Finland · Kuusamo
NUTS Karhunkierros
Distance
55 km
Date
May 22, 2026
Entry fee
170 EUR
€ / km
€3.09
Lapland´s flagship: rugged gorges, wooden bridges, and nonstop national park trail through the legendary Bear’s Trail.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
1146m
D+/KM
20.84m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
8.4%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-8.4%
Uphill gradient distribution
Route Profile
Analysed 2026-05-02Terrain breakdown
Terrain
Climbs
Top climbs
7.7 km · 147 m gain
starts km 33 · avg 1.9% · max 36.8%
0.9 km · 121 m gain
starts km 55 · avg 13.9% · max 36.6%
4.0 km · 120 m gain
starts km 10 · avg 3.0% · max 18.5%
Top descents
6.1 km · 145 m drop
starts km 14 · avg -2.4% · max -23.8%
1.2 km · 137 m drop
starts km 54 · avg -11.4% · max -45.8%
1.3 km · 111 m drop
starts km 48 · avg -9.0% · max -19.5%
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.
