Finland Biking Trails

The biking route in Kauhava follows the Kauhavanjoki River, stretching thirty kilometers between Ämpi bridge and Jylhä bridge. It traverses a rural town and showcases the southern Ostrobothnian landscape with nine bridges offering river views. Riders can customize their journey by choosing specific bridges to stop at. Points of interest along the route include Iisakin Jussi's hut, the knife and textile museum, and various services in the Kauhava city center for refreshments and dining.

This cycling route explores the Kortesjärvi district of Kauhava, traversing fertile farmland, charming villages, and urban areas. Starting and ending in Kortesjärvi Kirkonkylä, the route passes through Kukkola and Änttikankaa. Highlights in Kirkonkylä include the 200-year-old church and churchyard, Tapulipuisto with its historical ladder room, the Kortesjärvi Nuosissoeura building, and the old Kukkola mill. The journey north to Änttikankaa features Kortesjärvi Cemetery, and on the return, Nuottimäki Prunn, noted as a provincial border where South Ostrobothnian dialect is spoken to the west and Savo dialect to the east.

This route offers a bike tour of Ostrobothnian houses, connecting Lapua, Kauhava, and Alahärmä, accessible by train. The journey begins at Lapua station, with a short cycle to Kosola House. From there, approximately 25 km of cycling leads to Iisakin Jussi's hut in Kauhava, with an optional stop at Jokitupa. The final leg is about 22 km via the old military road to Alahärmä's Härmä District Courthouse, from where one can depart by train. The trip can be extended over several days, with accommodation and dining options available along the route. Alternative train-only access to destinations is also provided.

The Uiton biking route in Evijärvi highlights the region's historical rafting traditions. Rafting on the Ähtävänjoki river was economically significant, with logs rafted on Evijärvi before reaching sawmills. The route includes an old-fashioned rafting hut, sauna, training track in Jokisuunlahti, and facilities at Kirsilä beach like a salmon pond and campfire site. It also passes the Valmosanneva birdwatching tower, offering views of Lake Evijärvi and Jokisuunlahti Bay, a notable nesting area for black terns.

Evijärvi Cultural Trail showcases monuments and historical sites in Evijärvi, including the church from 1759 and a rafter statue near the municipal hall. Highlights include the old lemonade factory, the kiosk, Järviseudu Museum, and various monuments surrounding the church. The trail offers a rich exploration of local history and small-scale industry, guided by a map.

The Paavola route is a roughly 20-kilometer circular trail in Soini Vehunkylä, marked with orange paint on trees, traversing forest landscapes and dirt roads. It connects to the Arpainen route, notable for its ridges, and includes rest areas within the Arpainen hiking area, approximately halfway along the trail.

Kolmen tähden polkaisu is a circular biking route in Ähtäri, a rural town, offering nature, culture, and stunning landscapes. The route, formed by Valkeisen Loma, Hyvölän Talo, and Naava Resort, takes riders through beautiful rural and lake landscapes. Visitors can explore the art of Professor Eero Hiironen at the Pirkanpohja Art Center and other cultural attractions. For more sport, the route includes Mustikkavuori viewpoint and fitness stairs, and a demanding trail section for mountain bikes.

This cycling trip from Lake Valkeisenjärvi to Valkeisen Loma offers an active day in nature cycling and riding ponies. The route follows the eastern Ähtäri road and forest roads through beautiful rural landscapes to Soini Vauhti-Mati Riding School, where ten Icelandic horses live. If you are going by horse (company valkeisen loma), the trip includes a guided one-hour hike on the horses, a soup lunch at the riding school, and a return cycle along the Itä-Ähtäri road. The total duration is 1 day, with a maximum of 6 participants. The price is €185 per person, including horseback riding, lunch, electric bike rental, sauna, and evening meal.

The Ilomäki circular biking trail is a natural forest path suitable for cycling and walking, departing and returning from Mustikkavuori Recreation Center. It offers trails for walking, running, mountain biking, and snowshoeing, with bridges and boardwalks for wetter areas.

The Sarvikkaa biking trail is a circular cycling route that goes through rural Alavus. It is primary on dirt roads and goes by rivers, lakes, green fields, forests, and small villages.

The Naapurinvaara cycling route, 15 km from Vuokatti to Sotkamo, offers stunning views of the Vuokatti, Lake Nuasjärvi, and the center of Sotkamo, making it a suitable family-friendly option with challenging uphill sections.

The Tour de Nuas road cycling route, spanning 85 km between Vuokatti and Kajaani, offers a challenging journey around Lake Nuasjärvi, characterized by Sotkamo hazards. The route is suitable for experienced cyclists and offers scenic views, making it suitable for both road cycling and touring.

Vuokatti offers a 65 km road cycling tour through Sotkamo, offering scenic spots and challenging climbs. The route is demanding.

The Kiantaa Touring route, a self-guided cycling journey through Suomussalmi, offers a unique perspective on the local history and landscapes of Lake Kiantajärvi.

The Hiukka-Pöllyvaara mountain biking trail, located near Sotkamo, offers a challenging yet technically easy route through the Hiukka ridge landscapes and pine forests of Pöllyvaara. The trail, marked with nature trail symbols and pine cones, offers views of three lakes and Sapsojärvi and Vuokatti vaara. The route is marked clockwise for the first loop and counterclockwise for the second. A different version of this route can also be taken in the winter, see the map for the winter version.

The Latvavaara mountain biking trail offers a scenic cycling experience, tracing the rugged landscapes of Paljakka from the top of Teeriharju on the Vaara ridge. The trail begins in Lohisuo, then continues through the village of Latva, Vaara ridge conservation area, and Louhenjoki bridge.

The Kielokoda route, a mountain biking trail following the Latjoki River, offers a scenic journey through pine forests and a picturesque Pokromi pond. The trail is suitable for beginner mountain bikers and offers easy terrain and scenic views.

The Metlanmetsä mountain biking trail runs on illuminated trails. It is easy to navigate and is also suitable for beginners and families with children.

The Hepovaara route offers easy mountain biking trails in Paljakka, allowing visitors to explore the beautiful Hepovaara forests and the banks of the Lehtojoki River. The route can be cycled in three lengths 6 km, 9 km or 14 km), with resting places like Rakennusjärvi kota and Mörkösuvanno laavu

Ilveskodan maastopyöräilyreitti is a mountain biking trail connecting Paljakka Tourist Centre to Paljakka Nature Park, offering easy, scenic rides through Latvavaara's old-growth forests & bogs. The trail is suitable for beginners and experienced bikers, with good fishing spots & huts to stop at

Vaaran huiputus is good for mountain biking, hiking, and Nordic walking, offering impressive views from the top. The Vaaran huiputus route leads through forests to the summit. It is easy at the base but has altitude challenges. Both inexperienced and experienced cyclists can enjoy it. If you look at the map there are many huts to stop at, even a cafe on the top. The trail has many wide sections making it good for groups.

Cycle from Paljakka to see the canyon(Pirunkirkko) and Louhenjoki River, then picnic at the nearby hut (Pirunkirkko päivätupa). A trail starts at Pirunkirkko parking and leads to Paljakka Nature Park. The route begins on a paved road, then shifts to gravel, with flat terrain.

This is a very demanding biking route but also offers beautiful scenery, hidden beaches, hidden huts and even a cafe. There are 7 peaks (Iso-Pölly, Pikku-Pölly, Keima, Mato, Möykky, Lehto and Portti). These peaks are all in the Vuokatinvaarajono "mountain range" (basically hills). It\'s challenging with steep climbs and fast descents, requiring good fitness or an electric bike.

Experience the beautiful landscapes of Kainuu on a gentle cycling tour. The route includes hills, cultural attractions, and natural sites. Spend five days exploring.

The Ohravaara mountain biking trail offers physical challenges and beautiful landscapes. It is moderately difficult with climbs, especially before Ohravaara lake. The terrain changes, and there are downhill sections on the way back. For more challenges, riders can try dangerous racing tracks.

The Vorlok mountain bike trail features beautiful views, rugged terrain, and a challenging route that requires mountain biking experience. There are a couple campfire spots, a laavu and a rental cabin on the route. This biking route basically weaves in and out of the hiking trail. Which also goes to the gorge & swamp.

This biking trail is a moderate-altitude cycling route around Vuokatti, through varied landscapes in Naapurinvaara, Torinkylä, Kokkovirta, and Kaitainsalmi. It features rural and forest areas, crossing rivers and lakes. It takes 3-4 hours at a leisurely pace.

The biking trail connects cultural attractions in Sotkamo, showcasing lake landscapes and scenic sites. It's suitable for families to cycle or walk. Route highlights include cultural sites and Three Lakes scenery. Visitors should stop by free attractions, starting at Hiuka beach. The trail has basic amenities but is not maintained in winter.

This is a biking / walking (also a ski trail, snowshoe trail in the winter) that circles around Jatkonvaara in Hossa National Park. Which is known for its high pine covered rock ridges & clear water lakes. There are several huts on the trail to stop and rest. It is fairly easy trail, although half way through there is a large climb to the top of Jatkonvaara.

This is a demanding biking route that starts in Ukkohalla, goes to Komulanköngää waterfalls and continues by Lake Ypykänlampi where there is a hut. The trail offers great scenery, varied terrain, lots of elevation changes. You can see by the map this trail overlaps others. It also connects to other biking routes. For example you can continue and loop around the entire Palkakka Nature Reserve.

The Pienenmäki biking route up Pieni Tuomivaara hill. It goes. through the spruce forests of Vorloki. This biking trips is moderately challenging. The beginning of the trail climbs for about 3 km to the top of Pieni Tuomivaara (120m attitude difference. The trail descends from the old ski trails and goes through various forest / gravel / roads and paths. Until looping back around to Ukkohalla. There are a lot of rocks and roots on the route.

Komulankönkään mtb-reitti is a biking trip that starts at the Ukkohalla tourist center and takes you to Komulanköngää waterfall. The waterfall has 2 6 meter falls, there is an old mill there, and now a Laavu. During April to June the rapids are at their peak. Along the route there are also swamps, grasslands and mixed forest that wrap around lakes and rivers. The route is more of a demanding route and may not be the best for beginners. There are a lot of rocks & roots on the route.

Letuksen mtb-lenkki biking trail is a large loop that is a challenging bike ride. It goes up Iso Tuomivaara (387m), it goes to Komulanköngää waterfall. The path is gravel forest roads & dirt forest roads. If you look at the map there are also other biking trails that connect to this one.

This is a 18 km winter fatbiking trail that goes around Honkavaara in Hossa National Park. It can also be done on snowshoes, snowshoes or skis.

This biking trip goes through Vuokatti and around Lake Pirttijärvi. You are able to do the trip as a day trip. It goes through the center or Vuokatti but also way out into the rural landscapes.

This is a biking trail the goes around Paljakka nature reserve. It also connects to Paljakka Ski resort. The forest is an old forest which has boardwalks set up to go through the bogs. There are many nature observation towers to see the scenery snd Lean to shelters for stopping to rest & a meal. There trail is moderate, there are some harder spots in Helvetkuoppa, towards Mustakummu, Komulanköngäs and Kanakorvi. It is recommended to travel clockwise.

The Kirkkovuori hiking trail is a moderately hilly route suitable for cycling and walking during snow-free periods. The approximately 7 km circular trail, starting from the Kellokorpi parking lot, includes resting spots like Rastilaavu and Leijonalaavu.

An ice road on Lake Saimaa. When the ice is strong enough the road opens (Usually in January)

This is a bike route that goes from Puumala to Punkaharju.

Upea rengasreitti kiertää Saimaan Haukiveden ympärillä, joka sijaitsee Linnansaaren kansallispuiston läheisyydessä. Matkasi varrella voit tutustua viehättäviin kyliin, vierailla Varkauden kaupungissa ja nauttia hetkestä Rantasalmella Nature Hotel & Spa Resort Järvisydämessä. Halutessasi voit myös kulkea osan matkasta laivalla.

Pihlajaveden Polkasu Punkaharju on ollut kansainvälisesti arvostettu matkakohde yli kahden vuosisadan ajan. Järvien ja metsien ympäröimä alue tarjoaa upean ympyräreitin, johon sisältyy myös ainutlaatuinen risteily Saimaan järvellä. Reitin mahdollinen lähtöpiste on Punkaharjun kylä, johon on hyvät junayhteydet. Reitti alkaa Punkaharjun matkailualueelta, jossa majoitusvaihtoehdot vaihtelevat aamiaismajoituksesta mökkeihin ja hotelleihin. Harjunportista on myös mahdollista vuokrata polkupyöriä. Matkan varrella voi nauttia virkistävästä uintimahdollisuudesta Saimaan järvessä ja pysähtyä monilla mielenkiintoisilla kohteilla. Reitin kokonaispituus pyöräilyosuudelta on noin 65 kilometriä, ja siihen sisältyy noin 15 kilometrin mittainen rauhallinen laivamatka, jonka aikana voi tarkkailla norppia Saimaan kirkkaissa vesissä.

This biking route starts from Paltamo and goes through Kirkonkylä, Melalahti, Hakasuo, Kivesjärvi, and Kivesvaara. Mainly rural landscapes.

A huge 30 km biking loop around Ylä-Enovesi. You start in Enovesi (free parking) and go around very rural landscape.

Väliveden / Välivesi is a circular mountain biking and hiking route, with two starting points in the Ähtäri tourist area and one in the Ula mast near Lehtimäentie. The route includes forest and road sections, with a forest section following the Niemisjoki River. There are two rest stops and four slightly off-route sections. The route is marked with a blue/white color code and signs. The long route is 24 km or 10 km long and both start at the Tourist Area next to the tennis court. Tree stumps can be slippery in wet weather, so be extra cautious.

Paltamo Melalahti, one of Kainuu's oldest settlements, and Vaarankylä and Kiehimävaara are nationally valuable landscape areas. The cycling route takes visitors through lush fields, pastures, and meadows, with the village of Melalahti and the nearby Lahtela house offering summer cafés.

The cycling route starts at the center of Paltamo and follows country gravel / dirt paths out to Leppikoski hydroelectric power plant. It offers country views but also a little industrial history. The path follows the Kiehimänjoki river. If you look at the map, you will see a spot called "Hóll Tallin ratsastuskenttä" just to the west of the power plant. You can ride Icelandic horses at this location.

Iso Tuomivaara biking trail goes to the highest peak in the region of Kainuu (Tuomivaara). Most of the of route is on gravel forest roads or dirt forest paths. The route is well marked and easy to navigate. This is a large loop, you start & end from Ukkohalla and runs through mainly pine forests. The route is very beautiful in the summer & into the fall (end of September). It is an easy route that is good for beginners, although there are some rocky sections and elevation changes.

Check opening details and route names on Ukkohalla Ski Resort's summer mountain biking pages, which feature Pieni Tuomivaara as a popular circuit of roughly nine kilometres with ridge views and riding through spruce forest beyond the immediate resort buildings(1). The Municipality of Hyrynsalmi publishes a route guide noting on the order of one hundred kilometres of summer mountain biking trails under municipal outdoors maintenance and pointing readers toward map services(2). Ukkohalla's introductory mountain biking pages place the whole resort network in the Ukkohalla–Vorloki ridge landscapes and spell out on-site fatbike hire prices together with online booking through the resort shop(3). Broader regional listings also steer visitors toward third-party outdoor route browsers for some GPS-ready trail cards in addition to council maps(4). Hyrynsalmi and Kainuu set the location: the summer mountain biking loop on our map is about 8.7 km as one circuit through the municipality, starting and finishing at Ukkohalla—marketing copy for the same named ride often rounds to about nine kilometres(1). Expect a sustained opening climb on old slope and forest connectors toward the Pieni Tuomivaara summit with on the order of 120 m of vertical across a few kilometres, then a rolling return through needle forest typical of the wider Vorloki-country mosaic before you re-enter the holiday village(1)(3). Around Syväjärvi within the first half-kilometre, Syväjärven luoteinen laavu, Syväjärven parkkipaikka, and Hyrynsalmi's Syväjärven puolikota make natural shore-side breaks before the uphill work begins. About 3.6 km into the loop, Lämpöladuntien pysäköintialue sits on the maintained winter trail approach to the Pieni Tuomivaara top and suits riders who prefer to drive higher and join the circuit there. Closer to the ski hill again, Ukkohallan yläkota offers a slope-side kota with food service during lift operating hours. The closing kilometres pass Ukkohalla DiscGolfPark and run back through Hotel Ukkohalla, rental points, shoreline saunas, Ukkohallan uimaranta, and Ukkohalla alakota beside the lifts—so swimming, sauna, or a meal are easy once the pedals stop. Electrified and conventional fatbikes are rented from the resort with published three-hour and full-day windows, and staff recommend booking ahead online on busy dates(3). When you want a longer link-up, Paljakan kierros mtb-reitti, Kokkoharju circular trail, and the marked Ukkohallan talvimaisema pyöräilyreitti share trailheads or connectors with this network on the Ukkohalla map in fair-weather routing(1).

Plan this ride with Metsähallitus on Luontoon.fi, which hosts the official Hallan pyöräreitti presentation for the Ukkohalla–Suomussalmi area(1). The Municipality of Hyrynsalmi publishes a route guide that summarizes summer trail kilometres and points visitors to map services and route apps(2). Ukkohalla’s mountain biking pages introduce the resort’s wider forest-and-fell trail network and on-site fatbike hire with online booking through the Ski Ukkohalla online store(3)(5). Visit Suomussalmi’s routes overview gathers regional walking and cycling ideas and refers readers to Luontoon.fi and other digital route collections for full descriptions(4). The cycling route on our map is about 29.8 km point-to-point in Hyrynsalmi, Kainuu, starting from the Ukkohalla holiday area toward the Suomussalmi municipal boundary—not a loop. The opening kilometres stay busy with resort life: Hotel Ukkohalla, Ukkohallan uimaranta on Syväjärvi, saunas, Ukkohalla Grillipaikka, and Ukkohallan välinevuokraamo sit beside the trail, and several parking options—Ukkohallan pysäköintialue, Parkkipaikka, Ukkohalla Finland, and Syväjärven parkkipaikka—let you start from the shore or slope side. Syväjärven luoteinen laavu and Syväjärven puolikota make easy early breaks before the line heads into quieter forest roads. About 8 km from the start, Ristikosken laavu and its small roadside parking offer a natural lunch stop on stream scenery; a little farther, around 12 km, Hoikkajärven kota and a nearby parking pull-off support a longer pause before the climb toward Vaara country. Near 17 km, Kattilavaaran kota sits almost on the trail for a fire-ring stop with a woodshed noted in local listings. Surfaces are mostly gravel and forest roads suited to mountain or gravel bikes; the riding is endurance-oriented rather than steep singletrack, so newcomers to bike touring often still enjoy it if they respect occasional motor traffic. Shorter resort loops such as Komulankönkään mtb-reitti, Letuksen mtb-lenkki, and Jyrkän kierros maastopyörällä overlap the same trailheads—handy if you want to add on a day after this longer leg. Riders continuing beyond Hyrynsalmi toward Suomussalmi should read Luontoon.fi(1) for the full cross-municipality itinerary, river-valley sections, and any seasonal updates before committing to a one-way shuttle plan.

Väliveden long outdoor trail is about 24 km of shared hiking and mountain-biking terrain around the Välivesi waters and Niemisjoki corridor in Ähtäri, South Ostrobothnia. Metsähallitus publishes the route on Luontoon.fi for national outdoor planning(1). The City of Ähtäri lists it as a versatile 24 km ring-style circuit with start points at the former Hotelli Mesikämmen tennis court in the tourism area and near the Ula mast on Lehtimäentie; a shorter shortcut loop is marked in blue/white(2)(5). Visit Ähtäri describes mixed forest, gravel and asphalt road links, and duckboards—warning that boards can be slippery when wet(3). Retkeile Lakeuksilla rates the outing as moderately demanding, notes road sections along the way, says there is no winter maintenance, and lists lean-tos and kotas with firewood service(4). Visit Seinäjoki Region summarises the same character for regional visitors(5). Ride or walk either direction from your nearest access. From the Niemisjoki end you soon work beside river and pine forest; Ähtärinsalmen Laavu and Seitenkuhilaan laavu sit on the northern shore section with room to pause above lake and stream scenery. Past the Inha railway-area fields, the corridor threads the Ähtäri tourism cluster: Roomuniemen kota, Mekkorannan rantauimala, Ähtäri Zoo Camping parkkipaika, Flowpark Ähtäri Zoo, Hotelli Mesikämmen, and Naava Resort cluster within a few kilometres—handy for swimming, lodging, or combining with zoo visits. Nuutinkosken kota and the Ohrakosken laavu and Ohrakosken kota pair bookend the western return toward Niemisjoki parkkipaikka. The same trailhead band links Arpaisten reitti toward Soini, the shorter Väliveden reitti (lyhyt) loop, Niemisjoen maastopyöräreitti, Zoo-Ula, and the long Kolmen tähden polkaisu - Pyöräillen Ähtäriä ympäri circuit—useful if you want to extend a day ride or walk without driving again. Carry out all litter; Visit Ähtäri and Retkeile Lakeuksilla both stress pack-it-out etiquette(3)(4).

The Taivalkoski–Kylmäluoma route is about 35.3 km of cross-country mountain biking between Taivalkoski and the Kylmäluoma hiking area in North Ostrobothnia. For marked local MTB lines, current rental leads, and how routes are shown on the regional map, Visit Taivalkoski is the best starting point(1). Metsähallitus publishes the wider trail menu for Kylmäluoma on Luontoon.fi, including notes that mountain biking is allowed on the area’s marked trails(2). Bikeland lists this as a longer, challenging XC ride for experienced riders through varied forest and ridge scenery, with roughly 410 m of climbing and a highest point near 275 m(3). The ride works well as a point-to-point journey from town toward the recreation nucleus at Kylmäluoma. After the first climbing kilometres, about 7 km in you reach Susijärven laavu in a quieter lake patch—handy for a first long break. The middle section focuses on the Kylmäluomajärvi shoreline and Kylmäluomaharju: lean-tos and kota shelters cluster near the western bay, including Kylmäluomajärvi kota and Kylmäluomaharjun laavu, with AARNIKÄMPPÄ, pa.vkr slightly farther along the forest track. Further east the line crosses the Salmijärvet lakes where Salmijärven kota - Salmijärvet offers another natural lunch spot before the final push toward Valkeinen laavu and the Iso-Pajuluoma cottage shore. The day finishes at the Kylmäluoma camping and outdoor centre area: Kylmäluoma Campsite, Kylmäluoman leirintäalueen kota, swimming jetties, and the disc golf course sit within a short roll of each other—practical if you are meeting a car shuttle or staying overnight. Retkipaikka’s Kylmäluoma write-up reminds that the wider hiking area holds on the order of 50 km of marked lines across lake country, which helps explain how this 35 km bike corridor links into shorter loops and return options once you are inside the reserve(4). On foot and hybrid trips, the same landscape ties together with the Kylmäluoma - Taivalkoski summer hiking line and the Kylmäluomajärven ympärysreitti bike loop where those routes touch shared service points. Retkipaikka also records that Kylmäluoma became Finland’s first statutory hiking area in 1979 together with Hossa—useful background when you read the older forestry camp traces along nature trails in the same countryside(4). Visit Taivalkoski states that all marked mountain bike routes near Taivalkoski use orange-yellow blazes painted on trees, so match those marks to your map and carry navigation on long forest stretches(1). Expect roots, short rocky passages, and faster forest cruising between shelters; pack repair kit, food, and water for a full day.

Taivalkoski–Atsinki–Syöte is a long point-to-point XC mountain biking route through Koillismaa forests between Taivalvaara near Taivalkoski and the Syöte recreation area in Pudasjärvi. The mountain biking route is about 44.8 km. It is aimed at experienced riders: Bikeland’s write-up of the same line quotes roughly 645 m of total ascent and a highest point around 315 m(3). That page also highlights a boat connection across the River Iijoki as part of the journey(3). For the marked mountain bike network around Taivalkoski, Visit Taivalkoski is the clearest place to start planning, including how routes are signed and how they connect on the ground(1). The same pages note that routes are marked on trees with orange-and-yellow blazes(1). Mountain biking on Kylmäluoma recreation area tracks follows Metsähallitus rules for those trails(1). Taivalkosken kunta rents mountain bikes and other sports equipment alongside local businesses(2). From the trailhead cluster at Taivalvaaran hiihtokeskus you are next to Taivalvaaran Seikkailupuisto and links toward Taivalvaaran luontopolku, Taivalvaaran näköalapolku, Nappaskenkäreitti, and Taivalvaaran kuntoradat—useful if you want to warm up or add a shorter loop before the long leg toward Syöte. Early kilometres pass Pikku Tervalammen laavu and forest roads and paths toward Susiraja; roughly 10 km from the start, Pahkakurun laavu and soon after Porraslammen laavu offer sheltered breaks in the woods. Near the midpoint, Atsingin laavu sits among upland forest, and Pirinjärvi groups a campfire spot, kota, and boat access on the lake—good for a longer pause. The line then climbs toward Myllyn laavu, where Metsähallitus lists a rest stop in Syöte National Park before the final push over toward Pikku-Syöte and Iso-Syöte and down to Syötteen luontokeskus and the nature centre parking. At the Syöte end, Syöte markets the area as a summer mountain biking destination with singletrack, boardwalks over wet ground, and high-level trail services from roughly June into autumn(4). Lapland Bike Hotel packages bike rental, washing, spare parts, and cycling guides for guests(6). Iso-Syöte Bike Rental lists fatbikes, e-fatbikes, and full-suspension mountain bikes for Syöte trails and the Bike Park, with summer prices and booking notes on its hire page(7), and Iso-Syöte’s mountain biking section situates the wider trail network for riders planning longer days(8). Respect riding restrictions inside Syöte National Park: stay on marked bike corridors and treat shelters and fire rules as the land manager describes on Luontoon.fi service pages such as Myllyn laavu(5).

For route descriptions, shared-trail etiquette, and the official summer trail map for the Ylläs area, start with Visit Ylläs(1). The City of Kittilä outlines how municipal and Metsähallitus-maintained trails work together around Levi and Ylläs, and points to Metsähallitus for national park routes(2). Pallas-Ylläs Outdoors describes the Sport Resort Ylläs–Latvamaja corridor as an easy, rolling forest trail that links Ylläsjärvi and Äkäslompolo, with guideposts at junctions and ski-track crossings where cyclists must yield(3). The mountain bike route is about 13 km point-to-point between the Kesänkijärvi shore area and Ylläsjärvi. Metsähallitus lists Kesänkijärven laavu as a national-park service point beside the lake(4). At the Kesänkijärvi end you soon pass a new kota, the laavu, and dry toilets near the shore; an accessible boarding pier sits close to the water. After roughly 3 km the Latvamaja latukahvila sits just off the trail—a typical summer stop on Ylläs winter trails, with drinking water and a dry toilet nearby. Between about 6.5 km and 8 km the line crosses the Ojanlatva area with a newer laavu, Kahvikeitaan laavu, a day hut, and more dry toilets—practical shelter if weather turns on Pallas-Yllästunturi fells. Nearing Ylläsjärvi, the route touches the local exercise park, a lakefront laavu, and the Ylläsjärvi beach on Niementie—good for a swim on warm days. Terrain is mostly smooth forest riding on a groomed winter-trail style tread, with small rolling climbs, some mire edges that can feel wind-exposed, and occasional views toward the fells(3). In Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, cycling is allowed only on official marked summer bike routes; stay on the marked track and ride considerately around hikers(1). Miianniina’s summer biking write-up still captures the area well: Kesänkijärvi circuits are among the easier classic loops from Äkäslompolo, and e-bikes help on rootier sections elsewhere in Ylläs(5). The long-distance winter ski trail network Ylläs maastohiihtoladut shares alignments nearby—expect multi-use traffic whenever snow routes are open. Visit Ylläs(1) profiles several rental and guiding operators for the area; one company with a summer base at Yllästunturi Nature Centre Kellokas is Hidden Trails Lapland(6).

Siltapolku - Salpausselkä Trails MTB is a short, two-way multi-use link on Lahti’s Salpausselkä ridge, inside the Salpausselkä UNESCO Global Geopark. For tunnel etiquette, winter ski-track crossings, speeds on the narrow hill climb, and how the Messiläntie outdoor bridge ties into other marked lines, start with the City of Lahti Siltapolku page(1). Visit Lahti’s mountain-bike pages for the region describe how narrow forest singletrack and multi-use corridors fit together on the ridge, including the longer loops this connector reaches into(2). Karoliina Kaski’s Retkipaikka report from Kintterön kymppi captures how the same trail system feels on the ground—clear arrow marking, busy multi-use corridors, and geopark forest that rewards calm pacing(3). The Municipality of Hollola describes Mörripolku as the Hollola-side link that meets the Messiläntie bridge—useful context when you are riding toward Hollola’s marked trails(4). The route is about 1.2 km point-to-point. Marking is yellow-and-blue arrows in both directions. Walking the whole line is easy; on a bike the hillside is moderate because the path is narrow and winding, while the lower flat section is easier(1). The line climbs from the Hämeenlinnantie and Reunakatu underpasses up to the newer Messiläntie outdoor bridge. Along the way it runs between Messiläntie and a groomed ski corridor, partly on a fresh trail strip beside the maintained outdoor route; in winter the city asks you not to cross the ski track except at marked spots so grooming is not damaged(1). In the underpass tunnels, stay to the side, expect oncoming walkers and riders, and ring a bell at the mouth when you are on a bike; in ski season yield to skiers on the bridge and tracks(1). On the ascent, keep speed moderate so you can pass others safely on tight bends(1). At the bridge end, a roughly 150 m two-way spur joins Kintterön kymppi - Salpausselkä Trails MTB: red arrows point toward Kintterö from the bridge, and yellow-blue arrows return toward the bridge from that loop(1). Along Siltapolku itself you can move between Riihelän Rinki - Salpausselkä trails MTB, Koneharjun yhdysreitti - Salpausselkä trails MTB, and the hiking line Siltapolku - Salpausselkä Trails, then continue over the bridge onto Mörripolku toward Hollola’s marked bike trails—or reverse the sequence from the Hollola direction(1)(4). The same landscape also links logically into Kintterön kymppi - Salpausselkä Trails MTB and Urheilukeskuksen ja Messilän kuntoradat when you are stitching a longer day on Salpausselkä. Lahti anchors the south Päijät-Häme side of this bridge segment. Near the lower metres of the line, the track passes within a few hundred metres of Liikuntastudio Zenana Hollola, Sisäpelikeskus PadelMarina, and Sisäpelikeskus PadelMarinan petankkikenttä on Tarmontie—handy if you are pairing outdoor riding with indoor training in the Salenius–Tarmontie service pocket.

Tiilikka polkupyöräreitti is a roughly 20.6 km point-to-point forest ride in Central Finland, threading Kannonkoski, Karstula, and Saarijärvi toward Pyhä-Häkki National Park. It follows the same Keski-Suomen maakuntaura corridor that the City of Saarijärvi documents as a roughly 40 km summer and winter multi-use link between Saarijärvi, Pyhä-Häkki, and Kannonkoski, with blue paint marks on trees plus junction signs on the provincial sections(1). For national-park boundaries, services, and up-to-date rules, start from the Pyhä-Häkki pages on Luontoon.fi(2). Visit Kannonkoski lists the local trails network as a starting point for planning bike and other outdoor loops in the municipality(3). Riders and route contributors on Jälki.fi describe the wider Heramäki–Vuosjoki–Kourajärvi–Tiilikka–Poika-aho mountain-bike line as comparatively easy forest-road riding from Heramäki toward Kourajärvi, then rougher tread with more technical sections and occasionally poor maintenance closer to Poika-aho(4). On our map the line is not a circuit: it is a one-way forest journey. About 10 km along the ride you reach Tulijärven laavu, a long stop at a wilderness lean-to where Keski-Suomen maakuntaura meets Tulijärven polku; it is a natural lunch point before the pinewoods pick up rocks and roots toward the national park. Near the Pyhä-Häkki edge, the Poika-aho cluster brings together Poika-aho vuokratupa (a Metsähallitus rental hut with sauna and well water in season) and Poika-aho sauna in the farmyard; advance booking and key codes run through Eräluvat.fi(5). From here Poika-aho yhdyspolku Pyhä-Häkki drops into marked hiking lines inside the park if you continue on foot. If you extend mileage toward Saarijärvi on the same provincial system, the City of Saarijärvi’s published stage tables include a “Tiilikka” rest about 22 km from the city centre with a kota, firewood storage, campfire place, and dry toilet—useful for aligning timings with the official map PDF(1). Keski-Suomi is classic lake-and-forest lakeland; Saarijärvi is the usual administrative hub for printed maakuntaura maps and Saarijärvi–Viitasaari road access to the park visitor strip(1)(3).

For the latest trail information, sauna bookings, and hut or tower reservations, start with the Häähninmäki outdoor area page(1). The mountain biking route is about 29.8 km as one continuous ride through the Häähninmäki outdoor area on the Hankasalmi–Konnevesi border in Central Finland. The wider summer path network is roughly 35 km of linked trails shared with hikers and trail runners(1)(2). Visit Jyväskylä Region describes the hill as an old boundary between historic hunting grounds, with marked paths and improved boards over several seasons, year-round use including fat biking and trail running, a 2020 observation tower, and the 2012 Häähnintupa wilderness hut for rest and overnight stays(3). The Visit Jyväskylä Region cycling pages add practical notes for mountain bikers alongside the main site(2). Terrain shifts between spruce and birch forest, open fields, rockier ground, duckboards across open mire, and forest climbs with rolling elevation(1)(2)(5). The high point clusters Häähninmäen näkötorni and Häähnintupa; the hill is about 190 m above sea level and the tower adds about 20 m(1)(2). From Häähninmäen parkkipaikka the climb leads past Peikkola to the lookout tower and Häähnintupa area, where grill spots and dry toilets sit close together. About 21 km into the route, Kivivuoren luola parkkipaikka gives car access toward Kivimäen luola. Toward the west side, Poltinlampi has parking, a reservable sauna, and the Poltinlampi wilderness hut at the mire edge; dry toilets are available there and near the tower and hut. Häähninmäki parkkipaikka and Purtomäen laavu anchor the southern part of the network—read more about bookings and rules on our place pages. Parastasuomessa describes wide, compacted summer trails that also suit winter riding when snow allows, volunteer maintenance, and roughly 8 000–10 000 visits per year(6). Jalkaisin's autumn hiking report notes red wooden arrow markers and some orange paint, with signage still improving in places(7). From this area you can also access walking routes such as Paskolammin luontopolku, Häähnintuvan polku, Sirkkamäen luontopolku starting near the hut, and the longer Häähninmäen retkeilyreitit hiking network that shares many of the same service points.

Kouvervaara Trail (Kouvervaaran reitti) is a marked linear summer route of about 43.2 km in northern Kuusamo, North Ostrobothnia, tying together Nuoriso- ja luontomatkailukeskus Oivanki, the Naatikkavaara–Kouvervaara hill area, and Tapiolanranta south of Lake Kesäjärvi toward Ruka. City of Kuusamo maintains signage and describes it as one continuous ribbon that mixes roughly 25 km of gravel road riding with about 18 km of forest-trail riding, also open to hiking and trail running(1). Red paint blazes supplement posts along the ground(1). The city’s broader cycling introduction calls it a demanding cross-country mountain-bike traverse with roughly 436 m of climbing through northern Kuusamo before finishing in the Ruka area(2). The Naatikkavaara–Kouvervaara sections rise and fall in earnest; officials expect riders to have basic mountain-biking technique and recommend a mountain bike even if other bikes can be pushed through on grit(1). About 10 km along, Könkäänniemen kota lies on the corridor, giving a kota stop and fireplace before the climbs deepen. City information lists the lay-bys Könkäänniemen tulipaikka, Kouvervaaran kota, and Kouverpuron laavu along the ribbon(1). Near 18 km the line crosses Oivanki’s activity campus: Oivangin hiihtomaa, Nuorisokeskus Oivangin frisbeegolfrata, Oivangin tenniskenttä, Oivangin leirikeskuksen pallokenttä, and the indoor gyms beside Nuoriso- ja luontomatkailukeskus Oivanki. From that cluster you can step onto the marked Oivangin kuntorata fitness loop if you want a shorter running-focused lap without leaving the area. Nuoriso- ja luontomatkailukeskus Oivanki promotes Welcome Cyclist services—secure bike storage, pump, and basic tools—for independent travellers between Kuusamo centre and Ruka(3). Farther north the trail threads forest roads and ridge crests before Kouverpuron laavu and Kouvervaaran kota offer another shelter pair as you descend toward lake country. Antti Luukkanen's Andyn blogi recounts an autumn mountain-bike day on the same corridor with duckboards right after the start, big views from the Kouvervaara crest, reindeer and black grouse along the way, and painfully slow root tangles in rainy peat that stretched total moving time toward six hours once detours and weather were factored in—useful real-world pacing for anyone planning nutrition(4). A contributor GPX on Jälki.fi for the wider Ruka–Kouvervaara–Oivanki variation warns that markings can thin around Petäjäsuo and that peat crossings beyond Monnonkangas may force improvisation even though Kuusamo keeps the core line marked(5). If you need rental bikes, repairs, or lift-access gear near the Ruka end, Lapland Ruka routes enquiries toward the partner desks and Ruka.fi lists each hire shop online(6)(7).

LOHJANHARJU MTB ROUTE

This biking path goes from Oulu to Lumijoki

For how Open Fell Biking connects Kiilopää with the wider Saariselkä trail spine, how numbered loops and maps are published, and where to download GPX bundles, start with the Municipality of Inari's mountain biking pages(1). Lapland North Destinations rounds up summer and winter cycling services, rentals, and activity desks across northernmost Lapland(2). Sivakkaoja is a point-to-point ride of about 11.7 km between the Kiilopää service cluster and the Niilanpää area, aimed at riders who want a shorter, approachable leg through forest and gentle furrow terrain rather than a full-day loop. Leaving Kiilopää you quickly pass Kiilopää pysäköintialue, Suomen Latu Kiilopää - Kahvila & Ravintola, Kiilopään frisbeegolfrata, Kiilo-oja tulipaikka, Kiilopään uimapaikka, and Kiilopään Kuurakaltio within a few hundred metres of one another—easy to combine with food, a swim, or equipment rental before you commit to the forest section. Roughly 2.8 km along the line, Sivakkaojan laavu and the nearby Sivakkaoja käymälä make a natural lunch stop in Urho Kekkonen National Park. Further along, about 8 km from the Kiilopää end, Niilanpään porokämppä works as a day-use kota stop with Niilanpään porokämppä tulipaikka, Niilanpää kuivakäymälä, and the surrounding resting spots clustered together. Independent Saariselkä–Kiilopää outfitters describe the Niilanpää–Sivakka variant as an easy ~13 km ride with modest climbing, mixing gravel-based trails and needle-carpeted forest paths, views toward Kiilopää and Saariselkä from higher ground, and a long mellow descent through old-growth ambiance—useful colour even though the centreline we publish is the slightly shorter mapped geometry(3). Inside the national park, ride only on posted bicycle corridors and follow Metsähallitus guidance on Luontoon.fi(4). Kiilopää's own service pages summarise trail courtesy, rentals including full-suspension, fat and e-bikes, wash basics, free e-bike charging, and a broad overview clip of cycling in UKK(5). You can extend distance or vary the return by threading into Saariselän maastopyöräilyreitit or the Kiilopää–Luulampi marked options when you want more climbing or hut stops.

Appetizer is a lift-served blue-graded line in Ylläs Bike Park on Ylläs Ski Resort Ylläsjärvi in Kolari, Lapland—plan from Ylläs Ski Resort's bike park trail descriptions, which place it at about 2.0 km from the top of the Ylläs Express chairlift with berms, a few wooden bridges, jumps, and rollers (all jumps can be rolled or bypassed slowly), plus a separate jump line with three medium table jumps on the western lower part(1). Yllas.fi positions the park among Finland’s long summer gravity routes, open roughly mid-June to early October, with the gondola reaching the fell top in about seven minutes(3). In the open lower section the route meets Ylläs Bike Park - Top Blue, which Ylläs Ski Resort markets as Ylläs Flow—watch for riders joining from that line at the junction(1). AuroraCottage summarizes how Ylläs classifies riding into green–blue–red–black tiers so you can line up skill with trail colour on the hill(7). About 1.5 km is the distance stored with this route; the resort trail card rounds the same line to about 2.0 km—use the resort map and on-hill marking for the exact top-to-base routing on the day you ride(1). On our map the line threads together with Ylläs Bike Park - Cutline near the upper end and sits close to other chairlift-served tracks such as Ylläs Bike Park - Top Red and Ylläs Bike Park - Mr. Hankey for mixing laps. Toward the Ylläsjärvi base the trace passes resort-side stops including the lean-tos Ylläs Ski Resort Ylläsjärvi, länsirajan laavu and Ylläs Ski Resort Ylläsjärvi laavu, plus the Ski Ylläsjärvi frisbeegolfrata and gr8 Ylläs Bowling; Lapland Hotels Saagan kylpylä and Lapland Hotels Saagan kuntosali sit close to the same Iso-Ylläksentie services for spa or gym time around a riding day. Lifts can close in thunder or strong wind; the bike park presentation on Ylläs Ski Resort points to Facebook for same-day lift and weather notes(2). Tickets, keycards, and rental tables are laid out on the bike park price list, with HILL Ski Rent Ylläs beside the gondola for downhill bikes and protection(4)(6). Ski.fi has chronicled how the resort keeps investing in new flow, jump, and enduro terrain as the park evolves(5).

Vetsijärvi pyöräilyreitti is a compact but technical mountain-bike leg in Utsjoki, Lapland: about 9.9 km point-to-point from the Mieraslompolo mast road pull-off along the same Kaldoaivi wilderness ATV backbone many riders later use toward Pulmankijärvi or toward Vetsijärvi lake. The opening climb tends to be rocky and energy-sapping, with birch forest giving way to open fell shoulders around Ivvánasvárri before the tread improves on the descent side(3)(4). Several low fells and stream crossings appear in the first kilometres; wet weather leaves jänkä stretches soft(3)(5). For what it means that nothing is painted for cyclists in Utsjoki’s fell network, how season runs, and why you should carry your own map, start with Explore Utsjoki’s Pyöräily Utsjoella overview(1). Metsähallitus documents the wider municipal MTB corridor on Luontoon.fi under Utsjoen maastopyöräilyreitit(2). Volunteers behind Maastopyöräreitit Utsjoella outline how the first 10 km follow the Kaldoaivi line to near Vudnejärvi, where a left fork continues toward Vetsijärvi—an easy plain beyond that fork that fishermen and berry pickers have used since the late 1950s(5). Bikeland’s Vetsijarven reitti sheet matches this segment at about 10 km with roughly 45 m of climbing to about 305 m, starting from the mast-road widened track(3). MTBreitti.fi’s Kaldoaivi write-up adds nitty-gritty navigation: the first three kilometres are steep rubble, braids need a GPS trace, and near the five-kilometre fork you must avoid the left braid bound for Riekkojärvien unless that longer loop is your goal(4). Treat this as a warm-up day or an out-and-back for strong riders, or combine with the Mieraslompolo–Pulmakjärvi cycling route or other links in Utsjoen maastopyöräilyreitit when you want a multi-day wilderness tour from the same trailhead(2)(6). Carry repair gear, food, and a wind shell: there is no maintained shelter on this short segment and phone coverage fades quickly away from roads(1)(4). Respect reindeer husbandry along the mast road and leave gates as you found them(1).

For a route card written by the destination marketing organisation, open Visit Kalajoki’s Hiekkasärkät Ring Route on Outdoor Active(1). It describes a moderate-paced loop of about 19 km—visit copy uses 19.1 km and roughly 1.5 hours with about 37 m of climbing—mainly on well-kept bike paths through Kalajoki’s Hiekkasärkät holiday area, circling Kalajoki Golf Course and linking dunes, birding spots, and resort services(1). The recommended direction is clockwise; you can start from several hubs such as Café-restaurant Tapion Tupa, Kohtaamispaikka Loisto, or the Lokkilinna and Viihdekeskus Merisärkä belt(1). Visit Kalajoki’s cycling page adds that wide boardwalk networks run along the shoreline for easy detours toward the beach and that fatbikes and e-bikes are a natural fit on the local tread(2). City of Kalajoki municipal trail pages (“Reitistöt”) explain that Hiekkasärkät mixes wooden paths and wood-chip fitness trails, with information boards to choose shorter spurs, laavu and kota rest spots in the woods, and summer use for cycling while winter turns the same corridor into ski and multi-use tracks stewarded with cross-country grooming(3). That is useful context if you return off-season. On the ground the loop strings together the resort’s outdoor belt in North Ostrobothnia. Near the north-east you pass the Vihaslahti birdwatching tower with campfire sites and a lean-to close by—easy birding and snack stops before riding toward Maristonpakat dune scenery that Visit Kalajoki highlights together with a newer stairway trail among the ridges(1). Around mid-route you cross the lively services cluster with Hiekkasärkät Areena, indoor climbing, padel, SuperPark, Arctivity Park, and Tapiolandian outdoor pool off sandy paths—useful if children need a break. The ski-centre side near Hiihtomaja adds frisbee golf, biathlon infrastructure, and the dramatic fitness-stair climb if you fancy extra training. Roughly two-thirds along, Viitapakkojen laavu sits in quieter pine forest before you swing back toward Top Camping’s beach and the adventure-park and disc-golf corners at Pakka. Independent travellers who want atmosphere more than turn-by-turn detail will find Finnish Passports’ road-trip notes a candid lens on long dunes and sunsets over the Bothnian Bay(4). Because the ring sits inside Finland’s busiest seaside resort strip, treat intersections with pedestrians, beach shuttles, and event traffic with care; Visit Kalajoki flags normal road awareness on a few short hills(1). Download Visit Kalajoki’s GPX through the Outdoor Active listing; Visit Kalajoki’s route hub also steers riders to the same Outdoor Active app downloads(1)(5).

For grading, violet markings on the ground and on signboards, natural tread, winter maintenance policy, and what awaits you in Uuro, start from the Kontionpolut / Yhdysreitti Kolinpolulle trail page on Luontoon.fi(1). That page describes the leg as an easy connector between the Jaama Trail ring toward Joensuu and the Uuro village end, where the longer Kolinpolku trailhead amenities sit(1). The mountain biking route is about 3.4 km point-to-point. It is not a loop. North Karelia is the regional frame, and the trail sits on Jaamankangas in Kontiolahti, stitching the orange-marked Jaama Trail network into the Kolinpolku Trail staging area at Uuro—useful if you are building a day that combines Kontionpolut loops with the national-scenery trekking corridor toward Koli. The Municipality of Kontiolahti promotes Kontionpolut as its main marked network for mountain biking, trail running, and walking, with four linked loops plus onward links to the Jaama Trail ring and the roughly 60-plus-kilometre Kolinpolku corridor that reaches the famous Koli viewshed when you continue north(2). Visit Karelia packages the same Kontionpolut loops with harbour and biathlon-stadium services, campfire sites, and showers that make multi-hour rides comfortable while flagging the onward hook to Kolinpolku as a separate long trail entity(3). Once you roll or walk into Uuro, services listed for the connector include a shop, restaurant, and indoor toilets—practical before committing to the longer Kolinpolku Trail, which the dedicated Kolinpolku trail page characterises as blue-marked trekking with sustained vertical work over tens of kilometres once you leave the village roads behind(4). Play Kontiolahti’s long read from Jaamankangas adds colour on how esker forests keep many Kontionpolut segments fast and flowy while the Kontioniemi arm carries the steepest technical punches—helpful background if you are chaining short connectors into a full network day(5). Ride in whichever direction matches your loop; reconcile junction colours with the downloadable Kontionpolut PDF map the city publishes(2).

Pyhäkeron pyöräretki is a summer marked cycling line in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park that starts from the Tunturi-Lapin luontokeskus area in Hetta and finishes at the Pyhäkero autiotupa cluster below the treeline. On our map it runs about 11.5 km one way through mountain-birch forest and gravel roads, not as a loop. For trail facts, closures, and the national-park map set, treat the Pyhäkeron pyöräretki page on Luontoon.fi as the primary reference(1). Enontekiö Arctic Lapland describes the outing as a good introduction to local MTB: the approach from the village side is manageable for newcomers, though you should still expect real climbs on the way to the hut(2). Their trail roundup adds that many riders describe a roughly 16–22 km day when they include the drive or cycle out along Mustavaarantie from the gate on Ounastie, about 5 km east of Hetta, or when they combine a boat crossing of Lake Ounasjärvi with a shorter pedal from the shore(3). Our geometry follows the visitor-centre start, which pairs naturally with parking at Tunturi-Lapin luontokeskus, the adjacent campfire site, and exhibits before you roll past Jyppyrän kuntoportaat only a few hundred metres into the ride. Along the mapped line, the landscape keeps opening toward Pyhäkero, the most visually dominant summit south of Hetta over Ounasjärvi(4). At the destination you reach Pyhäkero autiotupa, Pyhäkeron autiotupa tulentekopaikka, and Pyhäkero kahvila—natural rest points before optional foot or bike continuation toward the higher shoulder of the fell where sources promise views across toward Pallastunturi(2)(3). The route sits in the same trail hub as Peurapolku, the Mustavaarantie–Pyhäkero trail, and Hetta: Jyppyrä–Närpistö summer trails, so confident riders can stitch longer days from the same car parks. Anyone arriving from sea level should plan for rapid weather shifts; a calm morning in Enontekiö does not guarantee calm conditions on the climb(5). Carry wind and rain layers, drinkable water, and a paper or offline park map even though the summer line is marked(2)(3).

Rönkönkierros is about 16.6 km as a marked summer mountain-biking loop in Inari, linking Kiilopää services, Piispanoja shelters, Saariselkä fringe stops, and Rönkön lampi in the Open Fell Biking network(1).

For difficulty, surfaces, violet markings in the field, and winter maintenance policy, start from the Kontionpolut / Palokankaan yhdysreitti trail page on Luontoon.fi(1). Municipality of Kontiolahti describes Kontionpolut as the municipality’s leading marked network for mountain biking, trail running, and walking on Jaamankangas—with four main loops plus links toward Joensuu’s Jaama Trail ring, Liperi’s Kinttupolut, and the Kolinpolku backbone toward Koli national scenery(2). The trail is about 1,1 km as one point-to-point line. It is not a loop. It sits in North Karelia near Kontiolahti and acts as the short Palokangas link that joins the wider Kontionpolut network to the Välilammet pond cluster and onward trail choices. About 1,2 km along the line you are at the Välilampien laavu and Välilampien tulipaikka pair beside small woodland ponds—natural break spots before you merge into Jaama Trail / Välilammet and the longer Kontionpolut / Välilampi Trail. Visit Karelia notes that the Välilampi shoreline lean-to keeps dry firewood for campfires and that families often pause there; the same pages describe Palokankaantie and Taskisentie parking options used when approaching the Välilampi area by car(3). Longer rides on Kontionpolut / Välilampi Trail also reach Jaamankankaan kotalaavu, an accessible kota-style shelter with an accessible dry toilet and wood shelter beside the trail(3). Independent staging from Palokangas makes it easy to stitch this connector into orange-marked Jaama Trail sections or the yellow-marked Välilampi loop while still reading the colour logic spelled out for the broader network(3). Play Kontiolahti’s long-read from the Jaamankangas saddle captures how rolling esker forest makes much of the riding brisk on wide trails, while steeper pinches appear on the demanding Kontioniemi arm—useful background if you are combining short links into a full day(4). Ride in whichever direction suits your loop plan; reconcile junctions with the downloadable Kontionpolut PDF map the city points visitors to(2).

Moitakuru is a marked mountain biking line in the Saariselkä fell village area of Inari, threading from the resort’s trailhead cluster toward Moitakuru day shelter and campfire sites beside Urho Kekkonen National Park. On our map the ride is about 13 km one way along Luttojoki–valley forest tracks and local connectors—an approachable introduction to Lapland XC terrain rather than a technical descent run. For national-park rules, seasonality, and the formal ride description, start from the Mountain Bike Trail 2, Moitakuru page on Luontoon.fi(1). Lapponia Tours outlines a classic longer circuit of roughly 25 km that continues past Moitakuru over Palopää and Palo-oja before looping back toward Saariselkä, including shortcut options when energy runs low(2). Roll Outdoors summarises the wider Saariselkä–Kiilopää network: very extensive marked riding, snow-free focus from about June into late autumn, and a strong reminder to stay on signed corridors inside the national park(3). Korpitäti writes up the same Saariselkä–Luttotupa–Moitakuru corridor on foot over two days, with practical notes about signing near the start and a rest at Luttotupa along the river(4). From the village side you soon pass Saariselkä Ski & Sport Resort and can break at Liegga Laavu before the trail settles into the long, gentle middle leg toward Luttotupa day hut and its nearby campfire point roughly 8 km along. The line finishes at Moitakuru ulkotulipaikka and Moitakuru päivätupa, where Metsähallitus lists the day-hut and fireplace services on Luontoon.fi alongside the MTB route page(1). Riders planning a circuit rather than a shuttle can link outward through this segment and return via Palopää or Kaunispää variants described by Lapponia Tours(2), or join other marked summer routes that share the same trailhead band, such as Taajoslaavun kesäreitti toward the Rumakuru and Taajoslaavu hut arc.

This is about a 6.8 km point-to-point ride on forest and shoreline tracks between the Vuohimäki–Soininmäki trailhead west of Savonlinna and the Aholahti recreation hub on the Saimaa shore. For where to leave a car and how the signed Soininmäki nature-trail start is laid out beside Vuohimäki riding-centre buildings, Savonlinnan kaupunki’s Luontopolut pages are the clearest official starting point(1). Luontoon.fi lists the wider Vuohimäki–Kuikankolo–Tervastupa cycling corridor that continues past Aholahti for riders who want a longer day(2). Along the way you pass Pullinlahden laavu roughly six-tenths of a kilometre from the Vuohimäki end, then drop toward Aholahden kilpahiihtokeskus, where the city’s cross-country stadium, summer disc golf and lakeside parking cluster together(3). If you want to extend the ride, Vuohimäki–Mustalampi–Tervastupa pyöräilyreitti and Vuohimäki–Kuikankolo–Tervastupa ulkoilureitti branch from the same trail family, and Soininmäen luontopolku shares the Vuohimäentie 40 parking and early orientation boards(1). A user-submitted MTB trace elsewhere on Vuohimäki warns that forest paths can cross horse-training or riding corridors—ease off and expect equestrians where side trails meet(5). Visit Savonlinna summarises regional cycling ideas and rental hubs around Lake Saimaa(4).

The Pirttikosken yhdysreitti is about 2 km on our map as a short point-to-point cycling link through Pirttikoski village in North Ostrobothnia, tying the wider Pyhäjoki river trail network to the Kupuliskoski rapids area. The Municipality of Pyhäjoki describes Pirttikoski as a riverside community where the Pyhäjoki has many rapids—Kupuliskoski and Helaakoski among the largest—and where embankment paths along the river offer an attractive setting for mountain biking and other outdoor exercise(1). Starting from the same riverside network as Pyhäjoen penkkatiet and Rautiperän lenkki, this connector makes a practical hop for bikes toward Kuusiniemen sillan yhdysreitti Pirttikoski and the services around Pirttikosken uimaranta before you reach the Kupuliskoski shore. About one kilometre along the line you pass Pirttikosken uimaranta on Kalliomäentie—a swimming beach by Kuusiniemi bridge that the village association highlights as an easy swim stop for touring riders staying near the kylätalo(4). At the eastern end of this segment the route meets the Kupuliskoski day-trip cluster: wilderness-style kota shelters with campfire sites and dry toilets on both banks—Kupuliskosken eteläranta kota, tulipaikka, käymälä and Kupuliskosken pohjoisrannan kota, tulipaikka, käymälä—natural places to pause, warm up, or combine with Kupuliskosken reitti on foot if you lock the bike for a short stroll. Cycling PDFs and the recreation Google Map are on the outdoor sports facilities page(2). The Pirttikoski village association’s Welcome Cyclist kylätalo stop offers self-service basics for bike travellers—outdoor WC and water, a pump and patch supplies, washing gear, outdoor power for phones and e-bike batteries, and optional Matkaparkki accommodation by arrangement—supporting longer loops that use Pyhäjoen penkkatiet and regional bike travel projects(4). Pyhäjoki is an active kayaking and river recreation corridor; Pirttikosken taidereitti, Pyhäjoen melontareitti, and Oulainen–Pyhäjoki pyöräilyreitti are separate longer itineraries you can join nearby when planning a full day(1)(2).

MTB Huhmari is about a five-kilometre forest-and-track loop on Huhmarkallio beside Ylivieska’s Huhmari sports park. For opening context, winter lighting on the shared gravel fitness tracks, the sled hill at Hyypänkallio, and how the MTB line sits next to those facilities, start with the outdoor sports facilities information published by City of Ylivieska(1). The participatory budgeting implementation page(2) describes the mountain-bike project finished toward the end of 2025: roughly two kilometres of new riding for beginners through advanced riders, partly in woodland and partly along the lit gravel loop, with larger optional jump lines at Hyypänkallio, a Salmiperäntie 8 trailhead, and contracting through Trail It Oy after a competitive tender. Kalajokilaakso reported on the timing of that build and how residents voted for the investment(4). The Huhmarin ulkoiluarea Blogspot page mirrors the breadth of the area—kilometres of ski trails (with several kilometres lit), disc golf, biathlon infrastructure, and mountain-bike options—useful as a quick amenity checklist even though it is not an official channel(5). Riding on this line is easiest to picture as a tour of the Huhmarkallio cluster rather than a remote backcountry loop. You leave from the Huhmari competition-centre edge with Huhmarin kisamajan kuntosali and Huhmarin kisamaja nearby, and Huhmarkallion parkkipaikka gives a straightforward place to leave a car. About one kilometre into the circuit you pass Huhmarin kota, a good breather before the climb toward Huhmarin pulkkarinne. On the high side, Huhmarin kuntoportaat sit close to Rinnemajan laavu, Rinnemajan nuotiopaikka, and Huhmarin rinnemaja—practical stops if you want stairs training or a fire-ring shelter before rolling back toward the disc-golf clearing. Huhmarkallio Discgolfpark’s forest course on rolling terrain is documented by the frisbee course registry(6). The same recreation ticket also threads past the lit running circuit Huhmarin valaistukuntorata and parallel winter skiing on Huhmarin valaistulatu. If you want to mix pedalling with longer walking, Joonaala Trail leaves from the same hill system; registry copy for Joonaalan retkeilyreitti appears in Finland’s national outdoor route service(3). An even longer hiking ring in the wider network is Törmälän luontopolku, which shares some facilities around the competition buildings.

The Piikkiö–Toivonlinna cycling route is about 6.6 km one way as a continuous connector through Kaarina’s Piikkiö district in Southwest Finland toward the Toivonlinna shoreline. Suomi.fi reproduces the City of Kaarina’s description: the first stretch follows a light-traffic path for roughly 2.3 km, then the alignment runs along a quiet rural road verge before opening to gentle rises near the sea; the road is calm overall but the shoulder is narrow or almost absent in places(1). For Turku region guide maps, maintenance responsibilities between municipal streets and ELY-centre highway-side facilities, and the renewed B7 cyclist crossing at Makarlantie by Piikkiön yhtenäiskoulu, see the City of Kaarina cycling pages(2). Tammireitit highlights Arboretum Yltöinen along Toivonlinnantie—check opening times before detouring—and notes an entirely paved ride with about 6.5 km one way in their listing, which rounds slightly shorter than our mapped distance(3). Kotona ja kaupungilla’s visit write-up captures why June rhododendron bloom draws people to the arboretum and reminds readers of weekday gate hours and free entry when the area is open(4). Väylävirasto documents the Turku city-region cycling waymarking programme that renewed signage on radial routes serving Piikkiö by the end of 2023, including main lines from Turku toward the Piikkiö corridor(5). Near the Toivonlinna end, Toivonlinnan frisbeegolfrata sits beside the line where the archipelago-linked Kuusiston-Harvaluodon melontareitti passes very close if you also paddle. Approaching Piikkiö’s core, Piikkiön kuntoportaat marks where Piikkiön Linnavuoren retkeilyreitti shares the same sports cluster; Korvenmäen kuntorata and Korvenmäen valaistu latu branch from that area for a short fitness loop or winter ski session. Pyöräilyn yhdysreitti Pontela joins within about a kilometre if you need a half-kilometre link toward Pontela. Around Piikkiön liikuntahallin kenttä, Piikkiön yhtenäiskoulun lähiliikuntapaikka, Piikkiön frisbeegolfrata, Piikkiön yhtenäiskoulun liikuntasali, and Piikkiön yhtenäiskoulun kenttä cluster together; riders should expect school-adjacent traffic and the raised B7 cyclist crossing described on the city page(2). Pontelan punttisali and Tanssistudio Point sit where built-up Pontela meets the onward links: Pyöräilyn yhdysreitti Piikkiö-Hepojoki and Yhdysreitti Piikkiö-Jaanintie continue the regional network toward Hepojoki, Littoinen, and beyond. For longer outings on separate pages, Harvaluodon pyöräilyreitti and the Hovirinta–Piikkiö scenic route stay within a few hundred metres if you want coastal or mixed trail scenery.

Kirraa is a very short, steep bike park segment branching left from 95980 Murica on Ylläs fell in Kolari—within Ylläs Bike Park above Ylläsjärvi. The bike park presentation on Ylläs Ski Resort and Yllas.fi both stress long lift-served lines, three lifts including the gondola, and a summer window that shifts slightly from year to year(2)(3). Ylläs Ski Resort’s bike park trail descriptions spell out the junction: after a small wooden jump on Murica you can fork left into Kirraa for roughly 300 metres of fairly steep pitch, tight berms, stone steps, and a couple of jumps(1). The descent is about 0.3 km for this fork, matching the resort’s roughly 300 metre note(1). You arrive on Kirraa only after riding the upper part of 95980 Murica from the gondola top; Murica itself keeps a rougher, faster upper section than Reindeer Rally and includes features that can be rolled or bypassed before the treeline splits to Mr. Hankey, Full Enduro, or Kirraa(1). Nearby lines on the same summit network include Ylläs Bike Park - Top Red and Ylläs Bike Park - Full Enduro for riders who want different exit options after Murica. If you stay on 95980 Murica instead of dropping into Kirraa, you eventually pass Ylläs Ski Resort Ylläsjärvi laavu along that longer line—a better match for a long break than this quick spur. Lift tickets, keycard rules, and daily weather holds follow the resort’s bike park price list and bike park opening hours page(4)(5). Downhill bikes and protective gear are available from HILL Ski Rent Ylläs next to the gondola(6).

Artjärvi local heritage cycling route is a loop of about 64 km through lake-and-farm countryside in Orimattila, Päijät-Häme. For the municipal description of this tour, brochure-style lengths, laavu rest points, and links toward the national cycling network, see the City of Orimattila cycling routes page(1). Artjärven Ahjo keeps older printed maps and planning notes that still help with on-the-ground navigation and longer stops in Artjärvi centre(2). About 10 km into the ride you can break at Pyykkinekan uimaranta, a village beach that also appears on the Lanskinjoen melontareitti paddling line if you combine water and land days. Near the northern lake shore, around 33 km, Tortolan tallit / maneesi sits just off the loop as an equestrian landmark. Closer to the western closure, Niinikosken ampumarata marks a quiet roadside point—ride considerately where sport shooting activities may be underway. At the start of the circuit, Villisikapolku branches as a short walking trail on the same footprint; Salmelan valaistu latu is a nearby winter ski track when snow conditions suit. Surfaces are mostly low-traffic rural asphalt with spells of fine gravel, a pattern Komoot users summarise as a moderate “three lakes” style lakeland road tour where wider tires feel safer on short unpaved links(3). For how a long training day on Orimattila’s roads feels—café stops, bike-path links from Lahti, and rolling fields—Pro Mustarousku’s report on a 70 km Kuivanto loop through Artjärvi adds useful colour even though it is not the same GPS line(4). Pack water and snacks; services cluster in village centres rather than every crossroad.

For markings, seasonal use, services on the loop, and the latest Metsähallitus guidance for this marked summer route in Urho Kekkonen National Park, start from the Maastopyöräreitti nro 5 Luulampi page on Luontoon.fi(1). Metsähallitus describes about 23.9 km (3–5 hours) on a gravelled, mostly wide track through mountain birch, green valleys, and under the shoulder of Kiilopää fell. Technically the riding is mostly easy-going, but the climb from Luulampi toward Kiilopää begins with roughly the first kilometre very steep, and the long descent toward Kiilopää is easier in technical terms. The route is marked with orange mountain-biking symbols and the number 5. It is for snow-free conditions only. Metsähallitus also notes duckboards in places near the Kiilopää fell-centre area, an atmospheric Rumakuru vanha päivätupa with campfire, and the newer spacious Luulampi day hut and Luulampi kota. In season Luulammen erämaakahvila operates as a wilderness café. Around Luulampi the terrain is a cultural heritage site and camping is restricted in part of the area—stay on the marked trail there(1). The Municipality of Inari summarises the wider Open Fell Biking network around Saariselkä–Kiilopää: numbered loops 1–7 are marked with symbols and numbers on the ground and on maps, with route descriptions and GPX available from regional tourism and map pages linked from Inari.fi(2). In the western sector, after the early kilometres from the start near Jääseidan Curling Center and Savotta kahvila, you pass Rönkönlammen tulipaikka and Rönkönlampi tulistelutupa in a small lake setting. Entering the Kiilopää resort side of the loop, about 8–9 km into the ride, Kiilopää pysäköintialue is the natural parking hub for many visitors; Suomen Latu Kiilopää - Kahvila & Ravintola, Kiilopään frisbeegolfrata, Kiilo-oja tulipaikka, Kiilopään Kuurakaltio winter-swimming spot, and Kiilopään uimapaikka cluster here if you want food, swim spots, or a break before the longer crossing toward Luulampi(1). Luulampi kota, Luulampi ulkotulipaikka, and Luulammen erämaakahvila form the main mid-route stop at the pond; Matkalla Missä Milloinkin’s hiking notes from the overlapping Luulammen polku describe the Luulampi shoreline as a highlight with Stone Age dwelling traces and remind readers to stay on marked paths in that sensitive belt(3). Between Luulampi and Kiilopää the landscape is open and gains a lot of height—Bikeland quotes on the order of 386 m cumulative ascent and a high point around 468 m for the Luulampi–Saariselkä ride family this loop belongs to(5). Verteksi, writing about summer rides toward Rumakuru and Luulampi from Kiilopää, notes how wide maintained gravel allows steady rolling even inside the national park but stresses that cycling is only allowed on the marked bike network(4). Near Rumakuru vanha päivätupa, Rumakuru vanha tulipaikka, Rumakuru Nuotiopaikka 2, Rumakuru päivätupa, and Rumakuru tulipaikka 1 you can pause in the gorge scenery; dry toilets are available at Rumakuru käymälä without needing to name them as waypoints in running text. Toward the north-east, Prospektorin Tulipaikka and Prospektorin kaivoskämppä add a short historical mining-side detour before the run closes again past Savotta kahvila toward the Kiilopää–Saariselkä service fringe. The route shares track with parts of the marked bike loop Rönkönkierros and parallels walking access toward Luulampi from Ahopää for anyone mixing disciplines. Operators around Kiilopää organise bike rental and guided groups; Roll Outdoors publishes online booking for Saariselkä–Kiilopää rentals and guided ride packages(6), and Kiilopää Adventures at Kiilopää Challenge advertises daily rental-window hours and self-service bike pick-up options with advance reservation(7). Check operator pages before travel because staffing and season lengths can change.

Nummela 11 km cycling loop is about 11.4 km as a circuit through Nummela in Vihti, tying together the town’s sports belt, the wooded ridge at Nummelanharju, Pajuniityn recreation fields, and the Enäranta shoreline on Lake Enäjärvi. Visit Vihti’s Nummelanharju page describes wide, well-kept gravel fitness trails (pururata) of about 2.5–10 km on the dry pine heath of the ridge—shared by cyclists, walkers, and runners—with some hilly sections and lighting on part of the network; winter grooming turns many of those corridors into ski tracks, and live trail status is published via the municipality’s winter sports service linked from that page(1). The City of Vihti places Nummela alongside Nuuksio National Park and municipal hiking, canoeing, and cycling networks as a county where nature stays close to everyday life(2). Away from the ridge, the loop uses local streets and paths past schools, ball fields, and services, then opens into Pajuniityn MultiGolfPark and obstacle-course pockets profiled on Visit Vihti’s Pajuniityn Bootcamp page(4). For a broader picture of long road and MTB circuits that touch Vihti, Jälki.fi’s Vihti area index lists community-contributed rides from fatbike loops toward Hanko to Sääksi-area MTB classics—useful if you want to stitch a longer day from the same town(3). Starting from the Nummela station block, the first kilometres thread the Kaarenkierros corner near Väinämöinen sports courts, pass Nummelan työväentalo, and climb toward the Nummelanharju cluster where Vihdin uimahalli, Nummelanharjun kuntoportaat, and the outdoor gym on the NLA fitness loop sit within a few hundred metres of each other. That is the natural place to join Kaarenkierroksen lähiliikuntareitti for a micro-loop or to peel off toward Nummelan kuntorata 5 km, valaistu, Nummelan kuntorata lentokentänpuoli, and Tykilumilatu when you want a lit gravel lap or winter ski geometry instead of this mixed loop. After the airport-side fitness strip—where winter crews sometimes flood a 750 m tour-skating lane on the airfield—the line drops toward light-industry roads and Pajuniityn, passing padel halls and outdoor courts before Muistolanpuisto’s gym island, Linnanniitun kuntoportaat, and a simple Laavu shelter in the same kilometre band. Multigolf, an obstacle play track, and more ball fields follow as you curve back toward housing. Around Enäranta you ride the lake margin where the public beach, sand court, and skating slab give a clear swim-and-picnic pause on warm days. The northern closing arc crosses Ratapuisto’s artificial turf, Kuoppanummi schools and ice halls, and finally Health Club and station-side gyms—so the ring doubles as a sampler of Nummela’s public sport geography. Treat this as a shared-use community circuit: yield on narrow path shoulders, ring a bell before passing runners on pururata sections, and keep speed sensible where children cross toward Pajuniityn or schools.

This national cycling connector is about 32.3 km point-to-point across Central Finland, linking Rutalahti in Joutsa with Toivakka and continuing toward the wider Jyväskylä lakelands. It sits on the Hitonhaudan sorakierros (Goblin’s Gorge Gravel Loop), one of three Lakeland by Cycle bikepacking corridors that Visit Jyväskylä Region promotes together with quiet gravel roads, digital GPX guidance, and thousands of kilometres of linked riding(2). Visit Jyväskylä Region’s gravel and bike touring page for Central Finland summarises seasons, the three main loops, and how link routes split or extend them(3). On the Joutsa leg the same network passes Rutalahti village landscapes and onward toward Leivonmäki National Park on longer tour days; City of Joutsa summarises how the loop uses local gravel roads and points riders to Bikeland for shelters, campfire sites, and services marked on the map(1). The same corridor is drawn on Bikeland’s Hitonhauta-themed map layer for quick filtering of lean-tos and resupply hints(8). From the Koskikara–Rutalahti outdoor cluster you can warm up beside Koskikaran luontopolun keittokatos and tie in to the short Koskikaran kierros walking loop or the longer Tervasreitti bike circuit before rolling north. About 8 km into the ride, Viisarimäen Parkkipaikka gives access to Viisarimäen luontopolku and Kuivavuoren laavu on Kuivavuori—a steep marked walking line with a lake view from the lean-to, better explored on foot than in the saddle(7). Further on, Toivakka spreads services along the corridor: Paikkalanvuoren laavu and the village sports shore cluster including Toivakan uimaranta, with Perinnepolku and winter ski corridors sharing the same hub if you return in snow. Toward the northwest the line approaches cross-municipality links such as Leppälahden hiihtolatu Jyväskylä, useful context for how trail networks overlap across Jyväskylä, Joutsa and Toivakka(2)(4). Expect mostly gravel and compacted forest roads with short paved links where the published loop crosses busier rural connectors—typical of the day stages Visit Jyväskylä Region describes between Nukula, Rutalahti, Joutsa town, Tampinmylly and Toivakka(2). Seasonally, regional guidance targets late May through late September for comfortable gravel touring, with the understanding that dry midsummer roads can be dusty and shoulder-season rain softens some shoulders(1)(3). Hitonhaudan rotkolaakso itself is temporarily out of official use for safety; long-loop riders should follow current Visit Jyväskylä Region notices rather than detouring into the gorge without checking status(2)(3).

Sininen saavutus is an about 49 km marked mountain-bike loop through Hossa National Park in Kainuu, between Kuusamo and Suomussalmi. Metsähallitus publishes route information on the Sininen saavutus page on Luontoon.fi(1). Visit Suomussalmi’s Sininen saavutus archive entry summarises the layout, lists principal lean-tos and day-use points, and links to a printable Metsähallitus brochure map(2). The circuit was named to the international IMBA EPICS list in the 2017 class of new long, mostly singletrack backcountry rides(3). Tapani Leppänen’s Latu&Polku article explains how mountain biking was written into the park plan from the beginning, with blue markings, maintained fireplaces, and options to shorten the day(4). Expect a demanding full day: IMBA Europe describes roughly four and a half hours as a minimum time for riders who already have general mountain-bike experience, on rolling esker terrain with many lake outlooks(3). Most riders start from Hossan luontokeskus beside Luontokeskus pysäköintipaikka. The first kilometres share the Huosilampi–Keihäslampi shore cluster with Harjujen huikonen and Hossan polku: jetties, Huosilampi invalaavu, campfire spots, and optional parking at Huosilampi pysäköintipaikka, Keihäslampi pysäköintipaikka, or Hossaari parkkipaikka. Around Pikku-Hossa, Pikku-Hossa vuokratupa, Pikku-Hossa ulkotulipaikka, and Laituri Pikku-Hossa sit near Huosivirta pysäköintipaikka and Huosivirta tulentekopaikka. Along Jatkonsalmi you pass Jatkonsalmi, Teräväpää vuokratupa and Jatkonsalmi, pääpirtti vuokratupa. Further along, Tolosenvirta vuokratupa, Lounaja tulentekopaikka, Lipposensalmen laavu, and Syrjäsalmi laavu break up long forest-and-lake sections. Aittojoki pysäköintipaikka supports an Aittojoki tulentekopaikka stop before the route swings toward Kokalmus laavu, Kokalmus tulentekopaikka, and Porotalli; Rytikangas pysäköintipaikka and Kirkasvetinen pysäköintipaikka open northern lakeshore riding toward Lihapyörre laavu and Laukkujärvi autiotupa. The southeast includes Puukkojärvi autiotupa, Puukkojärvi laavu, Hakokosken laavu, and Torkonluikea tulentekopaikka, then Iikoski parkkipaikka with Iikoski tulentekopaikat and Iikoski uimaranta keittokatos, IIKOSKI eräkämppä, and HUOSIUSJÄRVI eräkämppä before closing past Huosilampi laituri 3 and Huosilampi laituri 4 toward Öllöri laituri. MTBreitti.fi stage notes on the same 49 km circuit mention roots, duckboards, short forest-road connectors, and an asphalt finish toward the nature centre after Huosivirta when following their described lap(5). The route is marked in blue(2). Official materials describe one-way arrow guidance for a counter-clockwise sense of travel, although nothing physically blocks riding the other way—yield to hikers because tread is shared(4). Winter use follows separate maintained winter-bike corridors elsewhere in the park; this summer MTB loop is not groomed for winter riding(2).

Plan the Aure loop from the route hub on Järvienreitit.fi, which publishes downloadable GPX, an interactive map collection, and the recommended two-day pacing for this quiet-lake corridor(1). Visit Tampere sums up the same ride for visitors starting from Tampere or connecting by train(2). Metsähallitus explains where cycling is allowed in Seitsemisen kansallispuisto and which trails remain hiking-only(3), so read that page before you enter the park on a bike. The trail is about 128.7 km as one closed loop. Järvienreitit.fi quotes roughly 128 km with about 17.3 percent unpaved surface, about 3.7 percent on cycle paths, and roughly 2150 m of ascent along the marketed profile(1)—use our geometry number for GPS planning and treat their brochure-style rounding as the same loop. Pirkanmaa ties together Ikaalinen, Kihniö, and Parkano here, and the line is built for riders who want forest roads, lake beaches, and low traffic rather than busy highways. Near the northern arc around Ikaalinen, the route passes Metsämuseon laavu ja nuotiopaikka and Riuttasjärvi Beach & Outdoor Grill, where a short walking connection meets Käpykintukka through shared lakeshore parking. Linnankylän uimapaikka offers a swimming stop before the trace turns toward the Aure village countryside between fields and compacted sand roads. Inside Seitsemisen, Seitsemisen luontokeskus is the natural service hub with exhibitions and a restaurant, while Kirkaslampi keittokatos and the Kirkaslampi parking cluster lead out toward Kovero pysäköintilaue—many riders stage a car here for a two-day ride as described in the travel press on the same site(4). Koverolampi telttailualue and nearby cooking shelters back onto the Kovero heritage farm setting in the national park. Further west, Luhalahden uimapaikka and the village shore at Luhalahti balance the long west-side lakes, and Tevaniemen uimapaikka marks another swim-friendly bay before you climb back through Yliskylän uimapaikka toward Parkano. Along Viinikanjoki through Parkano, Haapaslammen laavu and Viinikankosken laavu bracket picnic and fishing angles on the same waterway that Parkanon melontareitti follows for canoeists—handy context if your group mixes bikes and boats. Parkano’s centre rewards slow riding: outdoor tables beside the river, local shops, and the town’s well-known ITE sculptures are called out in both the regional and network pages(1)(2). Hanna Eronen describes two summer days on the Aure ring with stops at village cafés, Kihniö’s blanket bog museum road, and Pyhäniemi-style lake accommodation before returning via Poltinkoski and Luhalahdentie, which matches how quiet the back roads feel in practice(4). If you are not bringing your own bike, Ikaalinen Spa & Resort hires Jopo-style city bikes and e-fatbikes near the spa shore in Ikaalinen, including day rates suited to tacking an Aure section onto a resort stay(5).

The trail is about 82 km as a mapped loop through Isojoki, Etelä-Pohjanmaa, linking gravel village roads and long forest-road legs around Lauhanvuoren kansallispuisto and outlying lake country. It is widely promoted under the Finnish names Isojoen soratiepyöräilyreitti and Isojoen maastopyöräreitti: the Lauhanvuori–Hämeenkangas UNESCO Global Geopark publishes a full turn-by-turn sheet, difficulty notes, and links to a GPX track, and states that Isojoen kunta maintains markers in the terrain(1). The City of Isojoki’s cycling pages place this loop in context next to the shorter Geobike Lauhanvuori circuit and other park options(2). Most of the ride is on coarse gravel roads and forest truck trails rather than technical singletrack; expect remote stretches where mobile coverage is weak, so carry spare tubes, food, and water(1). The northern half passes nearer restaurants and tourism services; the southern half is quieter with fewer shops(1). Along the line you pass Isojoki’s main sports cluster near Kirkonkylä (outdoor training areas, ball fields, skatepark, and disc golf beside the Kirkonkylän kuntorata running loop), then climb toward Lauhanvuori, where the path overlaps Metsähallitus’ marked Geobike Lauhanvuori route on Luontoon.fi(3) and the broader Kansallispuistojen maastopyöräilyreitti/Isojoki—that brings Spitaalijärvi shelters, Kaivolammi docks, and Lauhanvuori laki parking and lookout into easy reach. Visit Suupohja reproduces the same Geobike hut stops and fair-weather riding notes for visitors(4). Further on, lake shores such as Kodesjärven uimapaikka, Suojoen uimapaikka, and Vesijärven uimapaikka Isojoki offer swimming breaks in warm weather. Retkipaikka’s long ride report links Lauhanvuori with Kauhaneva–Pohjankangas partly on the same Kansallispuistojen maastopyöräreitti corridor, which illustrates how the marked park bike network feels on the ground even if your day follows only a section(5).

The Gold Fields MTB loop, known in Finnish as Kultamaiden kierros, is about 31,1 km as a marked summer circuit through the Kiilopää fell area and the wider Saariselkä–Kakslauttanen gold-field landscapes in Inari, Lapland. The Municipality of Inari treats Open Fell Biking (OFB) as the umbrella brand for Saariselkä’s marked summer mountain-bike network: a backbone route links Kakslauttanen, Kiilopää, Saariselkä village and Moitakuru, while shorter numbered loops (including routes 1–7 marked in the field) are described together in the municipality’s downloadable route packs(1). The same municipal programme documentation notes that Metsähallitus began marking bike routes in the Saariselkä terrain from spring 2021 onward(2). Suomen Latu’s Kiilopää centre is the practical services hub at the Kiilopää end—bike rental, washing, basic tools, showers for day visitors, free e-bike charging, and staff who help match routes to skill(3). Terrain on northern OFB rides is typically long, fairly gentle climbs with rocky and sandy surfaces, fewer needle-covered singletrack segments, and rewarding open-fell views when the trail tops treeline(4). Roll Outdoors, which works on the Kiilopää side, notes roughly two hundred kilometres of official marked MTB in the Saariselkä–Kiilopää area and recommends full-suspension mountain bikes or fatbikes, budgeting from about three hours upward for meaningful loops(5). Along this loop, the first worthwhile service cluster appears near kilometre five at Jääseidan Curling Center and Savotta kahvila, a good coffee stop before the line swings toward Kakslauttanen. About 24 km into the circuit you pass Kakslauttanen Parkkipaikka—handy if you join the loop from that side. The ride finishes back at Kiilopää with Kiilopään Kuurakaltio and Kiilopään uimapaikka beside the fell centre, the Kiilo-oja campfire site just above the parking area, and Suomen Latu Kiilopää – Kahvila & Ravintola plus Kiilopään frisbeegolfrata all within a short walk of Kiilopää pysäköintialue. The same trail hub also connects readily to other marked options such as Rumakuru, Maastopyöräreitti nro 5 Luulampi, and Open Fell Biking loop 7, Saariselkä–Kakslauttanen when you want a longer multi-day menu. Independent route notes for nearby “Laanila kultareitti” segments describe pauses at century-old Lapland gold-workings such as the Kerkelä and Eversti mine areas; the surroundings help explain why this circuit is marketed around the “gold fields” theme(6).

Ride the Metsähallitus-listed Luontokeskus to Iso-Syöte summit trail on Luontoon.fi for this exact connector, including any map downloads and national-park cycling rules that apply on the ground(1). Across the wider Iso-Syöte area, the Syöte outdoor destination portal summarises how official mountain bike routes are staged from Syötteen luontokeskus at Erätie 1, how pink paint marks the line in forest terrain alongside brown junction signs on roads, and where to rent fatbikes before you climb(2). The Syötteelle regional outdoor pages describe summer as the main riding window of roughly June through October, with berry season and autumn colour especially busy(3). The mountain biking route is about 3.9 km and is not a loop. It links the Syöte Nature Centre service cluster with the higher Iso-Syöte fell summit area where lift-served Bike Park lines and shorter summit loops such as Huipunlenkit begin. About 1.3 km along the ride you pass Syötteen luontokeskuksen laavu, then Syötteen luontokeskus itself and Luontokeskus pysäköointialue—good places to pick up paper maps, use services, or pause before the remaining climb. Syöte DiscGolfPark sits close to the same neighbourhood if someone in your group wants a quick disc round after the bike leg. The corridor also meets the long Taivalkoski–Atsinki–Syöte mountain biking traverse and the UKK Trail (Syöte–Puolanka section) around the nature centre, so many riders stitch this summit link onto a longer day or finish a big traverse with a short pull up to the fell top. Stay on marked bike routes inside Syöte National Park; riding off the signed corridor is not allowed(2).

For live maps, trail layers and maintenance status across Muonio in Lapland, start with the municipality’s InfoGIS service(4). The outdoor routes list on the Muonio municipality website names Ratsutien kunto- ja maastopyöräilyreitti and states that the municipality does not maintain it—care is private rather than municipal(1). Discover Muonio’s mountain biking section describes the same corridor as one of the easiest local rides—central Muonio on an old road bed toward Särkijärvi—alongside a separate 12 km loop around the foot of Olostunturi(2); the maps and trails page repeats the overview and points to InfoGIS for layered data(3). Our route page lists the same geometry and stop pattern for planning(6). The riding line mapped here is about 13.5 km along that historical Ratsutie alignment through forest and former road prism—wide enough for easy gears, without the exposed climbs of Pallas–Ylläs fell tracks. It is a point-to-point trace, not a loop; many people retrace the same line or stitch in village roads. User-uploaded traces on Jälki.fi sometimes describe a longer Muonio–Olos–Särkijärvi line at roughly 33 km with substantially more climbing than this segment—compare carefully before planning a long day(5). From town, the geometry passes Muonio’s Opintie sports cluster very briefly: Muonion urheilukenttä, Muonion ulkokuntosali, Muonion tenniskenttä, Muonion Skatepuisto and Muonion jääkiekkokaukalo all sit within a short ride of where the line angles east, then the corridor opens toward forest. Around 11 km along the mapped line you reach Siepinvaaran laavu, a natural lunch or wind-break; dry toilets are available at the same cluster. The line intersects Muonio’s wider outdoor network—for extend-and-loop planning you can branch to Muonion latuverkosto, Muonion moottorikelkkareitistö, Jerisjoen melontareitti, Kuntorata Olostunturi-Särkijärvi-Jerisjärvi, Kesäretkeilyreitti 5 or Muonion kentän latu where those traces meet this one(2)(3). Near some nature-protection zones, cycling can be restricted off the main corridor; Jälki.fi’s restriction note flags overlapping areas derived from OpenStreetMap and reminds riders to obey on-site banning signs(7).

For geology interpretation boards, route facts, and current official details on this Tankavaara circuit in Urho Kekkonen National Park, start on the Tankavaaran geologinen polku page on Luontoon.fi(1). Visit Sodankylä states that in the national park mountain biking is allowed in summer on all marked routes(2), which is the framework for this line as well: stay on the marked corridor, yield to slower users, and keep speed controlled on shared forest paths. The ride mapped here is about 6.4 km through forest and gentle fell slopes west of the Sompio-talo area near Tankavaara Gold Village, north of Sodankylä in Lapland. Along the way you pass interpretation boards on bedrock, ice-age landforms, and local land marks. About halfway round, Koiranjuomalammen laavu makes a natural rest stop on the shore of Koiranjuomalampi, with dry toilets nearby(3). Closer to the Tankavaara trailhead cluster you can use Tankavaaran luontopolun kota, campfire spots such as Tankavaaran luontopolun tulipaikka and Tankavaaran luontopolku tulipaikka 2, and Tankavaaran lintutorni for a wider view toward the Nattaset fells(3)(4). Independent trip write-ups describe stretches of rooty, rocky, and sometimes wet ground and worn duckboards in places—worth planning tyre grip and patience rather than expecting a groomed bike park loop(4). The area links cleanly with other marked Tankavaara options if you want a longer day: for example Tankavaaran maastopyöräilyreitti Kuukkeli, Tankavaaran maastopyöräreitti Koppelo, or Tankavaaran maastopyöräilyreitti Urpiainen, and the parallel walking route Tankavaaran geologinen polku follows the same geology-themed circuit on foot.

This ride is about 7.3 km as a marked loop through the Kaupunginmetsä forest and Pikku-Viitajärvi–Viitajärvi recreation terrain at Raahen hiihtomaja (Raahe ski cabin area). Raahe in North Ostrobothnia maintains it as one of two official signposted MTB networks alongside the easier Hummastinvaara trails; Raahe Cycling Club describes it as more technical and rocky in places while still rideable for attentive riders(3). The same corridor doubles as the city nature-trail network: after a 2024 alignment update the walking-service brand is Pikku-Viitajärven luontopolku (Ahtimuksen kierros about 7 km and Pikku-Viitajärven kierros about 9 km from the cabin, with Palontie adding about 1.3 km if you start there), so expect hikers, runners, and in winter other trail users share narrow sections(1). For trailheads, firewood rules, roskaton retkeily practice, and who to contact for maintenance, use Liikkuva Raahe(1); phone and email for Viitajärvi/Pikku-Viitajärvi and Hummastinvaara are also on the City of Raahe nature trails hub(2). Typical riding mixes smooth forest roads with rooty and stony singletrack, short field-road connectors, and occasional duckboards over wet ground(4). Taipaleita documents yellow paint, yellow arrow markers, and numbered nature info boards along the overlapping loop walked for trip notes(4). Mid-loop you pass the facilities clustered at Raahen hiihtomaja: Kraken Raahen frisbeegolfpuisto, Raahen hiihtomajan grillikatos with firewood for the shelter fireplace, Raahen hiihtomajan kuntoportaat, and Raahen hiihtomajan ampumahiihtoarea—handy for a break before you roll back into the woods. In winter, Raahe Cycling Club reports variable conditions on this line versus more reliably groomed nearby routes; late winter often firms up for lighter equipment and less experienced riders(3). Ride within your skill, yield to others, and pack a map because markings describe the wider network rather than a single lane urban cycleway(1)(4). Nearby ski and fitness loops such as Jokela–Raahen hiihtomaja latu, Ketunperäntie–Raahen hiihtomaja latu, and the shared kuntorata segments touch the same cabin hub if you want to link modalities. The hiking page for Viitajärven luontopolku follows essentially the same signposted corridor on our map for foot traffic.

Planning updates and maps for the Syötteen kierros corridor sit on Luontoon.fi(1), and Metsähallitus’s Syöte National Park sheet for the 19 km circuit describes the landscape, rest spots at Kellarilampi laavu and Annintupa, and an easy start from Syötteen luontokeskus(2). Syöte.fi notes about 150 km of marked cycling routes in the wider area, pink paint blazes for mountain bike routes, very little road riding, and recommends Syötteen kierros first for newer riders before tougher loops(3). Syötteelle highlights the same circuit as an ideal introduction to the area’s mountain biking and lists rentals and guided options through local Iso-Syöte businesses(4). On our map the ride is about 19.1 km as a loop through Pudasjärvi in North Ostrobothnia, overlapping the same marked line as the Syöte Circular Trail walking route. From Luontokeskus pysäköointialue you soon pass Syöte DiscGolfPark and reach Annintupa with dry toilets within the first couple of kilometres. Around 8.6 km the Lauttalampi cluster brings Lauttalammen laavu, a small jetty on the lake, Lauttalampi pysäköintialue for mid-route access, and dry toilets—classic lunch and swim territory. The Pytkynharju–mire sections add open views; community GPX on Jälki.fi still calls out short steep climbs and some duckboard segments on this line(5). Near 10–11 km, Kellarilampi pysäköintialue, Kellarilammen invalaavut, and accessible dry-toilet buildings support a longer stop above the ponds. After Riihitupa päivatupa near 13.5 km the line turns north toward Luppovesi, where Syötteen Luppopark, Luppoveden uimaranta, and Luppoveden nuotiopaikka ja kato cluster for swimming, play, and a kota-style shelter. Hiihtokeskus Iso-Syöte appears before you finish at Syötteen luontokeskuksen laavu and Syötteen luontokeskus. If you want a bigger day on the bike from the same hub, Pitämävaaran Lenkki and Pärjän kierros are natural next steps, or you can add a short leg on Korpikolvan polku.

For maps and the wider network around town, start with the City of Kemijärvi outdoor routes hub(1) and the summer recreation overview, which lists central walking routes among easy-to-reach summer options(2). Visit Kemijärvi describes a central walking and cycling circuit on foot or by bike past Kuumalampi park, a fitness park, playgrounds, and the skate park, with stops on the lakeside path for International Wood Sculpting Week artworks and the town beach for a picnic(3). On this page the mapped line is about 0.5 km as a point-to-point riverside link in Kemijärvi: it follows the Kemijoki shore toward Kotavaara and ends at Kotavaaran laavu and Kotavaaran näkötorni—a three-storey metal lookout with views over Kemijärvi and the river, a lean-to, and a campfire spot nearby. Climb the tower only at your own risk(3). If you want the marked foot connection from the same hill area, it continues as Kotavaaran torniin johtava tie, a short walking trail to the tower and shelter. Tytti Tuominen’s Retkipaikka piece on winter city walking in Kemijärvi highlights how you can stitch hours of easy walking from the centre along shore paths, with Kuumalampi’s benches, arched bridges, lighting, and sculpture works as part of the wider waterfront experience(4). The city points visitors to its map service and Retkikartta for detail on how this segment connects to other shore paths, parks, and facilities(1)(2).

For markings, responsible riding, and the latest Metsähallitus guidance on this demanding mountain bike line in Aulanko Nature Reserve, start with the Aulanko maastopyöräreitti vaativa page on Luontoon.fi(1). The City of Hämeenlinna introduces the wider reserve—Finland’s first national urban park, managed by Metsähallitus—with the English-style park forest, lookout tower, and large annual visitor numbers(2). The mountain biking route on our map is about 6.4 km as one point-to-point ride through Hämeenlinna in Kanta-Häme. It climbs and drops in the hill forest of Aulangonvuori rather than staying on flat lakeside paths, so expect sustained climbing and fast descents. Häme-Wiki, a regional outdoor wiki maintained by local contributors, traces the marked summer line to cooperation that began in 2019 between Metsähallitus, the city, Hämeenlinna district 4H, and Tawast Cycling Club TCC, and describes red reflectors and bicycle symbols on wooden posts together with clockwise travel as the comfortable default(3). MTBreitti’s trail notes for the wider Aulanko network stress that in the nature reserve you may ride off-road only on the dedicated mountain bike routes, compacted paths, fitness trails, and roads—so stay on the marked corridor and track geometry carefully(4). Early on you pass swimming and picnic pockets such as Lusikkaniemen uimapaikka, Kärmeskallion nuotiopaikka, and Kihtersuon uimaranta. About 3 km along, Kalastuspuiston nuotiopaikka sits west of the main hotel and sports strip; nearer Aulangontie the line brushes Joutsenlampi parking areas, outdoor gym spots, and resort services including Scandic Aulangon kylpylä. Farther toward Lake Aulangonjärvi you approach Aulangonjärven kota and Aulangon ulkoilumaja with Aulangonjärven uimaranta and winter swimming access nearby, then Aulangon ulkokuntosali before closing in on Metsälampi parking and the Aulanko Näkötorni kahvilarakennus beside the historic tower viewpoint. Häme-Wiki suggests roughly one kilometre to the tower viewpoint zone and about three kilometres to the Joutsenlampi corner along the marked summer profile—helpful pacing even though their published total is rounded slightly longer than the GPX segment here(3). The same forest links to other trails on our map: winter skiers follow Aulangon kuntoladut, walkers use Aulanko Aulangonjärven polku and the short Aulanko Karhuluolan yläreitti branch near the bear cave spur described in local guides(3). After the ride, fatbikes and other hire bikes for exploring the area are available from Aulanko Outdoors at Katajistonranta by advance booking(5).

The Komio cycling route is about 15.1 km point-to-point through Komio Nature Reserve in Loppi, in the lake uplands of Kanta-Häme. State-owned forest and water are managed by Metsähallitus; for reserve-wide rules, services, and current notices, the Komio Nature Reserve entry on Luontoon.fi is the clearest starting point(1). The City of Loppi’s Poronpolku cycling pages situate this corner of the network: Komio is named explicitly, and riders are reminded to stay on marked trails in the nature reserve while preparing for steep esker climbs, narrow needle tracks, roots, and short duckboard sections typical of the wider Poronpolku and Häme Lynx Trail terrain(2). For day-to-day access—seasonal boom barriers on forest roads, parking addresses, campfire rules, and the spring–summer shore restriction around Luutalammi for nesting birds—use the City of Loppi’s Luutaharju and Samo trail pages(3). By distance, the ride threads the Komionlammet pond cluster first: about 2.7 km from the start you are near Komionlammet tulentekopaikka 2, Komionlammit kuivakäymälä, and Komionlammet tulentekopaikka—handy for a break before continuing south-east through ridge and mire settings. From roughly 8.7 km the Luutalammi shore area groups Luutalammin käymälä-varasto, Luutasuo tulentekopaikka, Luutalammin tulentekopaikka, Luutalammi esteetön käymälä, and several Luutalammi and Luutasuontie parking pockets, so you can choose vehicle access that matches the municipality’s seasonal gate schedule(3). The route finishes closer to the Luutasuontie parking strip; combine or shorten using those lots if you shuttle with a second car. The marked Samo walking loops (Luutaharjun Samo, Pikku-Samo, Esteetön Samo) and the longer Poronpolku line share junctions and views with this cycling connection; Poronpolku is described as part of the broader Häme Lynx Trail network with blue MTB marking in the field, while Poronpolku event routes add separate red “PPP” signing in autumn(2)(5). The shorter Häme Lynx Trail: Loppi day loop overlaps the same trailhead cluster if you want to mix hiking and biking in one outing. Out in the Nature’s Komio report highlights the scaled relief—glacial eskers, supa ponds, and open mires—and notes dogs are welcome on leash and campfires only where the land manager allows(4). Talented riders sometimes use Komio as a compact leg between Häme Lynx Trail and Poronpolku segments; others ride it as a fitness day in forest without committing to the full 28 km Poronpolku tour. Match your bike and tyres to mixed gravel, soft sand on ridges after rain, and short boardwalk approaches near Luutalammi.

For printable and digital bike maps, winter maintenance classes, and how this path joins the wider city network, start with the City of Lappeenranta cycling pages(1). VisitLappeenranta describes the Rauha–Tiuru visitor zone on Lake Saimaa as a major outdoor destination about 35 km from the city centre, with shoreline trails and resort services year-round(2). GoSaimaa sums up the same Ukonniemi–Rauha holiday area as a place where lake views, trail networks and rentals make it easy to try cycling or other outdoor kit on holiday(3). This route is about 1.8 km as one continuous shoreline path. It is not a loop. It runs along the Saimaa shore on the Rauha side of Lappeenranta: a compact, easy lakeside corridor shared with other relaxed recreation. Near the start you are close to Holiday Club Saimaa’s resort edge with spa, arena, bowling and padel(4). A little farther along the shore you reach Rauhan uimapaikka for a swim and Rauhan bechvolleykenttä almost beside the path—natural stops for a short family outing. The same shore links in practice to the longer Rauhan alueen pyöräilyreitit line through the resort strip, if you want more distance on asphalt and fine gravel. In winter, Rauhan ladut offers maintained ski tracks nearby, and Repokiven kuntorata is the main fitness-loop option in the same recreation area. The wider Lappeenrannan rantaraitti network is a separate, longer city shore system to the west: roughly 10 km for the main paved section and about 14.8 km in total for the full linked shore routes(5); plan that as its own ride if you are heading from Myllysaari or the city-side shore. Regional press has covered ongoing investment in near-urban nature sites in Lappeenranta, including nature-tourism development for the Rauha area and the future eastern shore extension—it is worth checking current council and resort updates before a visit(6). Expect more walkers and children near the beach and courts in peak season; ride at an easy pace and pass with care.

This segment is the western add-on to the signed Vellamo bike touring network between Sysmä and Hartola in Päijät-Häme: about 21 km as one line, shaped as a point-to-point link rather than its own loop. Visit Lahti presents the wider Hartola–Sysmä Vellamo ring as a road-signed touring circuit through farmland and shorelines, mixing gravel and quiet paved roads, with Tainionvirta river scenery and Lake Päijänne never far away(1). The Municipality of Sysmä points cyclists to local clubs and the regional bike-travel materials that pair with these countryside miles(2), and LAB’s regional bike tourism guide gives the broader Päijät-Häme context for linking stages(3). Riding west from the Nuoramoiset school cluster you soon pass typical village sports edges—ball field and an outdoor ice rink—before the line settles into mellower farm and forest roads toward Nuoramoisten uimapaikka, a practical swim and rest stop in the river-lake countryside with roughly six kilometres behind you. The second half bends north toward Virtaa, where village playing fields and the tennis court sit right on the junction bundle: here you meet the main Vellamo retkipyöräilyreitti: Sysmä - Hartola rengasreitti, can branch onto Vellamo retkipyöräilyreitti: Kalkkisten kierros for a longer lakeside loop, or note the nearby Tainionvirran melontareitti/Sysmä if your group mixes bikes and boats. Treat this spur as a quieter alternative approach to Virtaa when you are stitching together gravel days around Sysmä and Hartola; carry the current Vellamo map or GPX because seasonal forestry or field work can change how tempting a side lane feels even when the main network stays well marked.

For GPS tracks, printed summer maps, and how the numbered Open Fell Biking loops fit together, start with the Municipality of Inari mountain biking pages(1) and the cycling overview on the Inari–Saariselkä / Lapland North site linked from there(2). Short narrative descriptions for routes 1–9, including this one, sit in the municipality’s shared Open Fell Biking PDF(3). Mountain bike route 3 is about 11 km around Saariselkä, Inari, in Lapland. In the municipal OFB set, loops 1–7 are marked in the field with the OFB symbol and route number (also shown on the summer map), while routes 8–9 and Kulmakuru-type options follow different rules—carry the current map pack downloaded from the city pages(1)(3). This “route 3” is that shorter numbered leisure circuit—not the 50+ km Saariselkä MTB Stages “Stage 3” course advertised for the August stage race, which is a completely different endurance loop through the western fells(1). Practical highlights along this line read like a village-and-forest sampler. You can roll out from Saariselkä parking near lifts and services, pass Mettabaari after roughly a kilometre for fireplace pancakes or a drink in the woods, and soon thread the Jääseidan Curling Center area. Around three kilometres from the start you reach Prospektorin kaivoskämppä and the adjacent Prospektorin Tulipaikka at the historic Prospektori workings—Bikeland’s Luulampi page describes similar wide, gravel-surfaced riding and a stop at this mining attraction on longer circuits toward Luulampi(4). The middle kilometres stay in needle carpet and gravel-based forest tracks before you climb back toward the resort fringe: Aurora päivätupa - tapahtumatupa and Aurora tulentekopaikka form a day-hut and campfire cluster where dry toilets sit nearby, then Kelo-ojan kota and Karvaselän Kummituskämppä offer classic day shelter stops within a stone’s throw of Saariselkä’s wider trail fabric(5). The whole segment plugs into Saariselän maastopyöräilyreitit, the area-wide biking network that links village services with trailheads toward Kiilopää and Moitakuru(1). Terrain here is mostly moderate: wide maintained sections alternate with narrower forest pedal strokes. In Urho Kekkonen National Park and adjoining conservation landscapes you must ride only on marked bike routes and a handful of named exceptions—Verteksi’s Saariselkä notes repeat the strict stay-on-route rule that locals apply when linking village loops into bigger days(6). Roll Outdoors at Kiilopää publishes free-to-use route ethics and rents full-suspension and fat bikes if you need kit for Lapland surfaces(7).

This route is about 6.6 km as one point-to-point mountain-bike trace through Valkeakoski’s Korkeakangas outdoor hill—the old ski-hill block northeast of the town centre in Pirkanmaa. For lengths of the marked XCO race loops, winter notes, shooting-range rules, and the new stair climb, start with the Korkeakangas hub on the City of Valkeakoski website(1). Valkeakosken Maastopyöräseura documents the fixed XCO markings and warns that lines cross the disc golf layout—slow down and yield at crossings(2). Kuraläppä adds on-the-ground texture in its Trail Center write-up: rocky, rooty hand-built trails, volunteer-shaped berms and line choices, and a nudge to respect other users in shared woods(3). Near the western end you quickly pass Korkeakangas DiscGolfPark, then Korkeakankaan ulkokuntoilupaikka and Korkeakankaan hiihtomaa where winter ski stadium and summer gym clusters sit about 300 m west of the main start–finish band on the 1–5 km ski network. Korkeakankaan pallokenttä 1 Korkeakangas and Korkeakankaan agilitykenttä sit in the same sports pocket. Roughly halfway along the bike trace you come beside Korkeakankaan kuntoportaat—the Antero Kekkonen fitness stair (401 steps, about 62 m vertical) opened in May 2025 on the city pages(1). Further along, the trace meets Korkeakankaan ampumarata; the city restricts use to club-supervised windows and posts seasonal hours(1), so treat that edge of the hill as a safety buffer, not a sightseeing detour. The Korkeakangas trail network also overlaps conceptually with Korkeakankaan kuntorata for runners, Korkeakankaan ladut plus Korkeakankaan tykkilumilatu in winter, and the short Mettivuori conservation forest trail at the western foot of the hill—handy if you want a walking warm-down after a lap. Summer race weekends use the XCO courses from the sand field by the former “taitaja” building; city materials quote 2.1 km and 4.5 km marked race lines completed in 2018(1), while the club posts 2 km and 4.7 km Trailmap.fi cards for the pair(2)—small rounding differences only. Terrain is famously stony for builders but drains well after rain compared with wetter clay hills, which is why locals often ride here early in the spring thaw(3). The same hill draws hikers, skiers, and sledders year-round. Valkeakoski sits in southern Pirkanmaa; for bike hire around town, use the City of Valkeakoski walking and cycling routes page(4).

The Training Track at Ylläs Bike Park in Kolari is a very short lift-served loop of about 0.1 km beside the Ylläsjärvi base area, aimed at children and first-time downhill riders. Ylläs Ski Resort’s bike park trail descriptions place it from the top of the Vekkuli magic carpet: a gentle line to practise cornering and rolling small rollers, with soft grass alongside the tread so falls feel forgiving, and basic bicycle control is enough to ride it(1). Yllas.fi presents the bike park as Finland’s largest with routes for every level; the Training Track is their dedicated carpet-lift practice leg before longer chairlift- or gondola-served lines(3). The bike park presentation on Ylläs Ski Resort notes three lifts serving the area—carpet, chair, and gondola—so newcomers can progress once comfortable here(2). You are steps from the main services of Ylläs Ski Resort Ylläsjärvi, including Ski Ylläsjärvi frisbeegolfrata and gr8 Ylläs Bowling for non-biking breaks, and hotel facilities such as Lapland Hotels Saagan kylpylä nearby. The next step up in difficulty at the same lift sector is often Party Starter, another short line that Ylläs Ski Resort describes as an easy introduction with a few jumps before longer flow trails(1). For skills tuition, Bike Park School sessions start from the carpet zone for juniors and beginners(5). If you want walking as well as bike park laps, marked summer options such as Ylläs summer hiking route 1 tie into the wider Ylläs network from the same resort side. Ski.fi’s reporting underlines how much lift-served gravity riding Ylläs has added for summer visitors(6). Third-party trail listings such as Singletracks summarise visitor access and photos for travellers comparing bike parks(7).

For grading, tread types, red markings in the forest, and winter maintenance policy, take the Kontionpolut / Kontioniemi Trail page on Luontoon.fi(1) as your first stop. Municipality of Kontiolahti describes Kontionpolut on Jaamankangas as the municipality’s main marked network for mountain biking, trail running, and walking, linked to Joensuu’s Jaama Trail ring, Liperi’s Kinttupolut, and the Kolinpolku corridor that reaches Koli national scenery(2). The trail is about 9 km as one continuous line. On the map it is stored as an open line rather than a closed loop, but in the field you normally follow the signed circuit around the Kontioniemi peninsula in either direction and watch for junction posts. Official materials still class it as demanding terrain (1). Near the Kontioniemi school cluster, about a kilometre into the ride from the geometry’s first kilometre marks, you pass Kontioniemen ulkokuntoilualue and Kontioniemen koulun liikuntasali—handy if you want calisthenics or a short indoor detour before heading deeper into forest tracks. The same hub crosses Kontioniemen kuntorata, the local fitness loop marked in the Kontionpolut family. Around the mid-route shore zone you are close to Lohiluodon pallokenttä and Kontiolahden Avantouimarien talviuintipaikka (winter swimmers’ spot on the shore), so Höytiäinen is never far when the trees open up. Further along, toward the later kilometres on the line, Satamalahden lintutorni sits where the route swings closest to the marina shore: a logical pause for lake views and bird watching before you follow Kontionpolut harbour connector toward the marina side of the network. North Karelia outdoor pages highlight a grill shelter above Höytiäinen with a dry toilet nearby, plus an outdoor gym beside Kontioniemi’s newer school, as public-use stops worth planning around. They also give bus notes from Joensuu via JOJO line 202 and Kontiolahti line 214 if you want to arrive without a car(3). An independent ride write-up on MTBreitti.fi adds practical warnings about narrow boardwalk segments from the marina approach and a very steep, rocky push that many riders meet near the 2,7 km mark along their Kontioniemi lap(4). Play Kontiolahti’s longer network story explains how esker forest makes some stretches fast while the Kontioniemi arm keeps the sharper gradients in the system—useful background if you are stitching day rides(5). The municipality also publishes an overview video titled Kontionpolut for a visual introduction to the whole trail family(2).

For maps, rules, and the marked mountain bike network at Evo, start from the Evo hiking area cycling section on Luontoon.fi(1). Metsähallitus publishes a free trail map that groups riding into three colour-coded corridors; the shortest option on that material is described at about 17 km as the easy line through forest roads, cart tracks, and forest paths(2). Visit Häme gives a practical regional overview, notes Metsähallitus Luontopalvelut as the manager, and lists Ruuhijärventie 3 in Hämeenlinna as a key service address for the destination(3). The trail is about 14.5 km as one continuous line. It is not a loop. Official print rounding on the easiest corridor is slightly longer than our GPX trace(2); use 14.5 km here for GPS-based planning. Hämeenlinna and Kanta-Häme anchor the destination in southern Finland’s lake-and-esker forest belt. Early on you pass the Evon frisbee golf layout and the forest-college sports cluster near Metsäopiston liikuntasali, then Kivelän ranta for a swim stop if the weather suits. Near the 3 km mark, Ruuhijärventie bundles an information point with parking—and shortly after that, the Ruuhijärvi shore band adds a meeting cabin and campfire opportunities away from the main trace. About 14 km in, the Onninmaja service cluster groups Onninmaja vuokratupa, a sauna, a jetty, a well, and campfire sites; Onninmaja parkkialue works well if you want to finish with a longer break by the water. Onkimaankangas nuotiokehä offers another campfire ring a little before that cluster. The route touches the same landscape that independent riders describe on Lomavinkit.fi’s Evo overview: kilometres of marked riding where yellow and red corridors feel different in difficulty, with beaver impoundments or wet ground occasionally changing how smooth the going feels on forest tyres(6). Vuoreksenveto’s multi-day MTB diary from Evo adds ground-level detail—roots and stone, narrow forest singletrack segments, worn duckboards on lake shores, and junctions where dashed lines on paper can behave like forest roads in the field—worth reading if you want a candid feel for how technical the terrain can get before you load the bike(5). The same notes praise the Rusthollinkangas–Onkimankangas branch from the forest-school corner and the Syrjä-side singletrack when you later stitch longer loops(5). If you are on foot nearby, Syrjänalusen lenkki shares some of the same shoreline and shelter network; on a bike, stay on the marked MTB corridor where conservation rules apply(1)(2).

Suoluonto ja kalkki is a half-day themed cycling loop around Lappeenranta that pairs a rare South Karelia bog reserve with the district’s unusual limestone country and an active quarry landscape. On our map the ride is about 25.6 km as one closed loop; Visit Lappeenranta lists the same route at roughly 25 km among its city-area cycling selections(2). GoSaimaa introduces the outing as a half-day tour combining those themes and describes reaching Hämmäauteensuo on foot: from the trailhead you walk duckboards to a shelter where an open fire is allowed only at the lean-to grill, so pack food and leave the bike locked at the start of the mire path(1). Etelä-Karjala has less mire area than much of Finland, which is why Hämmäauteensuo stands out: roughly 30 hectares of the bog are strict nature reserve and the site is listed in the national mire protection programme, with adjacent patches under METSO forest protection(3). Visit Lappeenranta gives practical access from regional road 390, a signed parking area, and bus lines 300/301 on schooldays versus holidays(3). Trip writers who walked the bog note the contrast between spruce forest and open peat, short duckboard stages, and wildlife such as lizards basking on the planks—useful colour even though your wheels stay on the road network(5). South of the city the route skirts limestone terrain exploited as industrial stone; GoSaimaa highlights views toward the Nordkalk quarry complex and notes Lappeenranta’s mine as Europe’s only producer of the rare mineral wollastonite(1). Treat viewing spots and quarry safety the same way you would any active extraction area: stay on public roads and paths, respect fences and signage, and refresh restrictions before you ride. After the mire detour the mapped loop arcs back through suburban Lappeenranta: Karhuvuori and Myllymäki bring a cluster of ball fields and Karhuvuoren kaukalo, Myllymäen frisbeegolfrata (Lappeenranta), Harapaisen nurmikenttä, Taf Gym, and Louhenpuiston ulkokuntosali before you rejoin denser streets toward the centre. Visit Lappeenranta groups it alongside longer options such as Lappeenrannan kaupunkikierros pyöräilyreitti, Saimaan kanavan sulkureitti pyöräillen, and Taipalsaaren maisemapyöräilyreitti if you want to stitch a longer South Karelia day from the same programme(2).

This route basically follows a highway (20) from Oulu to Kiiminki.

Geadgejärvi bike route is a short point-to-point ride of about 2.6 km in northern Utsjoki, Finnish Lapland. It follows an unmarked forestry and fell-country track beside Lake Geadgejärvi (Northern Sámi Geađgejávri, Finnish Keädgejavri); Järviwiki places this lake in the Nuorgam subsection of the Teno main catchment with excellent ecological status(3). This segment sits on the same municipal mountain-biking corridor as Utsjoen maastopyöräilyreitit: within a few hundred metres of its start it meets the wider network, so you can use it as a lakeside link or an out-and-back from the nearest track junction. Because the municipality does not maintain signs or waymarks on these lines, treat navigation as map- and GPS-based and expect the same remote character as longer fell traverses(1)(2). For season, etiquette around reindeer, and reminders to carry food, tools, and warm clothing, the Pyöräily Utsjoella hub on Explore Utsjoki is the best municipal starting point(1). Metsähallitus publishes the mapped legs together on Luontoon.fi(2). If you are combining wheels with the paved Teno valley road circuit between Karigasniemi, Utsjoki village, and Nuorgam, Explore Utsjoki’s route information explains how that Arctic by Cycle link fits the landscape(4). Fatbike hire and cycling support in Nuorgam and Utsjoki village are covered in the Where to rent bikes section on this page. Give reindeer space, close gates as you find them, and double-check spring melt or hunting closures locally before heading out(1).

Plan this link using the Autioniemi trail pages published by the Municipality of Paltamo and mirrored on Visit Kajaani for travellers heading into the Kajaani–Oulujärvi area(1)(2). The wider Autioniemen kävely- ja maastopyöräilyreitti was built in winter 2022–2023 with support from the ELY Centre’s agricultural fund and Oulujärvi Leader, reusing existing path beds and adding wooden arrow markers, pictorial boards, and blue ribbon markers along with parking and an information board at the trailhead(1)(2). Arctic Lakeland lists it among Paltamo’s varied nature routes between shorelines, esker landscapes, and spruce forests, pointing riders and hikers toward the same official descriptions(3). On our map this riding line is about 1.4 km point-to-point between the Autioniemi forest trail network and Kirkonkylän pururata, the parish-village ski-track corridor used for biking and walking in the snow-free season. It is the short connector the municipality illustrates as “Siirtymäreitti Autioniemestä kirkonkylän pururadalle” with a downloadable overview image linked from the Autioniemi page(1). From Autioniemi Parking you are on the corridor almost immediately; Autioniemen laavu sits off the wider walking and MTB loop a little farther along, useful if you combine the connector with the main Autioniemi circuit or follow the longer Kirkonkylän pururadan maastopyöräilyreitti once you reach the track zone(1). The municipality maintains the shared Autioniemi trails on weekdays in winter whenever snow allows, so expect a groomed or packed feeling on adjacent winter routes while this biking connector remains a narrow forest link rather than a lit stadium loop(1)(2). Ride at an easy pace, watch for walkers where the line approaches multi-use paths, and double-check Paltamo’s outdoor-service bulletins if you are connecting during spring thaw or active maintenance windows around the sports-field and ski-track hub(1).

The Vuokatti city tour offers a family-friendly cycling route through the area, including important sites like Katinkulta, Vuokatti slopes, sports institute, Break Sokos hotel Vuokatti, and Superpark.

Roiman rinki is a short forest mountain-bike trail in the Roima outdoor area on the former Himanka side of Kalajoki, laid out around lichen-covered rock, small climbs, and openings toward Mikkonlahti. The mapped line is about 4.5 km and runs point-to-point; club and community descriptions still treat the arena as one continuous ride with about five kilometres on the ground and optional add-ons. Himangan Roima, the local sports club that developed the trail, describes Roiman rinki starting beside the beach-volleyball courts near Roiman maja on Pohjoinen satamatie, with red paint and arrow markings, bridges over ditches, smoothed trouble spots, and boardwalks through the wettest sections(1). The same pages note volunteer winter upkeep so the line stays rideable on fat tyres when snow covers the forest(1). Independent riders on Jälki.fi summarise it as a roughly four-kilometre main segment plus about a kilometre of optional extra, intermediate in difficulty, with muddy stretches where spray is part of the fun(2). About halfway along the mapped line you pass Roiman beachvolleykenttä on Pohjoinen satamatie 241—a handy landmark between the harbour road and the shore. For wider cycling ideas along the coast and rental hubs in Kalajoki, Visit Kalajoki’s cycling page rounds out the regional picture(3). The trailhead lawn at Roiman maja is the practical hub: large parking, and the club links an overview image of the route layout from the same site bundle as the cottage page(4). Patches of trail suit walking as well as riding because the corridor began as a reworked ski track turned shared nature path(1).

For signed maps, Finnish and English trail copy, difficulty notes, and detour advice around short stair sections, start from Visit Karelia’s Kirkkoniemi trail page(2). The City of Tohmajärvi publishes the same Kirkkoniemi description inside the wider Karelianpolut material, lists contacts for the trail network, and embeds an introduction video to Tohmajärvi’s Karelianpolut trails(1). Visit Tohmajärvi groups Kirkkoniemi with the rest of the municipality’s nature routes and notes how the 2019 Karelianpolut launch was later complemented by southern Akanpolku(3). Tohmajärvi lies in North Karelia on Lake Tohmajärvi. The trail is about 5 km as one continuous mountain-bike trace and is not a loop. Official tourism copy often describes the same Kirkkoniemi ride together with its Piilovaara spur and rounds distance upward(2); use 5 km when you follow this GPS line. Overall ascent and descent land near 145 m on municipal typography, with a technically sharper rock step and two steeper climbs around Kissavaara on the link toward Kapakanpelto(1)(2). Staging is focused on Kirkkoniemi church: shoreline singletrack, short asphalt links, and forest sand roads loop through the cultural landscape beside the lake. About 1.7 km from the start you reach Turusenniemen nuotiopaikka for a campfire stop. Near 2.9 km, Unelmien Uimaranta is the serviced beach on Järnefeltintie—handy if you combine riding with a swim; read more on our Unelmien Uimaranta page. Seasonal Pitäjäntupa café beside the church parking cluster is the usual summer break stop on the city pages(1)(3). After Kissavaara’s tighter pitches, about 4.3 km brings you to Peijonniemenlahden lintutorni at the edge of the Peijonniemenlahti wetland; read more on our Peijonniemenlahden lintutorni page for birding context. From Kapakanpelto you can connect onto Karelianpolut / Piilovaara Trail for a compact leaf-forest loop or stitch Pekan Trail from the sports-hall trailhead for a demanding add-on(1)(3). The shared Turusenniemen nuotiopaikka waypoint also meets hiking trail Aconitum-kierros if someone in your group wants a foot journey on the same landmark. Motorised winter routes such as Kotkanpesä - Myllyniemi Moottorikelkkaura pass other trailheads nearby—keep to the marked cycling network in summer(1). Yellow-marked nature trails branch off for extra kilometres but are not maintained for mountain bikes(2). Mountain bikes and two municipal e-bikes rent from Tohmajärvi sports services on a three-day package; arrange pickup in advance by phone(4).

For route facts and cycling rules toward Repovesi National Park, start with the mountain bike route page on Luontoon.fi(1). The Municipality of Mäntyharju describes this corridor as a point-to-point mountain bike trail with both easier prepared sections near town and more demanding forest, gravel, and rock sections further south; follow blue paint marks on trees and crossing guide posts, while orange marks belong to parallel hiking guidance(2). Visit Mäntyharju promotes the same award-winning network from downtown toward the national park, with roughly ten kilometres between rest stops on the long haul and optional return legs by gravel roads or summer train links from Hillosensalmi(3). The mountain bike route is about 24.2 km as one continuous ride from the Kisala sports area toward the Matkoslampi lean-to by lake and forest—the municipality rounds the full Mäntyharju-side leg to about 22 km toward Mouhu before the Kouvola link, and quotes about 33 km to national-park-side destinations such as Olhava for riders continuing on the wider network(2)(3). From the start you soon leave the busy sports blocks behind; after a few kilometres the terrain trends to mixed singletrack and forest roads with regular free shelters. Uutelan laavu is an early break spot with a fireplace and shelter, then Sammalisen kota offers a well for refill (carry plenty of water—sources stress how dry the ride can feel in warm weather). Pitkäjärven laavu - Mäntyharju sits farther along the harju shores, and Matkoslammen laavu is the famous stop with a free wilderness sauna by the pond—exactly the kind of reward Retkipaikka’s ride story builds toward(2)(4). Mountain biking inside Repovesi National Park is only allowed on designated connections; the municipality points to Metsähallitus materials on MTB link routes to parking areas and reminds riders that ordinary park foot trails are off limits for bikes(2). If you meet hikers where routes overlap, faster riders should yield(2). Fillaristi’s account adds practical colour: compacted and stone-studded trail, occasional boardwalks and ditches, and very steep pushes on some climbs with a pack—worth knowing if you are planning a loaded bike(5). Together with the hiking-oriented Mäntyharju–Repovesi hiking route on our site and the paddling line on the lakes, this bike corridor is the main human-powered link from Mäntyharju toward Repovesi. The region is South Savo; Mäntyharju is the home municipality at the north end of the ride.

This line is one of fifteen themed cycling routes developed for South Karelia under a regional project led by the South Karelia Regional Council; travellers follow it on a phone or GPS rather than looking for paint on trees, because the original scheme prioritised digital tracks and future sign budgets were still being sought when the project wrapped(1). For day-to-day cycling infrastructure and path upgrades, the City of Imatra publishes its walking-and-cycling pages(2). On our map the ride is about 39.8 km as one continuous line through Imatra and is not a closed loop, so treat it as a city tour you can start anywhere along the line and ride in either direction. Allow roughly three and a half hours of pedalling if you keep moving, or a full day if you hop off at churches, museums, and cafés(5). Surfaces are mostly asphalt with shorter gravel links typical of suburban connectors(5). Kansallisihme lists the same architecture tour among Imatra’s other cycling ideas(6). The sightseeing story mixes national Romantic grandeur, modernist classics, industrial heritage, and contemporary public buildings. Alvar Aalto’s Church of the Three Crosses at Vuoksenniska (1958) is the city’s best-known piece of modern architecture: the parish association notes how the main hall can be subdivided for simultaneous worship and civic use, and how the church sits on Finland’s UNESCO tentative list via the broader Alvar Aalto entry while also anchoring the European Council’s Alvar Aalto Route and Saimaa Geopark culture stops(3). Down at Imatrankoski, the Imatra State Hotel’s Art Nouveau main building by Usko Nyström opened in 1903 on the rapids; the hotel’s own history pages describe the earlier wooden hotels on the site, the wartime staff headquarters use, post-war rebuilding by Aarne Ervi, and Apu magazine readers voting it Finland’s most beautiful building in 2014 and 2017—context that reads well from a bike as you roll along the waterfront(4). Kolmen Ristin kirkko and Imatran valtionhotelli kylpylä are natural photo stops; Vuoksenniska’s sports campus cluster appears mid-route, while Mansikkala’s outdoor exercise park, Imatrankoski’s sports shoreline, and the dense Ukonniemi arena and beach zone give open space before the route swings back toward Imatran Kylpylä and nearby spa services around Purjekuja. If you want a long border-to-border adventure after sampling the city, the Lappeenranta-Imatra kaupungit rajalla -pyöräilyreitti shares geometry near the start and continues as a roughly 103 km link toward the canal country.

The Lappajärvi Cultural and Scenic Trail allows visitors to explore the areas of Nykälänniemi, Nissi, and Kärnänsaari by cycling. Highlights include an ancient settlement, a golf course, Lappajärvi Church, and the Lappajärvi Museum. The route covers about 30 km, with options for shorter rides. You can rent a bike from <a href="https://lappajarvenkt.johku.com/fi_FI/aktiviteetit/sahkofatbike">Kraatterijärvi Adventure</a>

For live network updates and rules for cycling in the Iso-Syöte recreation area, Luontoon.fi’s cycling section is the main Metsähallitus web reference(1). Maisemareitti is a touring-bike loop in the Syöte area of Pudasjärvi: the printed Syöte day-route guide describes it as about 24 km of fast gravel on Näköalatie in an old main-road feel, punchy climbs and descents, long views toward Pikku-Syöte and Iso-Syöte fells, and a return on Syötekyläntie asphalt(2). It sits in the same brown-sign touring network as Pärjän kierros, Pikku-Syötteen polkaisu, and Naamangan lenkki—junctions use brown number direction boards rather than the pink paint used for singletrack mountain-bike routes(2)(3). Syöte.fi outlines how those touring circuits relate to the wider marked cycling network, lift-served Bike Park riding, and local hire services in summer(3). Iso-Syöte resort notes that Metsähallitus maintains the wider trail network and sends riders to Luontoon.fi for current route text, with bike hire available on the hill when you travel without a bike(4). The ride is about 23.7 km as one loop through North Ostrobothnia. After the first few kilometres you reach Naamankajärven uimaranta for a swim stop. The Luppovesi shore band around six kilometres brings Syötteen Luppopark, Luppoveden uimaranta, Luppoveden nuotiopaikka ja kato for a kota-style shelter and beach time, and Syötteen Hevospalvelut / ratsastuskenttä on the ridge side—useful landmarks when joining or leaving Kävelypolku Luppoveden ympäri or linking toward the UKK Trail east section that shares some of the same service points. Syötteen pallokenttä sits farther along the circuit before the line dives back into forest toward Huuhkasen laavu on a pond shore—Iso-Syöte’s mountain-bike page also calls out Huuhkasen laavu as a highlight stop on the tougher Pitämävaaran Lenkki, so the same lean-to can anchor a longer combined day with that advanced loop if you plan junctions carefully(4). Natural extensions in the brown-number network include Pärjän kierros or Naamangan lenkki when you want a different gravel loop from the same trail family.

The Piikkiö–Hepojoki cycling link is about 4.3 km on our map as a point-to-point connector in Kaarina’s Piikkiö district in Southwest Finland, heading toward the Hepojoki area and ties into neighbouring municipalities’ cycle networks. The national Suomi.fi service publishes Kaarina’s entry for Hepojoen pyöräilyn yhdysreitti—the same signed link—running through open countryside with waymarking as part of the wider city cycling offer(1). For how this segment fits city-wide cycling, maintenance roles, and links to the Turku region guide map, start from the City of Kaarina cycling pages(2). Tammireitit explains on reitisto.fi how local connectors join numbered regional routes and longer touring itineraries across Kaarina, Lieto, Paimio, and Sauvo—useful if you are stringing day rides together(3). Väylävirasto documents the Turku city-region cycling waymarking programme that renewed signage on radial and ring routes through 2023, including main lines that serve Piikkiö(4). Near the western end, the line meets Yhdysreitti Piikkiö-Jaanintie and Piikkiö-Toivonlinna pyöräilyreitti almost on top of one another; Piikkiön frisbeegolfrata sits beside that junction if you want a quick disc-golf stop. As you pass Piikkiön yhtenäiskoulun kenttä, Piikkiön yhtenäiskoulun lähiliikuntapaikka, and Piikkiön yhtenäiskoulun liikuntasali, the City of Kaarina lists a raised cyclist crossing (B7 pattern) at Makarlantie by Piikkiön yhtenäiskoulu—worth slowing for in school traffic(2). Along Hadvalantie, Tanssistudio Point marks the built-up fringe before the trace opens toward the Hepojoki tie-in. About 4.3 km from the start on our line, the geometry joins Yhdysreitti Lieto-Hepojoki-Paimio for onward cycling toward Lieto and Paimio. Pyöräilyn yhdysreitti Pontela branches very close to the start if you need a short local loop around Pontela, and Harvaluodon pyöräilyreitti sits a few hundred metres away for a coastal detour; Hovirinta–Piikkiö scenic route crosses nearby if you prefer a longer mixed hiking-and-biking shore-to-village itinerary.

K-18 MTB-oikaisu is a very short point-to-point mountain-bike connector—about 1 km on our map—in the Kytäjä–Usmi recreation forests west of Hyvinkää. It threads the same forest-road and path mesh as the city’s three signposted MTB loops (Karhujen, Kytömetsän, and Hyvinkään pyörähdys), so it works best as a cut-through when you are linking those circuits or approaching lakeside rest spots instead of riding the longer way around(1). The line sits in the Natura 2000 woodland between the Iso-Karhun campfire cluster and Kaksoslammien laavu, then carries on toward Latu-Miilun maja at the northern end: you pass the Kaksoslammet lean-to a few hundred metres after the start of this segment, and the ski-club cabin setting at Latu-Miilun maja sits just past the mapped finish—handy for combining with Karhujen pyörähdys, Kolmen lammen kierros on foot, or the Usmi ski loop in winter. City materials do not give this exact connector its own trail page; for how the wider MTB network is marked and managed, start from the City of Hyvinkää’s mountain-biking hub and the Karhujen pyörähdys trail page, which describe bear-on-blue waymarks, counter-clockwise looping, gravel-leaning surfaces, and parking at Usmi beach(1)(2). The same network is mirrored on Luontoon.fi for map browsing(4). The Kytäjä–Usmi outdoor area overview lists roughly 27 km of maintained MTB lines and the mix of lean-tos, dry toilets, and firewood policy across the wider trail system—expect similar etiquette on connectors(3). Experienced riders threading a longer tour through Usmi often stage from Hyvinkää station or Sveitsi, roll toward Iso-Karhu, and shape loops toward Kiiskilampi or Petkelsuo; one detailed Jälki.fi write-up notes varied forest path with short technical pitches near Iso-Karhu before continuing toward Kiiskilampi and Kaksoslammet—useful pacing context for how this terrain feels even on a kilometre-long link(5). For fat bikes, e-MTBs, or gravel rigs without your own transport, Sveitsi Rent at Hyvinkää’s Sveitsi sports cluster takes online bookings and highlights the area’s ride network(6). Hyvinkää lies in Uusimaa inland from Helsinki; treat this connector like any other forest tyre track—yield to hikers where tread is shared, carry out litter, and confirm campfire rules when warnings apply(3).

Alakylä cycling route is a point-to-point ride of about 5.6 km through Merikarvia in the Merikarvianjoki valley, threading riverside fields and local roads toward Holmankoski and the wider fishing-trail setting along the river. For PDF maps of the municipality’s four numbered bike tours plus the lit path toward Tuori, use the hiking and outdoor pages maintained by the City of Merikarvia(1). Holmankoski’s character and bank etiquette are summarised for anglers on Merikarvianjoki.fi(2), while shelter spares and parking beside the Holmankoski lean-to are listed on the Laavut ja reitit section of the same municipal site(3). Mid-ride you pass Holmankosken kalastuspaikka, where the municipality keeps a lean-to shelter, woodshed, table, benches, waste point and outdoor toilet next to parking on Kalkuttaantie(3). A little farther, Merikarvianjoen kalakierros sits in the same riverside network promoted as Kalakierros visitor fishing around Merikarvianjoki(4). Toward the end of the mapped line you meet Ylikylä Nature Trail for an on-foot nature loop, and Vapaa-aikakeskuksen kuntorata 900 m lies a few hundred metres aside if you want a short running-track add-on. Surfaces are mostly easy gravel and quiet rural asphalt between meadows and yards; behave tidily where Holmankoski runs through garden-like banks(2). Retkipaikka’s long river diary from Merikarvianjoki adds colour around Holmankoski as a fly-fishing classroom for beginners(5). Riders planning a longer day often chain valley stops with tours such as Merikarvia Highlights; Mtbfin’s notes from looping the river lean-tos by bike cover roadside signage and typical surfaces(6). Fatbikes for wider exploration are available from Merikarvian Matkailu’s rental desk(7).

Skalluvaara–Ailigas is an easy back-country line in Utsjoki, Lapland: on the map it runs about 11.3 km point-to-point from the Skalluvaara reindeer-handling area toward the flanks of Áilegas (Ailigas) and the lanes above Utsjoki village, mostly on a wide unmarked ATV track through birch woods and open fell. The riding suits mountain bikers and hikers who want big views without steep climbing, and clear weather can open sightlines toward fells in Norway(4). For season, the fact that Utsjoki fell MTB corridors are not marked on the ground, and what to expect for navigation, start with the Pyöräily Utsjoella section on Explore Utsjoki(1). Metsähallitus publishes the wider municipal MTB network on Luontoon.fi under Utsjoen maastopyöräilyreitit(2). Volunteers who maintain Maastopyöräreitit Utsjoella describe the Áilegas area including how tracks fan out from the mast road, how wet some crossings get, and how Skalluvaara’s reindeer enclosure reads from a distance—background that matches this shorter Skalluvaara-to-village connector even though their page also covers longer loops(3). Anne-Marie Holm’s Retkipaikka piece on the Skalluvaara–Ailikka leg spells out mud after late snowmelt, the need to choose the right braid among parallel ATV traces without trail paint, and how rough Palopää can feel when insects are out in force—worth reading before you load the pack(4). The Adventureland Lapland Skalluvaara–Ailigas post on the Erämaan vaeltajatar blog adds a close look at rocky tread on the upper fell, why fenders help in pond-sized puddles, and how the last drops toward Ailikkaantie stay technical on a loaded bike(5). From the same trailhead, Bikeland’s Riekkojärvien overview reminds riders that a much longer line with repeated river crossings toward Kaldoaivi starts at Skalluvaara if you want a harder day after this segment(6). Carry a downloaded GPX or a printed map: several snowmobile and ATV corridors cross the plateau and nothing is painted for cyclists(1)(2)(4). After precipitation the lowest lines can hold water; insect repellent is strongly advised in late June and July especially in sheltered draws under Palopää(4)(5). The line is a natural first stage on Utsjoen maastopyöräilyreitit, and you can link toward Nuorgam-area crossings or return on gravel roads with local knowledge(2)(6).

For how winter routes are packed, where grooming runs, and shared-use rules, start with the City of Paimio’s winter cycling route pages(1). In snow, Paimio maintains one connected winter cycling network that links the groomed portions of Paimion polku, the Helmi MTB trails, and Lampipolku(1). On Paimion polku itself, volunteers compact snow with a Snow Dog pulling a tamper so fatbikes, narrower mountain bikes, and walkers can share the same corridor(1). The winter line you see here is about 9.5 km as one continuous path. It is not a loop. Grooming on Paimion polku covers the ground between the sports park (Urheilupuisto) and highway 110, plus the western leg from 110 toward Hiekkahelmi(1). The stretch south of Hiekkahelmi stays ungroomed in winter because it is too difficult to maintain(1). That lines up with summer guidance that the southernmost parts of the full Paimion polku are the most demanding on a bike(2). Hiekkahelmi works well as a social trailhead: parking, a dry toilet, and a campfire spot sit at Hiekkahelmentie 41, with wayfinding from the southeast corner of the car park(1). About one kilometre into riding from the western approach you reach Hiekkahelmi’s pond and the beachvolley pitch beside it—natural breaks on a short fatbike lap. Urheilupuisto is the practical choice if you want to park closer to town and join the same network(1). From Hiekkahelmi you can also peel onto Lampipolku or the Helmi MTB loops when conditions allow(1)(3). Trail etiquette here is explicit: walkers yield to cyclists, cyclists signal when overtaking, dogs stay leashed, and studded tyres or boot studs help on ice(1). Skip the routes during thaw if you do not want to leave deep ruts that freeze into bumps(1). Independent visitors who met their group at Hiekkahelmi describe wintry forest laps there with both hikers and mountain bikers sharing chilly, sometimes slick trails, which matches how busy the car park can feel on a weekend(5). If you need a fat tyre bike, Villa Järvelä outside central Turku rents fatbike-style e-bikes year-round with helmets included—useful before you drive the last half hour to Paimio(6). The wider summer Paimion polku is 18.7 km end to end with blue–white–green blazes, stairs, bridges, and duckboards(2). Electric-assist bikes are not permitted south of the Hiekkahelm area on that land-use corridor(2)(3); keep the city’s summer MTB pages in mind if you link groomed snow onto signed trail sections.

The Nokiottien bike trail is a 60-kilometer guided mountain bike route in Kuortane, Finland. It runs along forest roads and tracks, passing through Sarvikkaankoski, Kaatiala Louhos, Kuortane Sports Institute, and Ruonansilta. The route starts at the Alavus and Kuortane border in Murronneva and continues through various locations. You can go from Kuortane to Alavus center by combining this trail with Alavus Sarvikkan biking trail. The municipality (Kuortane) offers free Fatbike rental stations at Ylijoki School and Leppälänkylä, with six Fatbikes available in three sizes. The trail is suitable for normal mountain bikes also. https://kuortane.fi/vapaa-aika/liikunta/liikuntavalinelainaamot/

Sallatunturi scenic bike route is about 6.5 km as a point-to-point ride around the Sallatunturi fell resort area near Salla in Lapland. It threads together lakeside shelters, grill kiosks, and the ski-centre services that most visitors already use. For PDF bike-route maps, winter trail maps, and up-to-date bulletins about conditions on the shared walking and cycling network, the Visit Salla outdoor trails and cross-country ski tracks page(1) is the right place to start. Regional hire is centred on Sallatunturin Tuvat; Visit Salla lists bicycle rental from about €15 up to €50 depending on duration and bike type(2). Salla Ski Resort operates a summer bike desk beside the slopes with helmets and locks included in the price: adult fatbikes from €30 for three hours or €50 for a full day window, youth mountain bikes from €15 for three hours, and several e-assisted options at higher tiers(3). From the Keselmäjärvi shore early in the ride you pass lean-tos such as Tupien laavu and Keselmäjärven kota, nature observation points at TUPIEN JÄNKÄ and by Keselmäjärvi, and Sallatunturin uimapaikka where a swimming beach looks over the lake. Keselmälammen grillikatos offers a roofed campfire spot before the line climbs toward the north-slope parking pair. About 3.5 km from the start, Itärinteen grillikatos sits on the east face; farther along, Sallatunturin kota is a good longer break on the open fell shoulder. The finish runs past Sallan hiihtokeskus and Sallatunturi frisbeegolf toward Karhulammen grillikatos near the Holiday Club Salla spa hotel cluster. Holiday guests often use the resort bike fleet in the same terrain(3)(4). In winter the municipality maintains roughly 37 km of marked cycling and walking trails around Sallatunturi, mostly multi-use routes where dogs are welcome when you follow local etiquette(1). That network links conceptually with longer ski routes such as Kaunisharjun latu for skiers starting from the same area. Photographer Eeva Mäkinen’s spring guide to Salla describes how exposed and windy the Sallatunturi summit can feel and recommends carrying an extra layer even for a short visit—useful context if you pause high on this ride(4). With hundreds of kilometres of additional cycling routes promoted across Salla, Sallatunturin Tuvat notes about 440 km of cycling routes for guests who want to extend their stay(5).

For how the Open Fell Biking backbone links Kakslauttanen, Kiilopää, Saariselkä village, and Moitakuru—and how numbered loops 1–7 are posted in the terrain with maps and GPS downloads—start with the Municipality of Inari’s mountain biking pages(1). Lapland North Destinations sums up summer and winter cycling across northernmost Lapland, including Kiilopää and Saariselkä, and points you toward rentals and activity desks(2). This ride is about 10.5 km as one point-to-point leg on that spine, aimed at people who want a manageable distance between the Kakslauttanen parking belt and Kiilopää’s service cluster without committing to a full-day loop. Early on you reach Kakslauttanen Parkkipaikka; roughly mid-route, Ravintola Tuisku sits conveniently for a warm drink or meal. The Kiilopää end gathers Kiilopään Kuurakaltio, Kiilopään uimapaikka, the Kiilo-oja campfire site, Kiilopään frisbeegolfrata, Kiilopää pysäköintialue, and Suomen Latu Kiilopää’s café and restaurant within a short roll of one another—easy to turn the ride into a sauna-and-food finish or a shuttle pickup. The Finnish name reflects the Muotkanmaja waypoint on local OFB materials for this forest-and-fell corridor between Kakslauttanen and Kiilopää. Expect mixed forest tracks and wider connectors typical of the Saariselkä–Kiilopää network; after rain, needles and soil can soften quickly. Inside Urho Kekkonen National Park, ride only where bicycles are allowed—Luontoon.fi hosts the official UKK cycling guidance—and yield to other visitors(4). Roll Outdoors recommends full-suspension or fatbike equipment for Lapland surfaces, with a hardtail acceptable on mellower linked sections if you already ride confidently(3). Suomen Latu’s Kiilopää pages highlight marked trails, rental bikes, wash and service basics, free e-bike charging, and a broad overview clip of cycling inside UKK(5). You can splice this leg into the longer Saariselän maastopyöräilyreitit network when you want additional distance or alternate return options.

Ukko-Luosto mountain bike loop is about 17.2 km of rolling riding around Ukko-Luosto fell in Pelkosenniemi, Lapland, mostly through protected old-growth forest with open views toward the Pyhä-Luosto skyline. On Luontoon.fi(1), Metsähallitus describes the circuit as largely easy riding on wide ski-track base, approachable for newer mountain bikers, while still climbing in several places where fitness pays off. The Pyhä-Luosto visitor hub on Luosto.fi explains that summer cycling is allowed on most marked trails in the national park, flags the winter-and-snowmobile exceptions, shares etiquette for sharing paths with walkers, and points to the official Pyhä-Luosto trail map at pyhaluostotrails.fi(2). From the village side you link into the same landscape as the Ukko-Luosto hiking trail: Luostonoja laavu and Luostonojan laavu sit in a shelter cluster within the first few kilometres, then the line passes Tikkalaavu, Lapland Ski Resort Luosto, and Luosto DiscGolfPark as you work around the east side of the massif. Mid-loop, Ahvenlampi keittokatos and Luoston uimaranta offer a cooking shelter and a swimming beach to break up the ride. On the far side, Lampivaara latukahvila sits next to Lampivaaran laavu and Lampivaara laavu below the Lampivaara amethyst hill—worth a stop before the return leg. The highest saddle area around Ukko-Luosto gathers Ukkokota, Ukko kota, Ukkolaavu, and Ukko laavu so you can pause inside the mature pine stands before closing the loop. There is no drinking water service along the route; pack plenty of fluids, especially on warm days(1). Several lean-tos and kota-style shelters along the trail offer long breaks but no tap water(1). Design Hima’s summer fatbike report adds practical texture—occasional rocky tread, wet patches in early summer, a looser ~19 km GPS trace versus an ~18 km signposted length, and a wide gravel leisure trail on the final stretch back toward Luosto(3). Bikeland lists on the order of 300 m of vertical and a highest point near 340 m for planning gear choices(4). If you want to extend the day on foot, Ukko-Luosto hiking trail shares part of the same recreational corridor around the fell.

Kuuden kunnanosan kierros is a long day loop for cyclists exploring six municipal districts of Lieto while starting from the Littoisten Järvelä area in Kaarina, within easy reach of Turku in Southwest Finland. On our map the ride is about 61.3 km as one continuous line. Tammireitit publishes the route as a 61 km circular tour with a full turn-by-turn road list from the Littoinen–Auranlaakso corner through river farmland, village roads, and forest links(1). The circuit is part of the wider Tammireitit network shared by Kaarina, Lieto, Paimio, and Sauvo, with hundreds of kilometres of linked cycling, walking, and paddling routes and maps on the regional hub(1)(2)(3). The Municipality of Paimio notes that dedicated Tammireitit cycling signage was installed across the four municipalities during 2024 and formally taken into use, complementing work with Varsinais-Suomen ELY Centre and Valonia(4). Official copy stresses a mix of multi-use paths and very quiet local roads, deliberate underpass and bridge crossings so you are not asked to dash across high-speed highway carriageways, and several unpaved stretches where wider tyres feel more comfortable(1). Historic Häme Ox Road and Varkaantie corridors appear along the official itinerary, and marketing language highlights the Aura River national landscape, open countryside, and layers of cultural history(1)(2). Tammireitit asks riders to keep distance from farmyards on private lanes and carry litter out, because goodwill with landowners keeps long connectors open(1). Along the mapped trace you pass ordinary village sports sites and a few stronger outdoor anchors worth knowing about in advance. Near the start, Auranlaakso school and Littoinen clusters sit beside the thin nature link Auranlaakson luontopolku. Around the mid-route Nautela gap you approach Nautelan lintutorni beside kayaking portage threads and short hiking loops such as Ankka–Nautela luontopolku and Nautelankoski nature-reserve footpaths; the lit fitness loop beside Lieto railway station crosses the same river neighbourhood. Further south the trace drops toward Saukonoja, where a village laavu and fitness stairs lie just off the lane before the line bends back toward Kaarina past Capritalli riding fields. Optional add-ons on neighbouring traces include Kultanummen kuntopolku at Littoinen beach, Parmaharjun luontopolut and Liedon Vanhalinnan kulttuuri- ja luontopolut near Vanhalinna history country, and Aurajoen melontareitti for paddlers who want a parallel water story. Allow a full day, carry water and basic tools, and double-check any closure or detour notices on Lieto’s cycling pages or Kaarina’s cycling pages before you leave; those cities carry the operational outdoor updates for their territories(2)(3). For visitors without a car-full of bikes, Turku’s city bike and rental networks are the practical place to source a gravel-capable or trekking bike before pedalling out to the eastern suburbs(5)(6).

This path follows mainly bike paths buy also some side walks from the city center of Oulu to ​​Nallikari. There is a beach on ​​Nallikari, outdoor grill and walking paths TK explore the area

Jouhimäenlenkki is an about 8 km mountain-biking loop in Lapinlahti, North Savo, on the forest-road and outdoor-route fabric north of Lake Syväri. For general access to the municipality’s outdoor areas and how it points visitors to national trail maps, start from the outdoor areas and trails overview maintained by the Municipality of Lapinlahti(1). The same countryside mesh continues toward Kuopio; route maps and network-level riding guidance for that side are published by the City of Kuopio(2). Hello Kuopio’s overview of mountain biking around Kuopio and Tahko is useful background because many riders link short forest loops with the wider gravel and track network once snow has melted(3). On the ground the loop meets several other maintained lines almost immediately: Jouhimäenkävelylenkki follows a very similar footprint on foot, while Ruokosenlenkki and Uskinsalonlenkki attach further along if you extend the ride. Where the line runs closest to Syvärinpää on Lake Syväri, snowmobile touring on Yhdysura Syvärinpää- TahkoMoottorikelkkaura passes nearby; day riders sometimes pause at Syvärinpään uimapaikka, Syvärinpään veneenlaskupaikka, or Syvärinpään vierasvenesatama on warm days—give sled traffic space whenever winter routes stay packed for multiple uses. Surfaces are typical North Savo outdoor hardpack: rolled gravel, sandier esker sections, and short softer spots after rain. Natural light only—carry lights if you might finish near dusk. No dedicated trail-overview video tied to this exact name turned up in open search; preview terrain from municipal maps and neighbour routes instead.

Raja-Jooseppi–Anterinmukka mountain bike trail is about 30.8 km of marked, point-to-point riding through the eastern forests and river valleys of Urho Kekkonen National Park in Sodankylä, Lapland, linking the Raja-Jooseppi border country with the Anterinmukka service cluster. For summer cycling rules, the official cycling guidance for the national park on Luontoon.fi(1) is the place to confirm what is allowed and how routes are managed. In practice, mountain biking here belongs on designated summer bike routes: stay on marked tracks, keep speed sensible, and yield to slower users as national-park cycling etiquette describes(2). From the Raja-Jooseppi trailhead area you start in pine woods beside the Luttojoki valley, close to the heritage Raja-Jooseppi farmstead clearing—worth a short look on foot before or after riding if you have time. Lutonsillan laavu offers an early lean-to stop near the approach, and Raja-Jooseppi parkkipaikka is the natural place to leave vehicles when you begin or end here. About 19 km into the ride, the Hirvaspäänpalo stop sits in a drier hill-forest pocket with a dry-toilet point for a longer break. Closer to Anterin, Anterin pyöräparkki laavu and the adjacent Anterin pyöräparkki facilities mark the bike-oriented staging area before the last pull toward Anterinmukka. At the finish, Anterinmukka keittokatos, Anterinmukka tupa, Anterinmukka sauna, and Anterimukka tulipaikka form a full overnight-capable cluster by the river bend—many people plan the ride around a sauna evening and cooking shelter meal there. The riding mixes wide grit and hard-packed forest maintenance tracks with occasional softer or rooty sections and small stream work depending on water levels; expect a remote, river-oriented feel rather than continuous singletrack. A-retket’s walking journal from the same corridor notes that cycling is permitted on the maintained track between Raja-Jooseppi and Anteri, and describes the leg as wide, easy-going pine forest riding that can feel straight and open compared with twistier backcountry loops—useful context if you are choosing between an out-and-back by bike and linking onward on foot(3). Carry repairs, food, and plenty of water: services are wilderness huts and campsites, not staffed cafes.

Open Fell Biking (OFB) marks circular routes 1–7 in the Saariselkä–Kiilopää area with a network symbol and route number on maps and in the terrain; GPS tracks, summer maps, and a shared PDF of route descriptions are linked from the City of Inari’s mountain biking in Inari page(1). Loop 6 is the Rautulampi circuit: about 21.8 km round trip through Urho Kekkonen National Park scenery, aimed at riders who are already comfortable on rocky, shifting terrain and longer climbs. Before you ride, read Metsähallitus instructions and rules for the national park on Luontoon.fi(2)—stay on routes intended for cycling, keep pets leashed in the park, and plan for patchy mobile coverage in shade areas behind the fells(4). From the Kiilopää side you quickly gain elevation toward the Niilanpää reindeer-herder hut area, roughly 3 km into the loop: Niilanpään porokämppä works as a day shelter, Niilanpään porokämppä tulipaikka supports a lunch fire, and toilets are available in the cluster without naming every structure in the running text. The middle of the loop gathers around Rautulampi at about 11 km—Rautulampi päivätupa, Rautulampi autiotupa, and Rautulampi varaustupa sit with Rautulampi tulipaikka and Rautulampi tulipaikka 2 so you can choose a break that matches reservable-hut rules or a shorter pause at the day hut. Further on, Luulammen erämaakahvila and Luulampi kota give a wilderness-café stop with an outdoor fireplace nearby before the line drops back toward Kiilopää services: Suomen Latu Kiilopää - Kahvila & Ravintola, Kiilopään uimapaikka, Kiilopään Kuurakaltio, and Kiilopää pysäköintialue bracket the end of the ride. Operators such as Roll Outdoors describe this as one of the more demanding marked loops in the Kiilopää network, with roughly three hours minimum on the bike plus stops, and recommend full-suspension mountain or fat bikes when the ground is rough(3). The same operator reminds riders that only marked lines may be used inside the national park(3). Bikeland highlights the route as a classic UKK tour for skilled riders, with steep rocky climbs and descents and rewarding open-fell views(4). You can shorten or lengthen a day by linking to neighbouring marked trails such as Sivakkaoja or Open Fell Biking loop 7, Saariselkä–Kakslauttanen where those junctions feel natural for your pacing(1).

This mapped line is a short cycling loop of about 0.2 km on Aurinkovuori in Asikkala, on the Second Salpausselkä ridge between Lake Päijänne and Lake Vesijärvi. It sits in the same hub as Aurinkovuori Trail Center, the municipal downhill and enduro bike area opened in summer 2022 in the old ski-slope terrain, which the City of Asikkala describes as starting beside the outdoor gym on the hilltop(1). The activities pages point to the municipal sports locations map and the Trail Center area map for full line layouts and descriptions(1). Visit Lahti’s Aurinkovuori destination page underlines how high the ridge rises above the lakes and how the wider outdoor area pairs laavut and viewpoints with lit multi-use paths in other seasons(2). Regional mountain biking materials highlight Aurinko–Ilves as a longer linked ride between Vääksy and Evo forests past Aurinkovuori(4). LAB’s write-up from the Pyörämatkailijan Päijät-Häme project notes four colour-coded difficulty levels at the Trail Center, no lift, summer-only use on the built downhill lines, and e-bikes as a practical way to regain the top—plus year-round maintained multi-use routes elsewhere on the hill for winter fat-biking(3). Right at the hilltop you are next to Aurinkovuori outdoor gym, fitness stairs, the ski trail centre, and Aurinkovuori laavu with a fireplace—handy for a break before or after laps.

For maps, national-park rules, and up-to-date route conditions for mountain biking around Syöte, start with Metsähallitus content on Luontoon.fi(1). Syöte.fi points visitors from its routes overview to Luontoon for full trail presentations(4). Iso-Syöte’s mountain biking pages describe Pitämävaaran Lenkki as a demanding, full-day loop with boardwalks, rock gardens, needle-carpet singletrack, roots, mires, spruce forest, ridges, small bodies of water, and many natural rest spots—Huuhkasen laavu on a lakeshore is singled out as an example(2). Syötteelle introduces the same loop as one of the longer, highly challenging options aimed at experienced riders in a network that has been actively clarified with trailheads, breakpoints, and updated maps(3). The trail is about 38.7 km as a loop on our map in Pudasjärvi, North Ostrobothnia. It begins and ends at the Syöte visitor hub: after Syöte DiscGolfPark you are beside Syötteen luontokeskus and Syötteen luontokeskuksen laavu, and you finish at Luontokeskus pysäköointialue. Within the first few kilometres, Hiihtokeskus Iso-Syöte, Luppoveden uimaranta, Syötteen Luppopark, and Luppoveden nuotiopaikka ja kato cluster around Luppovesi for swimming, play, and a kota-style shelter. Around 6 km, Taikametsän Nuotipaikka, Hiihtokeskus Pikku-Syöte, and Huipun kota form another scenic break before the line pushes deeper into the forest. Near 11 km, Myllyn laavu is a classic pause; Iso-Syöte notes many riders plan food stops at the route’s shelters(2). Roughly 20 km along the southern arc, Portinoja laavu sits where dry toilets sit tucked with the shelters without needing to call the buildings out by name. Huuhkasen laavu appears before the homeward leg, and Riihitupa päivatupa together with supporting forest buildings near 33 km set up the return toward Syötteen luontokeskus. The shorter Syötteen kierros maastopyöräreitti and hiking-oriented Syöte Circular Trail share the same visitor-centre corridor; Taivalkoski-Atsinki-Syöte Mountain Biking is another long bike itinerary that meets overlapping shelters such as Myllyn laavu and Huipun kota if you want to extend a holiday. Harjujen kierros partly reuses segments of Pitämävaaran Lenkki and Syötteen kierros for a mid-length alternative when weekend traffic builds(2). Matkalla jonnekin’s ride write-up on the shorter Syötteen kierros highlights roots, stones, and widened duckboards in the same Syöte forest fabric—useful context before committing to this longer day(5).

This short mountain-bike line sits in the Oittaa outdoor area on the southern shore of Lake Bodom in Espoo, Uusimaa, threaded beside the groomed ski and fitness corridor the city maintains through the same woods. The City of Espoo describes undulating singletrack with partly gravelled tread, some rock, and normal forest floor, all built next to the winter ski and summer fitness track(1). The mapped ride is about 1.2 km end to end; the city’s text often rounds to 1.3 km for the same feature(1). Visit Espoo’s Oittaa outdoor area page fills in the bigger picture—beach life on Bodomjärvi, restaurant and sauna, disc golf, and how bus 246 / 246K links the site to Espoon keskus—plus seasonal equipment rental from the leisure-centre café or beach hire desk, including fatbikes in summer(2). Along the trace you are never far from the recreation yard: outdoor gym stations at Oittaan uimarannan ulkokuntosali and Oittaan ulkokuntoiluvälineet, the large Oittaan frisbeegolfrata centre, several parking lots serving the beach and trails, and Oittaan keittokatos for a longer stop with a cooking shelter. Expect other trail users where the MTB line meets the shared fitness and ski network; the adjacent Oittaan kuntorata 2,8km (GPS) is the familiar gravel fitness loop walkers and runners use in summer(1)(2). Oittaan luontopolku is a separate, signposted nature loop meant for—Espoo’s mountain biking routes hub asks riders to stay on designated MTB tread and leave nature trails for walking(4). For a skills-and-rolling-practice outing with company, Suomen Latu runs weekly fatbike and MTB group rides staged from Oittaa; Ne Tammelat’s account of one beginner-friendly session highlights how coaches use short climbs, roots, and wooden features to build confidence on local forest soil(3)(5). Regionally, that same hub connects Oittaa with Espoo’s longer MTB offerings, including the roughly 4 km line in Espoo Central Park and the roughly 110 km Reitti 2000 backbone across the capital region when you want a bigger day after sampling this trail(4).

Parkanon Geopark-kierros is an easy day cycling circuit in the Lauhanvuori–Hämeenkangas UNESCO Global Geopark, promoted on the Geopark’s own Enjoyer-route pages as a gentle introduction to northwestern Pirkanmaa’s peat-village history, ridge-and-lake scenery, and the river corridors that frame Parkano town. Parkano sits on the forested Suomenselkä divide in Pirkanmaa, which is why the circuit blends town services with quiet village roads and short forest-lake views. For turn-by-turn directions, elevation notes (about 69 m of ascent and 60 m of descent over a highest point near 162 m), and GPX planning links, start from the Parkanon Geopark-kierros pages maintained by Lauhanvuori – Hämeenkangas UNESCO Global Geopark(1). The City of Parkano Geopark chapter introduces Kaidatvedet, Alkkianvuori, and the long Pirkanmaa cycling traverse that continues beyond this local loop(2). The City of Parkano outdoor and nature trails hub adds LIPAS listings and the municipal map layers for laavu and trail dots beside the ride(3). The easy touring loop is about 26.6 km as one closed circuit from the town centre. Official copy describes riding south from the market square through Parkanontie and the underpass streets toward Lapinneva’s old peat-industry village, then following Kostulantie across the railway into a roughly 7.5 km gravel link between Harjulampi beach and Vuorijärvi before paved Karviantie brings you back along Vuorijoki’s wooded shore toward the Viinikanjoki lean-to and fishing zone and the final kilometre into downtown(1). Take swim gear if you want a dip: Harjulampi and a short side spur to Isosaari beach are the advertised beach stops, with Harjulammen uimapaikka sitting right on the gravel spine about nine kilometres into the circuit(1). Closer to Parkano core, the same river parks string together laavu shelters, campfire sheds, outdoor gym decks, and the steep timber Kuntoportaat stairs that locals use for training; Viinikankosken laavu, Haapaslammen laavu, Lehtiskosken nuotiokatos, and Haapasen laskettelumäen laavu ja nuotiopaikka make natural break points if you are linking families with short walks from the bike(4). If you fold in extra distance, the long Pirkanmaa Geopark cycling traverse, Parkano’s signposted walking circuits and the Parkanon melontareitti paddling line share many of the same shore landmarks, so combining days by bike, foot, and boat is straightforward once you check each activity’s safety notes with the angling association and your own paddling plan(4). Equipment and repairs are practical in Parkano itself: Velomesto’s cycle-friendly city map calls out Kesport on Parkanontie and Tomi’s Custom Garage for shoppers and workshop help, with several more shops an hour’s ride away in neighbouring towns if you need specialist spares on a longer tour(5).

For the Open Fell Biking (OFB) network overview—how the backbone links Kakslauttanen, Kiilopää, Saariselkä village, and Moitakuru, how numbered loops 1–7 are marked in the terrain, and where to download maps and GPS traces—start with the Municipality of Inari pages on mountain biking(1). Lapland North Destinations summarises summer and winter cycling across northernmost Lapland, including Saariselkä, and points visitors to equipment rental and activity providers(2). The line mapped here is about 11.5 km as one point-to-point ride through Saariselkä’s fell and forest envelope toward the Rumakuru day-hut area on Urho Kekkonen National Park ground. It is a practical choice for families or anyone who wants a moderate-distance outing without committing to the full long-distance spine or expert loops. From near the trailhead cluster around Jääseidan Curling Center and Savotta kahvila, the ride soon crosses Saariselkä’s service belt: Mettabaari and the Prospektori outdoor sites place you in the village’s gold-rush interpretation landscape (mine cabin outlines and a fireplace spot rather than museum queues). Around the Aurora–Santa’s Hotel Tunturi belt there are several campfire and day-hut pockets, Kelo-ojan kota, and straightforward access to Saariselkä Parkkipaikka and Saariselkä Parkkipaikka 2 if you prefer to shuttle with a car for a shorter pedal. Karvaselän Kummituskämppä sits in the same northern service band. The final kilometres climb gently toward Rumakuru, where Rumakuru päivätupa, several numbered fireplaces, and dry-toilet facilities support a lunch stop before you retrace or connect onward. The route aligns with the wider Saariselän maastopyöräilyreitit network, so you can extend onto additional marked loops or return along shared trail sections when you want more distance. Saariselän ensilumenlatu follows the same corridor in winter as a ski track—summer riders are not the primary audience on that facility. Equipment-wise, local operators recommend a full-suspension mountain bike or fatbike for Lapland forest and fell surfaces, with front suspension acceptable on easier linked sections for skilled riders(3). In national park terrain, stay on routes where cycling is permitted and yield to other trail users(3). Verteksi recounts a summer ride from Saariselkä through Iisakkipää toward Rumakuru and Kiilopää—wide gravel connectors alternating with more varied forest travel in this part of UKK(4)—useful if you want photos and pacing notes.

Rumakuru is about 17.1 km as a marked summer mountain-biking loop in Inari, Lapland, winding through Urho Kekkonen National Park scenery west of the Saariselkä–Kiilopää outdoor area. For the official trail text, current service pointers, and safety guidance at the gorge, use the Rumakuru page on Luontoon.fi(1). Metsähallitus highlights the steep-walled ravine cut by meltwater after the last Ice Age and recommends admiring it from a safe distance because of avalanche risk in winter and rockfall risk in summer(2). Kuraläppä spoke with Harri Uotinen, who knows the Kiilopää trails well: he describes paths that suit mountain bikers with mostly moderate technical demand—more rocky sand-based tread than needle-carpeted singletrack, long gentle climbs and descents, and clear reasons to keep tyres on marked lines inside the national park(4). Roll Outdoors, based at Kiilopää, outlines snow-free riding roughly from June through late October for the wider Saariselkä–Kiilopää network, suggests booking at least three hours for a satisfying ride, and reminds riders that route use is free while riding stays on your own care(3). About 5.4 km into the loop you reach the Rumakuru service cluster: Rumakuru tulipaikka 1, Rumakuru päivätupa, a second campfire site, Rumakuru vanha päivätupa and Rumakuru vanha tulipaikka slightly farther along the rim, plus dry toilets grouped with the shelters. Dry toilets sit with the shelters so you can plan a longer break without hunting for separate facilities. From there the trail continues toward Luulampi: Luulammen erämaakahvila, Luulampi ulkotulipaikka, and Luulampi kota make a natural lunch stop; the wilderness café posts daily summer hours on its own pages. The ride finishes through the Kiilopää fell-centre fringe—Suomen Latu Kiilopää café and restaurant, Kiilopää pysäköintialue, Kiilo-oja tulipaikka, Kiilopään uimapaikka, Kiilopään frisbeegolfrata, and Kiilopään Kuurakaltio with its winter-swimming services are all within a short roll of one another. If you want to string days together, Rönkönkierros is another marked biking loop that shares Kiilopää parking and many of the same fell-side shelters. Taajoslaavu summer trail is a long summer hiking link that also passes the Rumakuru and Luulampi shelters on its main traverse, useful context if some of your group prefers to walk while others pedal. Piispanojan latu is mainly a groomed ski track in winter but helps orient you to the Piispanoja warming-hut corner northwest of Kiilopää. Please give foot travellers space, brake early on shared tread, and keep cycling inside Urho Kekkonen National Park strictly on the marked biking corridors—open fells erode quickly when riders shortcut. Check Luontoon.fi(1) before you leave if unsure about temporary closures or rule changes.

Pahkamäenlenkki is a ride of about 9.3 km as one loop around Pahkamäki and through edge-of-village links in Lapinlahti, North Savo. For operational details on local outdoor places, start with the City of Lapinlahti pages on outdoor areas and routes, which point visitors to Metsähallitus retkikartta.fi for marked hiking routes and lean-tos in the municipality and highlight facilities such as the Varpaisjärvi athletics field in the same outdoor network(1). Lapinlahti promotes varied do-it-yourself movement and notes that municipal sports venues are free for residents; the leisure services contact for maintenance and programmes is published under Liikunta(2). The wider Kuopio lake region, including Savo destinations around Kuopio and Siilinjärvi, is described on Hello Kuopio as a lake-rich touring area where forests and shorelines invite year-round activity(4). Jälki.fi lists regional road, MTB, and gravel circuits centred on Lapinlahti when you want to stitch longer weekends from the same roadbook(3). From the saddle you get a village-scale tour: the line passes Varsanpihan leikkikenttä almost at once, then works through quieter roads and paths before bending toward Varpaisjärvi’s sports cluster on Lukkarilantie and Kirjastontie. In that area, Solansuun beach volleyball court and Solansuun pallokenttä sit side by side, and a little further along the school streets you reach Petäjäniemen uimapaikka on the lake for a swim break. The same block includes Varpaisjärven liikuntahalli and Varpaisjärven monitoimiareena, street workout gear, tennis and ball fields, the outdoor ice rink, and Varpaisjärven urheilukenttä—useful if your group mixes riding with skating, training, or spectating. Riders who want more distance can join longer bike circuits without leaving the local network: Lukkarilanlenkki and Varpasen kierto overlap this corridor for multi-kilometre extensions. Varpaisjärven valaistu kuntorata is a lit fitness track nearby when you prefer footwork after parking the bike. In winter the same shoreline area includes Varpaisjärven valaistulatu and short school-side ski connectors; Lapinlahden moottorikelkkailureitti shares some road sections—stay alert in shared traffic.

Taajoslaavu is about 28.1 km as a marked summer mountain-biking loop in Inari, Lapland, threading forest and Urho Kekkonen National Park scenery between Saariselkä village, the Rumakuru gorge edge, Vellinsärpimä, and the Taajoslaavu lean-to. The trail service page on Luontoon.fi lists the signed summer line at roughly 29.3 km; differences that small usually reflect alternate junctions at Luulampi or Saariselkä rather than a different trail(1). For the wider Open Fell Biking (OFB) network around Saariselkä and Kiilopää—numbered routes, free PDF and GPX layers, and how the backbone ties Kakslauttanen, Kiilopää, Saariselkä village, and Moitakuru—start from Lapland North Destinations’ cycling overview(2) and the municipality of Inari’s mountain-biking page(3). Those sources highlight roughly 230 km of summer riding around Saariselkä plus clear markings and rest opportunities along the lines. From the Vellinsärpimä cluster near 5.6 km in, Vellinsärpimä tupa, Vellinsärpimä tulipaikka, and the dry-toilet bundle at “Vellinsärpimä, liiteri-käymälä” support a proper break before needle-carpet singletrack threads toward Saariselkä. Near halfway, Liegga Laavu sits by the line before you brush the resort band: Saariselkä Ski & Sport Resort, Kelo-ojan kota beside the track, Karvaselän Kummituskämppä, Saariselkä DiscGolfPark, Saariselkä Parkkipaikka and Saariselkä Parkkipaikka 2, and hotels such as Holiday Club Saariselkä and Santa's Hotel Tunturin kuntosali are all within an easy roll of the path. Aurora päivätupa - tapahtumatupa, Aurora tulentekopaikka, and Aurora liiteri-käymälä form a day-hut and fireplace pocket if you need a sheltered stop closer to the pistes. Around 20 km the Rumakuru service cluster—Rumakuru tulipaikka 1, Rumakuru päivätupa, Rumakuru Nuotiopaikka 2, Rumakuru käymälä, Rumakuru vanha päivätupa, and Rumakuru vanha tulipaikka—frames the dramatic gorge rim; keep a safe distance from loose rock when you sight-see. Taajoslaavu and Taajoslaavu käymälä cap the loop near 27.5 km before the line joins back toward the village. You ride the same signed corridor as Open Fell Biking mountain bike route 4 for long stretches, and can extend a holiday by linking to Rumakuru, the longer Taajoslaavun kesäreitti hiking circuit, or the Ahopää hiking trail where those junctions meet marked lines. Saariselkä MTB Stages describes race-week routing through this terrain; organisers note patchy mobile coverage before Taajoslaavu and ask riders to plan help and impact carefully in the backcountry(4). Roll Outdoors reminds everyone that biking inside the national park stays on routes marked for cycling, with free network use on your own responsibility(5). A user-uploaded trace on Jälki.fi at similar geometry quotes about 28 km and a few hundred metres of ascent—helpful pacing context alongside our GPX(6). Give hikers and reindeer space, brake early on shared tread, and refresh closures on Luontoon.fi(1) if you are uncertain about temporary restrictions.

Lukkarilanlenkki is about 20.7 km as one continuous loop on this map through Lapinlahti in North Savo, threading the Varpaisjärvi–Lukkarila countryside west of Highway 5. Expect quiet village roads, lakeshore and forest sections, and moderate links toward larger roads where you share space with motor traffic—plan lights and visibility for short connectors. Early on, you reach Petäjäniemi’s swimming spot on the lake; roughly mid-loop you pass Karjalainen’s swimming spot along Nilsiäntie. Approaching the finish, the line runs through the Solansuu sports pocket in Varpaisjärvi—ball field, beach volleyball, outdoor gym, and the village disc golf course sit within a short roll of the path, with indoor sports halls and winter sledding hills nearby. The Municipality of Lapinlahti lists free-to-use outdoor and trail access for the municipality and points hikers to Metsähallitus Retkikartta for wider trail maps(1). The Visit Lapinlahti nature page describes Lukkarila’s easy Hirvipolku walking loop with two lean-tos if you want a foot-oriented detour off the bike loop in the same village(2). Downloadable materials on the cultural trail map for Varpaisjärvi highlight the village museum and heritage buildings—handy if you walk part of the centre before or after the ride(3). Jälki.fi’s Lapinlahti hub shows how the area fits into regional MTB and gravel networks if you want to extend the day toward Tahko or longer road/gravel links(4). For piecing together approaches from Lapinlahti centre toward Varpaisjärvi and Lukkarilantie, the long-form route notes on Lapinlahti.net are a practical companion—same corridor many riders use before branching onto local loops(5). In winter the same geography overlaps maintained ski corridors such as Lukkarilan hiihtolatu and Varpaisjärven valaistulatu; confirm skiing and winter-bike rules locally before mixing uses. You can stitch in shorter bike loops that share this hub—Pahkamäenlenkki around the Solansuu–Varpaisjärvi facilities, Neulalammenlenkki through Karjalainen’s beach area, or Varpasen kierto for another compact tour of the village sports sites. Lukkarilan - Lammasahon pyöräilylenkki branches toward longer distances southwest; see our linked routes for detail.

Neulalammenlenkki is about 15.5 km on this map through Lapinlahti in North Savo, winding forest and village roads around Neulalampi and along Nilsiäntie near Varpaisjärvi. The route is not a closed loop on this map; expect mixed gravel, packed dirt, and short asphalt stretches where you briefly share space with motor traffic—carry lights and bright clothing if you ride near dusk or in murky weather. About 7 km from the start you reach Karjalaisen uimapaikka on Nilsiäntie 457, a natural place to swim or stretch beside the water before continuing. The Municipality of Lapinlahti describes free-to-use outdoor access for the area and points people to Metsähallitus Retkikartta for lean-tos and wider trail mapping(1). Visit Lapinlahti presents Lukkarila’s gentle Hirvipolku walking circuit with two lean-tos—handy if someone in your group prefers a foot outing in the same countryside(2). The cultural walking materials for Varpaisjärvi bundle the village museum route and built heritage on one downloadable map, which pairs well with a slow roll through the village centre(3). Jälki.fi’s Lapinlahti area listing shows how local rides connect to broader MTB and gravel options around Tahko and Lake Syväri when you want a longer day(4). For rules and habits when you share short road links with cars, read Liikenneturva’s cycling in traffic pages(5). You can string this segment with Lukkarilanlenkki—the two meet near Karjalaisen uimapaikka—plus Ruokosenlenkki, Varpasen kierto around Varpaisjärvi’s sports sites, or the shorter Uskinsalonlenkki walking loop where connectors allow.

Current services, winter jumping-hill notes, and the main link to Kotkatharju area information are on the outdoor pages of the City of Joroinen(1). The municipality also publishes a downloadable Kotkatharju trail map PDF that covers the marked path network beside Highway 5(2). Kotkatharju.fi summarizes the wider recreation bundle—golf, frisbee golf, ski jumping, shooting range, restaurant, and Bomila lodging—and states that Kangasvuokon kuiskaus is an outdoor loop of about 7 km where mountain biking is allowed along sections of the disc-golf fairways(3). The cycling route is about 3.7 km point-to-point, not a loop, linking Joroinen village’s school and sports block with the Kotkatharju–Kartanogolf shore. In the first few hundred metres you thread past perhepuisto Hui-Maa, schoolyards, Ulkokuntoilupaikka Joroinen, ball fields and the indoor sports hall—expect foot traffic on shared paths. Roughly 2.6 km in, the ride reaches the Kotkatharju activity pocket: Kotkatharjun kuntoportaat, the ski-jump hills, Kotkatharjun laavu, Kanavan frisbeegolfrata and bookable Kotkanmaja. Drivers often use Kanavan parkkipaikka off Kotkatlahdentie as the main hub for the Kanava frisbee courses and trails. Toward the Kartanogolf end you pass Karhulahden kotiseutumuseo, Kotkatharjun parkkipaikka on Golftie, Kotkatharjun frisbeegolfrata and finish near Bomila Resort beside the course. The tread is mostly wide gravel or smooth forest track with modest climbs as the corridor leaves the village grid and enters harju woodland. At the village end, Rauhaniemen lenkki and Muurinkosken lenkki share the same sports cluster for longer rides. Deeper into Kotkatharju, Kangasvuokon kuiskaus (including its 2.8 km variant) and Kotkanpolku branch around Kotkatjärvi. Kanavan latu is a winter ski line overlapping the Kanava shore; in snow-free months the open alignments still help orient walkers and riders. Luontopolkumies’ report on Kotkanpolku highlights the well marked lake circuit, kilometre posts, spacious parking at Kotkatlahdentie 186 and rolling harju scenery in the same recreation block—the long walking loop is the closest parallel for terrain feel(4). Check the PDF map for the latest marking refresh and any seasonal closures before you go(2).

This lift-served blue line on Ylläs in Kolari is the run Ylläs Ski Resort markets as Ylläs Flow: opened in 2023 as a long flow trail from the chairlift top and described there as wide, beginner-friendly, and one of Finland’s top long flow trails, first rolling above the treeline and then diving into the forest(1)(4). Ylläs Ski Resort’s bike park trail descriptions set it at about 2.1 km with gentle berms, rollers, and well-rhythmed jumps; in the open lower section it meets the Appetizer trail, so riders should watch the junction(1). Ski.fi’s coverage highlights it as a trail for all sizes and levels, with a smooth surface for relaxed laps or optional air off the sides(4). The bike park presentation on Ylläs Ski Resort ties it into a network promoted as among the longest lift-served gravity routes in Finland, served together with the Ylläs Express chair, gondola, and carpet lift(2)(3). The route is about 1.7 km on this listing; use the resort map and on-hill marking for spacing compared with the longer run described on the hill(1). Nearby lift-served lines include Ylläs Bike Park - Top Red for a more advanced chairlift-start option, and Ylläs Bike Park - Appetizers shares the lower-mountain blue circuit where Ylläs Flow feeds in(1). Yllas.fi notes a typical summer season from mid-June to early October, with gondola uplift in about seven minutes for the longer summit lines and pricing that depends on tickets and rentals(3). Laps end near the Ylläs Ski Resort Ylläsjärvi base; HILL Ski Rent Ylläs supplies downhill bikes and protection beside the lifts, with ticket products on the bike park price list(5)(6).

Plan the Long Swan Route from the Luontoon.fi trail page for Pitkä Joutsenreitti(1), then layer practical detail from the Municipality of Lumijoki’s cycling pages(2) and Visit Liminka’s outdoor cycling guides(3). The ride is about 80.3 km as one loop through North Ostrobothnia, linking Liminka, Lumijoki and Siikajoki on forest paths and forest roads with reflective blue markings(1)(2). City of Liminka’s feature on local mountain biking explains how the colour-coded local MTB loops fit together and why the area is known for flat, beginner-friendly terrain close to the bay(4). Katariina Huikari’s City of Liminka blog on testing long-distance cycling quality describes real-world pacing, wind and services toward the coast—useful background if you combine days with the wider Pyörällä kuuhun network(5). Grooming and outdoor condition updates for Liminka trail infrastructure are aggregated in the municipality’s Fluent outdoors service(6). Early on the loop you pass Lumijoki’s Luontokeidas recreation corner: Lumijoki DiscGolfPark, Luontokeitaan beachvolleykenttä, Luontokeitaan uimapaikka and Luontokeitaan kuntoportaat cluster within about ten kilometres from the start—handy for a long first leg break. About 52 km in, Lumilammen laavu offers a forest shelter stop before the line turns back toward Liminka. In the last quarter, Aarnikankaan laavu and Eeronmäen laavu sit a few kilometres apart as you approach Rantakylä. The final stretch crosses Rantakylän virkistysalue, where Rantakylän hiihtomaa, Rantakylän kuntoportaat Liminka, Rantakylän beach volley -kentät, Rantakylän stadionalueen puolikota, Rantakylän talviuintipaikka and Rantakylän uimapaikka pack swimming, training stairs and a stadium kota beside Monttutie, with Rantakylän frisbeegolfrata and Rantakylän hyppyrimäki K17 rounding out the sports hill area. Terrain stays mostly low and rolling: natural forest tread with roots, stone and soft sand on esker soils, plus narrower and wider forest road segments(2). Mountain bikes or gravel rigs with sturdy tyres suit the whole loop; ordinary road bikes only work on short forest road connectors(2). The same authorities note the route for walking and trail running, not just cycling(2). In winter, Liminka maintains part of the line as a ski track on the municipal end(2). The loop ties into other marked rides: Kurran lenkki, Torikan lenkki and Lyhyt Joutsenreitti share Rantakylä staging; Fatbike-reitti Rantakylä adds a technical winter-oriented option; Maankohoumapolku links Liminganlahden luontokeskus and Virkkulan katselutasanne near the bay; Flatland Route retkipyöräilyn rengasreitti is the large-scale bikepacking ring that also touches the same shoreline network.

For maps, winter maintenance classes on main and regional paths, and the wider city network, start with the City of Lappeenranta cycling pages(1). The Rauha–Tiuru visitor zone on Lake Saimaa is described by VisitLappeenranta as one of the region’s strongest recreation clusters: versatile trails in the forest and shoreline setting, with gear rental and programme providers for year-round activities including mountain biking(2). GoSaimaa notes the same Ukonniemi–Rauha holiday belt for extensive trail and ski-track networks, rest spots in the lakeshore landscape, and rentals that make it easy to try cycling or other outdoor kit on holiday(3). This segment is about 4.6 km end to end as one continuous path. It is not a loop. It runs through the Rauha side of the resort belt in Lappeenranta: mixed resort paths and shoreline links that suit easy family riding and link the sports and spa shore front. Along the way you pass open-ground riding near Vipelen tallin kenttä, then the Holiday Club Saimaa resort edge with spa, arena, bowling and padel, a beach volleyball court and Rauhan uimapaikka, Atreenalin Seikkailupuisto Saimaa, and Rauhan pallokenttä—together they form the main “things to do” cluster on the water side of the strip. The shoreline connects naturally to Rauhan rantaraitti, a short separate biking and walking shore circuit where swim stops and beach volleyball sit almost on the path. The E10 section: Hinkanranta to Imatra Spa long trail shares the same activity hub near Vipelen tallin kenttä if you mix hiking with biking. For a longer outing on asphalt and gravel, the Saimaa Cycling description of the roughly 103 km Lappeenranta–Imatra border ride—including about 20 km along the Saimaa Canal cycleway—crosses the same wider destination area(4). Guided fatbike trips and hourly-to-weekend fatbike hire aimed at Ukonniemi, Hosseinlahti and Rauha terrain are offered by Tuplakasi-Action, with contact details on GoSaimaa(5). Holiday Club Saimaan Rauha also points guests to Tuplakasi in the activity centre for fatbikes and e-fatbikes and mentions extensive nearby cycling routes plus Imatra’s published summer and winter outdoor maps for wider planning(6). Imatra’s own Ukonniemi introduction underlines the sports campus, frisbee golf and guided outdoor trails around the spa and lake shore on the Imatra side of the same cross-border leisure area(7). Resort roads and shared outdoor corridors can be busy in high season—ride predictably and watch for walkers and children near beaches and courts.

The trail is about 2.1 km. It is a short, linear forest ride in Savonlinna’s Pihlajaniemi recreation area in South Savo, beginning at the Kuikankolo wilderness hut and running toward the Kaukalomäki end of the mapped segment. Metsähallitus publishes this cycling connection on Luontoon.fi(1); pair that with Visit Savonlinna(3) and the City of Savonlinna’s Luontopolut hub(4) for parking, seasonal services, and how this leg fits wider walking and skiing lines around Lake Suurijärvi. Kuikankolo sits where several marked legs meet: the foot-oriented Kuikankolo polku(2), the short Suurijärvi–Kuikankolo connector, snow-focused Kuikankolon yhdyslatu, and longer circuits such as Laavujen kierros and suurijärven kierros are all part of the same recreation cluster on our map. If you want a bigger cycling day, Vuohimäki–Mustalampi–Tervastupa pyöräilyreitti and the parallel Vuohimäki–Kuikankolo–Tervastupa outdoor routes pick up the same trail family toward Mustalampi and Tervastupa; Kuikankolo–Timonlammentie heads the other way along the shore-side paths. Independent walkers who circled Suurijärvi describe switching to blue paint marks after choosing the branch toward Aholahti and Kuikankolo, with rockier lake-edge tread, duckboards, and an overnight lean-to at Kollaa Laavu slightly before Kuikankolo on their loop(5). That terrain character is typical of the lake margin you cross when threading hut-to-hut outings here, so expect mixed dirt, roots, and short pinches even though this bike segment is only a couple of kilometres. Equipment-wise, Matkailukeskus Harjun Portti in Punkaharju advertises e-mountain bikes, fatbikes and gravel bikes through its rental desk(6), and Visit Savonlinna lists additional partners around Lake Saimaa(3).

For downloadable PDF maps covering Ounasvaara summer trails, winter trails, and the dedicated mountain-bike trail sheet, City of Rovaniemi hosts the Ounasvaara trails hub(1). The same hill is the home of the Rollo MTB marathon loop: the volunteer RolloMTB project documents this official circuit as roughly 22 km on the ground, marked with their reindeer-antler symbol, with free GPS downloads and links to a printable map so you can follow it without guesswork(2). An October 2023 news release on the city website described refreshed outdoor signage across Ounasvaara—separate PDFs for winter and summer networks, a dedicated mountain-bike map, map boards at eleven locations, direction signs for MTB routes, and continuous white-and-orange circle blazes painted on trees and rocks for riders(3). Lapland’s largest city, Rovaniemi, uses this recreation forest between the Kemijoki river valley and the Ounasvaara uplands for skiing, running, walking, and cycling; the long loop you ride here threads together the Santasport and Lapland Sports Institute neighbourhood, riverfront parks, forest climbing toward the fell top, and return legs past ski-jump infrastructure and sports venues(4). Roll Outdoors, which has built and promoted several shorter marked loops and flow segments around Ounasvaara, describes the wider summer MTB network as on the order of 30 km total, mostly easy to intermediate, snow-free from about May into early November, and free to use with explicit trail etiquette for sharing with walkers and runners(5). The marathon loop itself mixes firm mineral surfaces, gravel fitness-path sections, and more technical pinches; RolloMTB emphasises elevation change, speed sections, and varied riding rather than a flat gravel cruise(2), while city interview material has characterised the legacy Rollo course as originally shaped for race events and still quite demanding in places(4). Along the mapped line you pass the Santasport and Lapland Sports Institute campus at Hiihtomajantie, the long fitness stair climb toward Ounasvaara, riverside beaches and winter-swimming spots near the city centre side, the Ounasvaara frisbee-golf venue and ski-jump hill roads, and you finish back among halls, gyms, and the Santasport spa cluster. The route touches the same trail infrastructure as Ounasvaaran valaistut kuntopolut and Ounasvaaran valaistut ladut in places, so expect crossings with runners, walkers, and winter trail grooming corridors depending on season. If you arrive without a bike, check current operators carefully: Roll Outdoors announced in an April 2025 press release that its Rovaniemi and Saariselkä rental shops would close after Easter and that the company would pivot toward building MTB trails rather than running those rental counters(7). Guided summer fatbike outings along flatter riverside routes, with bikes included, are still listed by Beyond Arctic(6)—a different style of ride than tackling the full Ounasvaara marathon loop but useful when you need wheels and a guide.

Saarismäenlenkki is a short point-to-point bike route of about 7.7 km through the Saarismäki side of Lapinlahti in North Savo. It works as a neighbourhood link you can join with longer rides around the municipality rather than as a standalone destination trail. For the latest municipal word on outdoor areas, ski bases, and where hiking trails and laavu layers are shown on national maps, Lapinlahti municipality publishes a free outdoor recreation overview that sends visitors to Metsähallitus Retkikartta.fi for trail data(1). Around Lapinlahti, the volunteer-maintained Lapinlahti.net cycling pages collect loop and day-ride ideas starting from the town centre, with turn-by-turn strips and links to photos—useful context if you are stitching local roads and paths into a longer day(2). Regional route lists on Jälki.fi show Lapinlahti among municipalities that host marked MTB lines and long gravel rides toward the Tahko–Syväri lake district, which helps situate short connectors inside bigger ride planning(3). This connector meets Puolivälinlenkki, a longer biking trail toward Haminamäki. That longer trail passes Ketunlenkin laavu early on and, farther along, rest points such as Haminamäen kota, Haminamäen kuntoportaat, and the sports cluster at Hassilan hiihtomaa with Hassilan laavu nearby—worth knowing if you extend eastward for a half-day. Near part of the line you are also in the vicinity of the community snowmobile corridor Lapinlahden moottorikelkkailureitti, which is managed for motors; give sled traffic space where routes run close together. Ride predictably on short connectors: prefer marked cycleways where they exist, and check the municipality’s outdoor pages before you rely on winter or forestry detours(1).

The cycling route is about 1.3 km as one point-to-point part of Kontionpolut: it links Kontiolahti harbour on Lake Höytiäinen to the main Jaamankangas trail network towards Kontionpolut / Kontioniemi Trail. For contacts, PDF maps, and winter options for the wider Kontionpolut system, start from the City of Kontiolahti’s Kontionpolut pages(3). Visit Karelia’s dedicated write-up for this leg notes marked duckboard sections, a bird tower, and classifies the segment as demanding riding with modest but punchy elevation change for the distance(2). The same connector is listed on Luontoon.fi with downloadable geodata alongside other Kontionpolut legs(1). Visit Karelia’s regional mountain-biking overview adds useful network context—colour-marked routes, services around the stadium and harbour, and how Kontionpolut connects into the larger Joensuu-area path map(5). North Karelia and Kontiolahti sit a short drive north-east of Joensuu and are an easy base for the wider Kontionpolut loops (Kontionpolut / Kontioniemi Trail, Stadium Trail, Salpalinja Trail, Välilampi Trail), Jaama Trail links, and long-distance connectors such as Kolinpolku towards Koli National Park(3)(5). From the harbour end you are on Satamatie facilities that locals and visitors already use for swimming and lake access. After roughly one kilometre you pass near Satamalahden lintutorni—a good excuse to pause for lake and reed-bed views. A little further along sits Sataman pieni pallokenttä before the route reaches Kontiolahden sataman uimaranta at the shore. Expect mixed forest path with boardwalk where the ground is wet; sources emphasise the short climb profile rather than distance(2). Plan about 15–25 minutes on a mountain bike depending on pace, photos, and how often you stop at the tower and beach. PlayKontiolahti’s 2019 Kontionpolut article captures how the stadium-side legs feel on a fatbike and reminds readers that the wider network is clearly marked with guidance boards—useful background even when starting from the harbour link instead of the biathlon stadium(4).

Mutkan kierros is a summer bike and mountain-bike circuit east of Haapajärvi in the Kuona–Välioja countryside: forest roads, gravel links, and a memorable bend of Kuonanjoki at Karhunotko before returning toward Väliojan koulu. The trail is about 8.4 km; printed municipal materials sometimes round the full marked circuit nearer to 9.7 km with the same trail markings. For turn-by-turn directions (counter-clockwise description on the city page), bridge and railway crossing notes, and maintenance contacts, use the City of Haapajärvi Mutkan kierros page(1). The Retkeilevä Haapajärvi programme overview explains how six village areas gained marked trails in 2020–2021 with volunteer work, Leader funding, and the city as coordinator(2). The Kuona–Välioja village page summarises local outdoor additions—Kuonan kierros, Kuonan kuntorata, this Mutkan bike route, and the four-village Kylätalolta kylätalolle bike network(3). From the school cluster you can follow the marked Kuonan kierros line briefly, then branch onto Pyhäjärventie (highway 27), cross the railway on the bridge, and continue on forest roads through spruce swamp and bog scenery to the river meanders. Kuonanjoki is described as about twenty metres wide and calm along this reach; the riverside leg is a little rougher than the good gravel elsewhere. The route passes the Mutka farm area, joins Koskenperäntie past an unguarded level crossing, and closes back toward Väliojan koulu. Riding is easy overall with only modest elevation change; traffic is heaviest only on highway 27. Day-to-day trail care sits with Kuona–Väliojan Kyläyhdistys ry (0400-256576)(1). The same trailhead links naturally to Kuonan kierros for a shorter marked village loop or to Kylätalolta kylätalolle maastopyörä-/pyöräreitti when you want a long regional day. Travel is under your own responsibility; municipal guidance frames these trails for everyman’s-rights access(2).

The trail runs in Lahti on the Salpausselkä ridge, part of the Salpausselkä UNESCO Global Geopark. Kintterön kymppi - Salpausselkä Trails MTB follows the same signed line as the walking and running version Kintterön kymppi - Salpausselkä Trails: a roughly 10 km forest circuit marked with red arrows for clockwise travel, with about 190 m of climbing and a character built around narrow singletrack, rooty climbs, and short technical descents. For one-way rules, detours around damaged signs, mountain-bike skill expectations, and etiquette on a busy multi-use network, start with the City of Lahti Kintterön kymppi page(1). Visit Lahti publishes a mountain-bike-oriented description that matches the same layout and difficulty level(2). Karoliina Kaski’s Retkipaikka piece on walking Kintterön kymppi is a rich on-the-ground read on forest types, boardwalk sections, and how the red-arrow line feels when you are not in the saddle(3). Tiirismaan Latu ry partners with the city on Salpausselkä Trails and shares network background material(4). As described by the City of Lahti, the line threads Tapanila backwoods, winds past Likolammi and Koneharju, skirts an old-growth spruce stand, loops around the Kintterönsuo nature reserve with a mire crossing on duckboards, then climbs into rooty spruce around Hakalaukku, threads a few kettle depressions, and finishes with serpentine climbs and descents before rolling pine-forest riding back toward Tapanila. The route is marked one-way for safety, with clockwise (myötäpäivään) as the recommended bike direction; riding against the marking means extra care and solid GPS or map skills(1). Wet roots and stones raise the difficulty quickly—something the city calls out plainly for route choice after rain(1). Walkers and runners share the same corridor; the city asks people to skip headphones where sight lines are short, to expect fast riders from behind, and to keep dogs leashed(1). Along the roughly 10 km, our stop list clusters into two main service bands. Near the north-east side of the loop, within about the first kilometre from the Syke–Koneharju parking band, you pass Tapanilan hiihtomaja and Tapanilan ulkokuntolaitteet, with Jalkarannan koulun pallokenttä and Kankolanpuiston ulkokuntolaitteet close to the trail geometry as you work through the Tapanila side. Toward the south-west, around eight to nine kilometres into the circuit, Likolammen uimaranta Lahti and Likolammen ulkokuntolaitteet sit beside Likolammi—handy if you want a swim break or an outdoor-gym stop before closing the loop. Read more on our pages for each place when you want photos, maps, and amenities in one place. You can lengthen or vary a day from Urheilukeskuksen ja Messilän kuntoradat or Vanha Ravirata by tying in Tapanilan taival - Salpausselkä trails MTB, then branch into Kintterön kymppi; the City of Lahti also suggests adding Hakalaukunlenkki ja Hakalaukunpolku - Salpausselkä Trails MTB for distance, or using Siltapolku - Salpausselkä Trails MTB and Mörripolku toward Hollola’s marked bike trails(1). Koneharjun yhdysreitti - Salpausselkä trails MTB and Riihelän Rinki - Salpausselkä trails MTB connect near Likolammi if you want shorter link options. Päijät-Häme is known for ridge and lake scenery; Lahti is the regional hub, and this loop is the longest and most demanding of the city’s marked Salpausselkä Trails for riders(1). A separate Hollola “Suoreitti” network with wooden posts and yellow paint blazes is mentioned as an extension idea in the same area but is not the red-arrow Salpausselkä line(1).