Oulu boasts a variety of nature sights, from rafts and lakes to swamps and forests. Nature trails are marked and well-maintained, and there is also a number of campfire sites with free wood for you to use! Enjoy hiking, biking or canoeing and get soothed in the pure northern nature! Remember also to take good care of the environment while traveling.
Nature trails in Oulu
Kokkokankaan kaarto - 3,8 km mountain biking & hiking route.
Pikisaari Island Canoeing Route 2,5 km, Oulu Finland
Pikisaari island in Oulu is a well-known place of artisans and artists, which opens up in a completely new way from the waters.
Two Lakes Loop Cycling Route 17 km, Oulu
Oulu is a well-known cycling city with more than 600 km of cycling lanes. The Two Lakes route offers a great overview of the heart of the cycling city.
Bicycle mainroute 4, Oulu - Kiiminki
Easy bicycle route to Kiiminki.
Bicycle mainroute 12, Oulu - Nallikari
From the city to the seashore by bike.
Bicycle main route 3, Oulu - Kaijonharju
A beautiful route in versatile sceneries of Oulu.
Bicycle mainroute 10, Oulu - Kempele - Liminka - Lumijoki
Bay sceneries and watching the birds.
Oulujoki River Delta Route 4 km, Oulu Finland
Urban landscapes, narrow canals, numerous islands, and bridges - that´s what makes the Oulujoki delta route.
Bicycle main route 2, Oulu - Linnanmaa - Ritaharju
Bicycle route from Oulu city to the University campus and Ritaharju.
Hollihaka Canoeing Route 2,5 km, Oulu Finland
The canoeing route around Hollihaka is a short canoeing route near the center of Oulu. The route is well suited as a canoeing or SUP boarding for the whole family.
Hietasaari Canoeing Route 7 km, Oulu Finland
On Hietasaari canoeing route, you get to know the river Oulujoki delta and the open sea area in front of the sandy beach of Nallikari.
Bicycle mainroute 11, Oulu - Oulunsalo - Airport
Bicycle route from Oulu city to the airport.
Isokankaan Kierros Loop Trail 10 km, Oulu Finland
Isokankankaan Kierros is part of the Sanginjoki hiking area, which is a large outdoor area near Oulu. The terrain of the area varies from dark spruce forests to esker ridge terrains.
The City Center-Nallikari Canoeing Route 4 km, Oulu Finland
From the City center to Nallikari route leads from the heart of the city through relaxing nature to the sandy beaches of Nallikari.
Bicycle mainroute 8, Oulu - Maikkula - Muhos
Route to Muhos and to Turkansaari outdoor museum.
Oulujoki River Valley Tar Route
The Tar Route is a versatile hiking route between Oulu's Sankivaara and Rokua National Park. Along the way there are swamps, forests, fields and waterways.Bicycle main route 1, Oulu - Haukipudas
The path to the north.
Oulu is a beautiful city for cycling. Its cycleway network, the most extensive in Finland, covers the entire city and neighboring municipalities.
Vihiluoto birdwatching Nature Trail, 800 m.
Beautiful 800 meters long accessible nature trail by the sea. Along the path there is a bird watching tower and a fire place. The path starts from behind the Finlandia Hotel Airport Oulu and near the ending point is the restaurant Vihiluodon Torppa. There are several species of birds in the area.
Bicycle mainroute 9, Oulu - Kaakkuri - Kempele Zeppelin
Bicycle route to Kempele and shopping center Zeppelin.
Art Linnakallio - Taidebaana/ Art Route
Kempeleen kunta haki 2019 Art Linnakallio goes Baana -teemalla taiteilijoita suunnittelemaan ja tekemään paikkasidonnaisia teoksia kahdeksan alikulkusillan yhteyteen. Alikulkusillat sijaitsevat Kempeleen vilkkaimman pyöräily- ja kävelyreitti Baanan varrella.
In 2019, the municipality of Kempele initiated an art project with the theme "Art Linnakallio goes Baana," inviting artists to design and create site-specific artworks for eight underpass bridges. These underpass bridges are located along Baana, Kempele's busiest cycling and walking route.
Regenerate
Bicycle mainroute 7, Oulu - Kontinkangas
By bike to sports events. This route takes you to the Raksila sports area where you find a swimming hall, baseball stadion, Ice hockey hall, and event & sports center Ouluhalli.
Pilpasuo Nature Trail (sense-invigorating route) 7 km, Oulu Finland
Pilpasuo sense-invigorating route invites you to experience nature with all senses! This nature trail offers small tasks which make hikers feel nature in a new way.
Mourundi 19 km - Köykkyri trails in Kempele. Hiking & MTB
You can find swamp area, forest terrain, duckboards and fireplaces along the route. There is also Mourunkijärvi lake nearby as well as Linnunradan tila alpaca farm. Köykkyri website
Bicycle mainroute 5, Oulu - Talvikangas
The beautiful route along the river Oulujoki.
Bicycle mainroute 6, Oulu - Hiukkavaara
Bicycle route from the city to the train station (bus station), to Raksila, and to Hiukkavaara.