Hiidenkierros
Sotkamo
-
Distances: 3 km, 5 km, 5,2 km, 10 km, 10,5 km, 13,2 km
-
Surface: Polku
-
Location: Sotkamo
-
Date:
18 Oct
Race description
All information on this page is based on open source data. We do our best to keep it updated but cannot guarantee that everything is correct. If you see any inaccuracies, contact us and we will correct it as soon as possible.
The Hiidenkierros trail running event will be held next autumn on Saturday, October 18th. The event offers various distances, including 3–5 km routes suitable for families and schoolchildren, as well as the more challenging Kitulankierros (10.5 km). The Hiidenkierros loop trail winds through stunning landscapes in Hiidenportti National Park, where participants will encounter majestic gorge valleys and beautiful lake views. The route is demanding but also includes rest stops, making it an excellent destination for a day trip.
Highlights
- The route passes through the national park's most famous sight, the imposing Hiidenportti gorge, where the rock walls drop vertically for up to twenty meters.
- The Hiidenkierros ring trail rewards the traveler with stunning views and takes hikers to experience the wilderness of Korpi-Kainuu at its best.
- Along the route, there are several viewpoints as well as pleasant pond and lake vistas that make the hike particularly enjoyable.
Questions & Answers
Additional information
Detailed information
- Race name: Hiidenkierros
- Location name: Sotkamo
- Distances: 3 km, 5 km, 5,2 km, 10 km, 10,5 km, 13,2 km
- Organizer website: https://hiidenkierros.fi/
- Surface / Race type Polku