Finland · Kuusamo
NUTS Karhunkierros
Distance
83 km
Date
May 22, 2026
Entry fee
195 EUR
€ / km
€2.35
Lapland´s flagship: rugged gorges, wooden bridges, and nonstop national park trail through the legendary Bear’s Trail.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
1304m
D+/KM
15.71m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
8.1%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-7.5%
Uphill gradient distribution
Route Profile
Analysed 2026-05-02Terrain breakdown
Terrain
Climbs
Top climbs
7.7 km · 148 m gain
starts km 61 · avg 1.9% · max 37.8%
0.9 km · 121 m gain
starts km 83 · avg 13.9% · max 36.9%
4.0 km · 120 m gain
starts km 37 · avg 3.0% · max 18.8%
Top descents
1.2 km · 136 m drop
starts km 81 · avg -11.6% · max -44.8%
3.7 km · 131 m drop
starts km 44 · avg -3.6% · max -23.4%
1.3 km · 111 m drop
starts km 76 · avg -9.0% · max -18.6%
Race files
Logistics
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.
