Cycling
In Kuhmo, you can cycle amidst nature’s embrace. The forests and lakes provide the perfect backdrop for cycling excursions suitable for both beginners and experienced cyclists.
In Kuhmo, there’s an abundance of cycling and mountain biking trails for leisurely rides and more challenging adventures. You can choose from delightful coastal paths, trails, and off-road routes.
You can explore Kuhmo’s trails with city bikes, mountain bikes and Fatbikes available for rent from Kalevala Juhlatakomo / Hotel Kalevala rental services.
For road cyclists, the Kuhmoniemi cultural route or the Haataja-Häkkilä loop are recommended, or you can even combine them. In the city center, you’ll find a scenic coastal path.
For mountain bikers, we recommend trails such as Hepokangas loop.
Renting of Bicycles
In Kuhmo, you can also rent different types of bicycles. The following local businesses offer bike rentals:
- Kalevalan Juhlatakomo Oy / Kalevala Camping, 045 255 2955. Trail bikes, mountain bikes and fatbikes
- Tmi Sammalkota, 044 294 6228. Mountain bike rental
- Kesport Piipponen, 08 651 445. Bicycle rental
- Varikkosuora, 046 922 8145. Electric bike rental
- Sanninco, 040 832 2489. Electric bike rental
- Kalevala Experience, 044 275 5288. Fatbike and electric bike rental
Cycling Routes
Kuhmo’s mountain biking trails have recently been improved, and route signs are now in place on the following trails:
- Hepokangas Loop – 12 km
- Jämäs Loop Trail – 2 km
- Mäntykangas Loop Trail – 2 km
Routes in Fluent:
Hepokangas Loop – 12 km, starting point at the Sports Centre (Martinpolku 4)
Mäntykangas Loop Trail – starting point at Sotkamontie 460
Jämäs Loop Trail – starting point at Sotkamontie 570