University of Oulu & Two Lake Tour

In northern Oulu, this is a nice route combining paths along sections of two lakes — Kuivasjärvi & Pyykösjärvi — and the campus of the University of Oulu, all connected by a good network of cycle paths (järvi=lake). There are some nice wooded views and wooded sections with lovely birch trees.

Start at Kuivasjärvi (lake) at the University of Oulu Botanical Gardens. There’s a paved multi-use trail headed north around the lake, though after the first 1 km, the path is more inland and there aren’t lake views. Cross the Kaijonlahden Bridge and instead of completing the loop, continue STRAIGHT on the cycle path for 0.7 km to Pyykösjärvi (lake). There’s a 3 km path along the west & southern parts of the lake, with good water views for 1 km along the southern section. Retrace your steps for 2 km, and then run through the fairly small campus of the University of Oulu to complete the run.

Shorter Option: Eliminate one of the lakes…