You are warmly welcome to spend an experiential orienteering and holiday week for the whole family in Jämäsvaara, Kuhmo, Finland. Jämäsvaara is one of the most legendary and finest orienteering and nature destinations in Kuhmo and Kainuu. The magnificent terrain and landscapes of the area attracts the eyes (and shoes) and offers orienteers a memorable orienteering experience.
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Reminder for orienteers about the embargoed areas for Vuokatti-Jukola 2027 and Kainuu Orienteering Week 2025!
Read moreIn 2025, the competition center of the Kainuu Orienteering Week will be located at Heikkilä’s Pirtti in Ohravaara. This summer, orienteers will get to explore a historic Kainuu hill landscape that has been inhabited since the 1800s. What echoes of the past can be felt in these surroundings?
Read moreLooking for an unforgettable orienteering experience without the pressure of competition? Kainuu Orienteering Week’s open recreational classes are perfect for you! Open courses recreational classes offer something for everyone – from fun beginner routes for young children and families to technically demanding A-level courses for experienced orienteers.
Choose a course that suits your level and mood – and enjoy the best of orienteering in the rugged landscapes of Kainuu, on world-class maps and expertly designed courses.
In this article, you’ll find descriptions of all Kainuu O-Week recreational courses along with key information and sample maps and courses.
Read moreTake part in our customer survey and you could win a free entry to the Kainuu Orienteering Week – either in Sotkamo 2025 or Suomussalmi 2026!
By answering the survey, you’ll help us improve the Kainuu Orienteering Week and make it an even higher-quality experience.
All responses are handled anonymously and confidentially. Completing the survey will take no more than 10 minutes. The deadline to participate is April 30, 2025.
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+358 44 512 3517 (on weekdays at 9-16)
info@rastiviikko.fi
Urho Kekkosen katu 4 B, 1.krs, 87100 Kajaani
+358 44 512 3517 (on weekdays at 9-16)
accommodation@rastiviikko.fi
Urho Kekkosen katu 4 B, 1.krs, 87100 Kajaani, Finland
kilpailunjohtaja@rastiviikko.fi
Jukka Liuha
+358 44 767 9533
jukka.liuha@rastiviikko.fi
