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Introducing Juuma
The village of Juuma is a popular base for treks along the Karhunkierros route. It's a convenient place to stock up on supplies, has several accommodation options, and there's daily transport from Kuusamo.
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If you have a little time for trekking, take the Little Bear's Ring, a 12km loop trail, to Myllykoski Rapids and Jyrävänjärvi. The trail (leaving from by the Lomakylä café) crosses varying terrain, and has several interesting sights, including the 12m Jyrävä waterfall. The walk can be done in five to six hours and takes in some of the best of the entire Bear's Ring. There are two wilderness huts on this trail - Myllykoski and Siilastupa - and a couple of swing bridges. It's well signposted, and fairly busy.
Kitkan Safarit (0400 280 569; www.kitkansafarit.fi; Juumantie 134), near the car park, arranges whitewater rafting along the Kitkajoki and Oulankajoki, and rents out canoes and kayaks. A short 'family' paddle costs €25 per person, the two-hour 'wild route' is €50, the four-hour complete route is €70, and canoeing on the Oulankajoki is €40.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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