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View of Kuivasjärvi Lake – Merikoski Dam and Fish Ladder loop from Oulu

View of Kuivasjärvi Lake – Merikoski Dam and Fish Ladder loop from Oulu

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4.3

(4)

riders

View of Kuivasjärvi Lake – Merikoski Dam and Fish Ladder loop from Oulu

02:07

40.9km

100m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 257 m

After 40.7 km for 257 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.4 km

Heinikorpi

Forest

22.4 km

Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

In this forest you will find an inviting mix of trails and boardwalks. A perfect place for a hike!

Tip by

23.2 km

Picnic area

Highlight • Rest Area

This is a cozy place tucked away in the forest, perfect for a picknick during your hike.

Tip by

24.6 km

Wooden Bridge in the Forest

Highlight • Bridge

28.4 km

Picknick area

Highlight • Rest Area

This diverse area is truly a hikers paradise. This picknick area is covered so it is a welcome break in all kinds of weather.

Tip by

31.9 km

View of Kuivasjärvi

Highlight • Lake

Kuivasjärvi is a shallow, tranquil lake in the northern part of Oulu, Finland. Here you can enjoy views of the water and the rich birdlife.

Tip by

32.0 km

View of Kuivasjärvi Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view out across the lake

Tip by

34.9 km

Annanpuisto

Forest

39.1 km

Lassinkallionsilta Bridge and Fountains View

Highlight • Bridge

Nice view of the rocks and the water fountains in the distance

Tip by

39.3 km

Merikoski Dam and Fish Ladder

Highlight • Structure

The Merikoski fish ladder in Oulu is 750 meters long with 64 steps leading past the power plant. From May to October, you can watch salmon and trout making their way upstream.

Tip by

40.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.7 km

12.6 km

6.47 km

783 m

223 m

Surfaces

23.8 km

11.9 km

3.49 km

1.29 km

334 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 31 August

18°C

11°C

36 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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View of Kuivasjärvi Lake – Merikoski Dam and Fish Ladder loop from Oulu

Forest Trail

Picnic area

Wooden Bridge in the Forest

Picknick area

View of Kuivasjärvi

View of Kuivasjärvi Lake

Lassinkallionsilta Bridge and Fountains View

Merikoski Dam and Fish Ladder

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