Päiväretki Rokualle linja-autolla, esimerkkiretkiä suunniteltu

There is a bus connection Vaala-Rokua-Utajärvi-Oulu each day during the period 5.6. – 6.8.2023 and after that during the weekends until 1.10. The bus connections are described on Utajärvi´s internet pages (in Finnish only), and you can buy bus tickets via online ticket shop (Matkahuolto.fi).
You can travel by bus from Oulu to Rokua for a day trip and, if you wish, take your bicycle with you. Day trip from Kajaani to Rokua by bus is possible during weekends. We have compiled some recommendations for a day trip for different tourist groups.
Exerciser´s day trip:
Take the bus from Oulu to Rokua, departure at 8:20 am
In Rokua, you can walk the Syvyydenkierros trail or check out the cycling trails
Refreshing swim in a lake
Cook sausages over a camp fire or enjoy locally prepared dinner
Take the return bus to Oulu, departure at 4:04 pm
Day trip for family with children:
Take the bus from Oulu to Rokua, departure at 8:20 am
In Rokua, you can walk the Harjunpolku trail (2.5 km) suitable also for young hikerss
Cook sausages in the day trip hut Lianjärvi or enjoy locally prepared dinner
Take the return bus to Oulu, departure at 4:04 pm
Quality time for youself during day trip:
Take the bus from Oulu to Rokua, departure at 8:20 am
Relaxing day in beautiful nature, including some swimming
Experience the short and barrier-free trail around lake Ahveroinen
Enjoy locally prepared dinner
Take the return bus to Oulu, departure at 4:04 pm
Food trip into nature:
Take the bus from Oulu to Rokua, departure at 8:20 am
Collect mushrooms and berries and do some fishing (remember permission!) in unspoiled nature
Prepare your own dinner or visit one of the local restaurants
Take the return bus to Oulu, departure at 4:04 pm.
Switch off from day-to-day life:
By bus from Oulu or Kajaani to Rokua
Discovering Rokua´s nature and services
Staying overnight in a local hotel, summer hut or apartment
By bus homeward after a daytrip or a couple of days.
In Rokua you can walk, go by bike, swim in a natural lake or at the local spa, fish and collect mushrooms and berries. You can enjoy your own food or visit one of the local restaurants. You can rent bikes and other devices from the local enterprises.
Further infos concerning trails in Rokua can the found on the Metsähallitus internet pages nationalparks.fi.
Local services are described on the pages Rokua Geopark and Utajärven Yritysrekisteri.