Pökkelöperä 

 

Pökkelöperä is located on the southern side of the Vuokatti hills. The terrain of Pökkelöperä was the reserve terrain for the Vuokatti World Orienteering Championships, which was eventually used for training. As for the terrain, Pökkelöperä is a good and small-scale danger terrain, and the surface of the hills resembles the rocky terrain of southern Finland at best. However, the slopes and slow-moving terrain sections make the terrain a full-fledged Kainuu orienteering terrain.

Pökkelöperä offers a challenging middle-distance style exercise, with tight control taking but moderate ascent meters.

Distance: 4.9 km

Scale: 1:7 500

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Solukot

A challenging mid-distance training course is available in the Solukot area. The terrain of Solukko promises an unprecedented orienteering treat on a new map. Orienteers will be able to see flat rocky areas as well as challenging hills of spruce slopes.

Distance: 5,9 km

Scale: 1:10 000 

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Ketunvaara

Ketunvaara offers a challenging middle distance training. The terrain of Ketunvaara is good, but visibility is poor in places. The course offers a precise orienteering challenge, and there is no possibility of straightening the course. The training area is located approximately 15 kilometers from the Vuokatti Sport Resort.

Distance: 4,5 km

Scale: 1:7 500

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Tipasoja

A medium-distance training course is available on the fast-paced Tipasoja. The training area located in the village of Tipasoja in the eastern part of the municipality, about half an hour’s drive from the Vuokatti Sport Resort. When heading to Tipasoja, it is also worth stopping by Hiidenportti National Park, where the rugged gorge landscapes will delight hikers.

Distance: 9,2 km

Scale: 1:10 000 

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Pöllyvaara

An extended middle distance training map is available in the fast-paced Pöllyvaara. The training area is located about a five-minute drive from the center of Sotkamo.

Distance: 7,6 km

Scale: 1:10 000 

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Alamaasto

Alamaasto is a well-traveled, trail-rich ridge terrain that spreads around Vuokatti Sport resort. A network of ski slopes and trails crisscross the area and visibility is mainly good. A contour map is also available, and the orienteering task focuses on orienteering using contour lines. You can spot a large pile of snow in the terrain, under which there is stored snow for the first snow track in the autumn. Remember to watch out for roller skiers in the roller track area! Permanent controls.

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Scale: 1:7 500

Type: Permanent Controls