Kempele is a region in Finland characterized by a diverse landscape of forests, swamp areas, and serene lakes. This varied terrain provides a suitable environment for several outdoor activities, including road cycling, hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more. Notable natural features include the Köykkyri recreational area, which encompasses swamp, forest, and lake environments, and the Pilpasuo Nature Trail, winding through a 3,000-year-old coastal bog.
For those seeking things to do in Kempele, the region…
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hikers
5.61km
01:25
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

6.16km
01:33
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
14.7km
03:44
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40m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
5.05km
01:17
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20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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163
riders
32.6km
02:34
70m
70m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

38
riders
26.9km
01:51
90m
90m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
21.3km
01:34
60m
60m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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83
riders
47.1km
02:03
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50m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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riders
18.2km
00:44
60m
60m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

35
riders
20.7km
00:49
50m
50m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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riders
43.0km
01:42
110m
110m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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62
riders
94.0km
05:14
100m
100m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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45
riders
42.7km
02:29
100m
100m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

50
riders
24.4km
01:26
40m
40m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
26.3km
01:30
80m
80m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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55
runners
21.0km
02:13
50m
50m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

20
runners
14.3km
01:30
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
16.2km
01:41
30m
30m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
7.32km
00:46
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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17
riders
41.1km
02:08
110m
110m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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riders
61.8km
03:08
210m
210m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17
riders
31.6km
01:37
80m
80m
Hard gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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7
riders
39.4km
02:03
100m
100m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Kempele offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Hiking, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features 130 routes across these sports. These routes have been explored by more than 5,000 visitors.
Kempele's outdoor routes are popular, with more than 5,000 visitors having explored them on komoot. The routes have received an average rating of 4.36 out of 5 stars from 176 ratings.
Kempele offers 7 dedicated road cycling routes, with options connecting to the broader Oulu cycling network. Cyclists can find detailed routes and information in the Road Cycling Routes around Kempele guide. These routes often feature vast pine forests and open landscapes.
Kempele is integrated into the extensive Oulu cycling network, which includes well-maintained cycle lanes. Some sections of the wide, red concrete 'Baana' cycle lanes extend towards Kempele, providing dedicated paths for cyclists. The region has 55 cycling routes available.
Popular hiking trails in Kempele include the Koiralatu Dog Trail, Marjasuo Duckboards loop, Linnalampi loop, and Lintulampi Lake loop. The Köykkyrin retkireitistö is a longer route, approximately 22.4 miles (36 km), which also offers several shorter circular paths. More details are available in the Hiking around Kempele guide.
Mountain biking is popular in Kempele, particularly in the Köykkyri recreational area. The Köykkyrin retkireitistö serves as a mountain biking and hiking route, offering varied terrain. Additional trails traverse pine forests and boardwalks through marshland, as detailed in the MTB Trails around Kempele guide.
Kempele's diverse network includes routes suitable for various skill levels, making it possible to find family-friendly cycling options. The well-maintained cycling infrastructure and integration with the Oulu network provide accessible paths. The Cycling around Kempele guide can assist in finding suitable routes.
Kempele's trails feature diverse natural attractions. The Köykkyri recreational area includes swamp, forest, and the Mourunkijärvi lake, along with the Linnunradan tila alpaca farm. The Pilpasuo Nature Trail winds through a 3,000-year-old coastal bog, offering wooden walkways and campfire sites.
Yes, Kempele offers dog-friendly options such as the Koiralatu Dog Trail, which is specifically designed for activities with dogs. Many other trails through forests and open landscapes are also suitable for walking with dogs.
Komoot offers several guides for Kempele, including Road Cycling Routes around Kempele, Hiking around Kempele, Cycling around Kempele, MTB Trails around Kempele, Running Trails around Kempele, and Gravel biking around Kempele.
Official information about Kempele can be found on the municipality's website. The official website for Kempele is www.kempele.fi. For direct inquiries, the phone number is +358 8 55872200.
Yes, Kempele provides 44 routes specifically for jogging. These routes traverse various landscapes, including forests and recreational areas. The Running Trails around Kempele guide offers detailed information on these paths.

