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 mar...
Municipality of Inari – Mountain biking in Inari+
Description
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. The same municipal programme documentation notes that Metsähallitus began marking bike routes in the Saariselkä terrain from spring 2021 onward. 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.
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. 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.
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.
Length & route
About 31,1 km end-to-end as one marked summer loop. It belongs to the wider Saariselkä Open Fell Biking family of numbered circuits; the Municipality of Inari bundles descriptions for routes 1–9 (including the shorter marked loops and the more demanding Kulmakuru wilderness option) in its PDF packs.
Getting there
Most riders start and finish at Kiilopää pysäköintialue beside Suomen Latu Kiilopää, where services, rentals, and food are concentrated. Kakslauttanen Parkkipaikka offers another practical join point roughly mid-loop if you shuttle or stage a second vehicle. For winter fatbike information and seasonal reopenings, follow the Municipality of Inari’s mountain biking overview and linked winter route PDFs.
Good to know
In Urho Kekkonen National Park you may ride only on officially marked bike routes; stay on the tread to limit erosion in fragile fells. Weather changes quickly—carry wind and rain layers even on fine days. Mobile coverage can be patchy; offline maps are sensible. During forest-fire warnings open fires are prohibited except where individual sites remain explicitly allowed. Metsähallitus route marking in the wider Saariselkä area expanded from 2021 as part of the Open Fell Biking cooperation.
Where to rent bikes
Suomen Latu Kiilopää rents mountain bikes, fat bikes, and e-bikes with helmets and bags, offers self-service pickup outside desk hours, and keeps wash and tool stations for guests. Roll Outdoors at Kiilopää also maintains rental fleets and local route knowledge.
Part of the Open Fell Biking network: follow the field symbols and route numbers shown on Municipality of Inari and Trailmap materials; carry the official PDF or GPX so you stay on the permitted bike track in national park sections.
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Municipality of Inari – Mountain biking in Inari+
Activities allowed
Bike
Activity
Terrain & conditions
31.1 km
Distance
About 3–5 hours of riding for fit mountain bikers on roughly 31 km of intermediate northern terrain, excluding long breaks at cafés or fells; groups on e-bikes or in wet conditions should plan more margin.
Est. Time
Mixed forest roads, sandy and rocky open-fell tread, and shorter technical segments typical of Saariselkä OFB riding; expect long steady grades rather than steep bike-park style pitches.
Surface
Loop, Single Track, Wide Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Moderate Traffic
Traffic
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Our data was researched from Inari, and other trusted sources, in March 2026. Our route / place GPX data comes from Metsähallitus / Lipas, last updated March 2026. Always check their official website for safety-critical updates.
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 mar...
Municipality of Inari – Mountain biking in Inari+
Description
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. The same municipal programme documentation notes that Metsähallitus began marking bike routes in the Saariselkä terrain from spring 2021 onward. 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.
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. 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.
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.
Length & route
About 31,1 km end-to-end as one marked summer loop. It belongs to the wider Saariselkä Open Fell Biking family of numbered circuits; the Municipality of Inari bundles descriptions for routes 1–9 (including the shorter marked loops and the more demanding Kulmakuru wilderness option) in its PDF packs.
Getting there
Most riders start and finish at Kiilopää pysäköintialue beside Suomen Latu Kiilopää, where services, rentals, and food are concentrated. Kakslauttanen Parkkipaikka offers another practical join point roughly mid-loop if you shuttle or stage a second vehicle. For winter fatbike information and seasonal reopenings, follow the Municipality of Inari’s mountain biking overview and linked winter route PDFs.
Good to know
In Urho Kekkonen National Park you may ride only on officially marked bike routes; stay on the tread to limit erosion in fragile fells. Weather changes quickly—carry wind and rain layers even on fine days. Mobile coverage can be patchy; offline maps are sensible. During forest-fire warnings open fires are prohibited except where individual sites remain explicitly allowed. Metsähallitus route marking in the wider Saariselkä area expanded from 2021 as part of the Open Fell Biking cooperation.
Where to rent bikes
Suomen Latu Kiilopää rents mountain bikes, fat bikes, and e-bikes with helmets and bags, offers self-service pickup outside desk hours, and keeps wash and tool stations for guests. Roll Outdoors at Kiilopää also maintains rental fleets and local route knowledge.
Part of the Open Fell Biking network: follow the field symbols and route numbers shown on Municipality of Inari and Trailmap materials; carry the official PDF or GPX so you stay on the permitted bike track in national park sections.
About 3–5 hours of riding for fit mountain bikers on roughly 31 km of intermediate northern terrain, excluding long breaks at cafés or fells; groups on e-bikes or in wet conditions should plan more margin.
Est. Time
Mixed forest roads, sandy and rocky open-fell tread, and shorter technical segments typical of Saariselkä OFB riding; expect long steady grades rather than steep bike-park style pitches.
Surface
Loop, Single Track, Wide Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Moderate Traffic
Traffic
Kuraläppä – Maastopyöräilijän Saariselkä ja Kiilopää+
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Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Inari, and other trusted sources, in March 2026. Our route / place GPX data comes from Metsähallitus / Lipas, last updated March 2026. Always check their official website for safety-critical updates.