Finland · Kuusamo
NUTS Karhunkierros
166 km
Date
May 22, 2026
Entry fee
235 EUR
€ / km
€1.42
Series
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Lapland´s flagship: rugged gorges, wooden bridges, and nonstop national park trail through the legendary Bear’s Trail.
Calendar
Terrain
Fjell / Arctic Fell
Elevation Data
2441 Meters Total
29.41 Predicted Elevation per KM
In a circular course, on your average climb, you'll be going up 29.41 meters per KM. For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop averages 145 meters per km of climbing.
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.