Hiking - Let’s go hiking with a backpack on!

The Rokua Geopark area is well-suited for one- or two-day hikes. Ranging from easy to intermediate level

The most important route, the 20 km long Emperor’s Tour (Keisarinkierros), sign-posted and marked with white paint is situated partly on the Emperor’s Road. The Emperor’s Tour leads through the most popular sights and natural attractions in the Rokuanvaara area.

 Walking the tour takes you, for example, to Rokua National Park, an area preserved under a shore preservation programme, kettle hole Syvyydenkaivo which is the deepest of its kind in the country, Rokua’s highest elevation Pookivaara and a fireguard’s hut. The Emperor’s Tour also serves as a connection between the main service providers in the area,  Hotel Rokuanhovi, Rokua health&spa hotel and Travel Centre Suppa.

 Along the route there are lean-to shelters or Lappish kota huts at lakes Kirvesjärvi and Saarinen, a wilderness hut at Pookivaara, and a cooking place and a camping area at Pitkäjärvi lake. Also the Rokuanjärvi shelter is located near the route. By walking the whole route you may get a representative view of Rokua’s landscape and services.<

Hiking

The hiking routes of Geopark offer different options, both for beginners and for more experienced hikers.

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Paddling

Paddling represents physical exercise comparable to hiking. In paddling, your arms and middle muscles...

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Picking berries and mushrooms

The area of Geopark is a treasure trove for berry and mushroom picking.

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Boating and lure fishing

Lake Oulujärvi is referred to as “The Sea of Kainuu”, and for a good reason: the lake is so wide

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Diving

Many people travel to warmer countries to do diving, but a diving tour...

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Mountain biking

Mountain biking is a fun and ecological way to move in the nature...

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Swimming

Sometimes it is okay just to relax and spend a day on the beach to catch some rays.

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Kiteboarding

Kiteboarding is surfing on the water using a special kiteboard, surfboard or other similar board.

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Fishing

In Lake Oulujärvi you can catch whitefish, perch, pike and pikeperch.

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