You are warmly welcome to the world's second oldest and the most traditional Finnish orienteering and holiday week - Kainuu Orienteering Week. In 2022 the event will be held in Puolanka and Luhtakangas competition area. We offer perfect pine forest terrain of Luhtakangas and challenging Äikänvaara hill area with magnificent sceneries!
NEW IN 2022! The 1st official Kainuu MTB-O Week 3.-8.7.2022 in Puolanka. Come and enjoy the best MTB-O terrains and great landscapes of Kainuu.
Among the participants in the open courses on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 the winners of the drawn prizes.
Read moreIn the women’s elite class, ski orienteer Mira Kaskinen from Rastikarhut took the win in the second stage, noting that her orienteering performance on the demanding and steep slopes was better than on Sunday.
In the men’s elite class, Aaro Aho of Valkeakosken Haka claimed victory with a time of 1:01:52 on the 8.8 km course. With the win, he also moved into first place in the overall standings of Kainuu Orienteering Week.
Read moreThe health centre (Keskuskatu 9), located in the centre of Sotkamo, is open Monday to Thursday from 8:00 to 16:00, and on Fridays from 8:00 to 15:00.
Please note that X-ray services close at 15:00, and on Fridays at 14:00.
The health centre is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Before visiting an emergency clinic, please call the Medical Helpline on 116 117.
Read moreThe list of GPS-tracked athletes for tomorrow’s second stage (Tuesday, 1 July) has now been updated on the website.
As with the previous day, GPS tracking will be available only for the elite classes (H/D21E).
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