Finland · Kuusamo
Distance
166 km
Date
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NUTS Karhunkierros – 166 km
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
2,441m
D+/KM
14.7m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
7.9%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-7.9%
Uphill gradient distribution
| 2–5% | 21.5 km | |
|---|---|---|
| 5–10% | 13.6 km | |
| 10–15% | 6.4 km | |
| 15–20% | 2.6 km | |
| 20%+ | 2.9 km |
Route Profile
AnalysedTerrain breakdown
| 27.8% | Uphill |
|---|---|
| 44.3% | Flat |
| 27.9% | Downhill |
Terrain
NUTS Karhunkierros – 166 km 166km Top Climbs
Top Climbs
| 1 | 7.7 km · 148 m gain starts km 145 · avg 1.9% · max 38.9% |
|---|---|
| 2 | 6.1 km · 144 m gain starts km 37 · avg 2.4% · max 24.6% |
| 3 | 1.2 km · 137 m gain starts km 2 · avg 11.4% · max 46.5% |
Top descents
| 1 | 7.7 km · 148 m drop starts km 16 · avg -1.9% · max -35.5% |
|---|---|
| 2 | 1.2 km · 136 m drop starts km 166 · avg -11.6% · max -44.0% |
| 3 | 3.7 km · 130 m drop starts km 128 · avg -4.0% · max -23.4% |
NUTS Karhunkierros – 166 km 166km GPX
Getting to NUTS Karhunkierros – 166 km
Nearest airport
Kuusamo (KAO) / Oulu (OUL)
Notes
Start: ~30–60 min from KAO; ~2.5–3.5 hrs from OUL / Public transport: Limited; car strongly recommended / Accommodation: Limited in peak season; book early
FAR
It’ll possibly take 3+ hours from the closest large airport to arrive. Plan your adventure accordingly, take an extra day for those after-race beers or Curranz.
