The orienteering week for the whole family and a midsummer holiday week will take place in the rugged landscapes of Upper Kainuu, in Puolanka, utilizing the magnificent fell and pine-heath terrains of the Paljakka region.
The orienteering week experience is complemented by the 7th annual Kainuu MTBO Week (Kainuun Pyöräsuunnistusrastiviikko) from July 4th to 9th, 2027.

Summer and the Kainuu Orienteering Week are approaching! We have now published the daily race course distances, start location numbers, and map scales for all competition categories and open (recreational) courses on our website.
This Easter holiday is the perfect time to check out what the upcoming orienteering week has in store and start getting ready for the magnificent terrain of Kainuu. The course lengths give you a great preview of the challenges and physical demands of each race day.
Read moreKainuu offers a wide variety of options for hiking and outdoor activities. This article provides an overview of the hiking routes in Hossa. A separate introduction to the trails in the Suomussalmi area was published on March 20, 2026.
Read moreKainuu offers a wide variety of options for hiking and outdoor activities. This article provides an overview of the hiking routes in Suomussalmi. A separate introduction to the trails in the Hossa area will be published next week.
Read moreKettle hole terrains (suppamaasto) in Kainuu are familiar to many orienteers from previous Kainuu Orienteering Weeks (KOW). In this article series, we introduce their unique characteristics and share expert training tips. This spring, Kainuu Orienteering Week’s channels will take a closer look at two classic types of Kainuu orienteering terrain: kettle hole (suppa) and fell (vaara) terrains.
In our first feature, we dive into kettle hole terrains guided by Pasi Jokelainen. This terrain type and the course setting at KRV are very familiar to Jokelainen, as he has been involved in mapping and course planning for Kainuu Orienteering Week for nearly 30 years.
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