuu.
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Directions
The route is located right in the heart of the Vuokatti tourist center and the starting point is beside Vuokatti Sport’s parking area. If you use a navigator, use the address Opistontie 1, 88610 Vuokatti.
The easiest way to get there is by car, but buses stopping next to the parking area also operate on the routes Kajaani-Vuokatti-Sotkamo-Kuhmo and Kajaani-Vuokatti-Sotkamo-Joensuu and vice versa.
Parking
Vuokatti Arena parking area, Opistontie 1, 88610 Vuokatti
Free parking on site
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
More information about Vuokatti services from the www.vuokatti.fi website
Author’s map recommendations
Book recommendations for this region:
Equipment
Accessible with regular hiking shoes suitable for normal weather.
It is recommended to pack snacks and drinks.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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