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Snowmobilers in SuomussalmiPhoto: Kipinämedia Oy
The Hossa snowmobile route offers a wonderful experience and during the route you can truly enjoy the joy of snowmobiling in the midst of stunning nature and forget the rush of everyday life for a moment.
The Hossa snowmobile route offers a rewarding driving experience in snowy landscapes. The snowmobile trails are well maintained and offer magnificent views of forests, swamps, and lakes. On the way you can enjoy the quiet wilderness and admire the scenery during stops. The Hossa route suits snowmobilers of all levels. Overall, the Hossa snowmobile route provides an unforgettable adventure for snowmobile enthusiasts. Head towards Suomussalmi and set out on an enjoyable ride. The route also includes sections driven on ice, so check the condition of the ice before starting to ensure a safe ride.
Mandatory trail permit throughout Kainuu:
https://kuhmo.cpu.fi/tuote-osasto/kainuun-uraluvat/
Author’s recommendation
The cafe at Martin Selkonen’s wilderness center is open almost daily during winter.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Show elevation profileRest stops
Kultainen Kukko, Suomussalmi FinlandKiannon Kuohut Recreational Spa hotel, Suomussalmi Finland
Kyläkauppa Papupata
Safety information
The route includes road crossings as well as sections driven on ice. Please check the condition of the ice before starting your trip to ensure a safe ride throughout the route. Note that there are two current spots on Kiantajärvi, so stay on the marked trail!
Speed limits for snowmobiling
- The maximum allowed speed for snowmobiles on land areas is 60 km/h
- On ice-covered water areas the speed is at most 80 km/h, but on the route 60 km/h
Tips and suggestions
Refueling points:
St 1 Suomussalmi
Piispajärvi village shop Papupata
SEO Hossa
Roadbook
The route follows marked snowmobile trails, with a total length of 232.2 km. There is a refueling point in Hossa.
The route includes road crossings as well as sections driven on ice. Please check the condition of the ice before starting your trip to ensure a safe ride throughout the route.
Start from the Spa Hotel Kiannon Kuohut, the snowmobile trail leaves from the end of the building. Note that you must stay on the marked snowmobile trail as there are current spots near the shore. The snowmobile trail towards Hossa starts from the shore on the ice, at the intersection follow the marked trail to the left towards the southeast. The snowmobile trail branches about 33 km into the ride, turn right and continue about 51 km, then turn right again for another 26 km. Refueling is possible in Hossa and if you go to the fuel station go straight, for other destinations turn right. The snowmobile trail branches again after about 29 km, continue on the left snowmobile trail for about 47 km and choose the trail going to the right. The next stage leads to Kiantajärvi, be careful and only drive on the marked snowmobile trail, as there is a current spot on the lake. The current spot is about 7 km into the ice ride between the continents. Another current spot starts a little before the bridge underpass, so drive only on the marked trail. The snowmobile trail returns to the starting point.
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Public transport
No public transport.
Get Timetable to destination
Directions
Follow the signs to Suomussalmi.
Parking
You can leave a car and trailer at the parking lot of Spa Hotel Kiannon Kuohut. Parking for snowmobilers agreed separately.
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Author’s map recommendations
Equipment
Normal equipment suitable for snowmobiling.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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