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Trace the Ice Age on the trails of Rokua Geopark

The trails in Rokua Geopark offer hikers a variety of breathtaking scenery. There are routes suitable for both longer hikes and shorter walks with the youngest members of the family. Hiking and mountain biking routes can be found on the Oulu River Valley Trail, in Rokua National Park and in the Lake Oulu hiking area. Themed nature trails at the Liimanninkoski Rapids in Muhos, the Lemmenpolku Trail and the Deer Trail in Manamansalo also showcase the area's interesting cultural history.

Explore the Rokua Geopark routes

In the list below you can see all the routes in our area. A map view is also available. Further down on this page you can browse the routes by theme.

Hiking

The hiking trails in Rokua Geopark are set in a unique environment. On your hike, you will experience ridge landscapes with lichens and clear-water ponds, deep river valleys with groves and rocky outcrops, and wide, sun-drenched lake shores.

Mountain biking

The most extensive official mountain bike trails in the Rokua Geopark area can be found in Rokua National Park. There are also combined hiking and mountain biking trails in Manamansalo on Lake Oulujärvi and in the Oulujoki Valley Tar Routes. You can bike on your own or take a guided tour.

Ice Age round trip trails

Rokua Geopark offers things to see and do for all ages! We have put together three ready-made itineraries for your day or overnight trip to Rokua Geopark. Along the ring routes you will find our most spectacular natural and cultural sites and a wide range of services. Grab your car or bike and take a trip on the Ice Age Trail to the Oulujoki River Valley, Rokua or Lake Oulujärvi!

Rokua Geopark’s accessible sites

Rokua Geopark offers great nature experiences and excursions for active holidaymakers and families who enjoy nature. There are also accessible sites and facilities where everyone can enjoy the area. Here are some of the accessible destinations suitable for travellers with reduced mobility.