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. Loop 6 is the Rautulampi circuit: abou...
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Description
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. 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 —stay on routes intended for cycling, keep pets leashed in the park, and plan for patchy mobile coverage in shade areas behind the fells.
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. The same operator reminds riders that only marked lines may be used inside the national park. Bikeland highlights the route as a classic UKK tour for skilled riders, with steep rocky climbs and descents and rewarding open-fell views.
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.
Length & route
About 21.8 km as one continuous marked loop on our map. Published route cards differ slightly (about 18–22 km and roughly 320–500 m of ascent depending on the source); treat elevation as substantial in any case.
Getting there
The geometry starts and finishes near Kiilopää: use Kiilopää pysäköintialue next to Suomen Latu Kiilopää - Kahvila & Ravintola and related services, or work from the coordinates on our map. The City of Inari page links the OFB summer map and GPX downloads for junctions and approach roads.
Good to know
Route cards on 8 and 9 plus the Kulmakuru wilderness tour are documented separately from the seven marked loops. Carry tools and spare tubes; weather shifts quickly in Lapland. Yield to other trail users and control speed on shared sections.
Where to rent bikes
At the fell centre, Suomen Latu Kiilopää rents mountain bikes, fat bikes, and e-bikes with helmets, a wash station, basic tools, complimentary e-bike charging, and self-service pickup outside desk hours—models and opening hours are on their bike rental and cycling page. In Saariselkä village, Roll Outdoors bike rental in Saariselkä takes online bookings for full-suspension e-MTBs, fatbikes, and other summer trail bikes suited to the OFB network.
Guided tours & Experiences
Roll Outdoors guided bike tours run around Kiilopää and Saariselkä for private groups, TYKY-style days, and scheduled summer weeks, often with rental bikes included in the price—programmes and contacts are on the Roll Outdoors guided bike tours page. Suomen Latu Kiilopää summer weekly programme lists guided rides from the fell centre; dates and sign-up details are on the Kiilopää activities and rental overview.
Open Fell Biking: network symbol plus route number 6 on maps and in the terrain for the seven marked summer loops.
Route Signs
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
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Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Bike
Activity
Terrain & conditions
21.8 km
Distance
Allow about 3–5 hours including photo and hut stops on a demanding ~22 km loop with significant climbing; fit groups may finish faster.
Est. Time
Rocky fell sections, gravel and dirt forest tracks, and faster segments between Niilanpää, Rautulampi, Luulampi, and Kiilopää—expect roots, loose stone, and sustained climbs.
Surface
Loop, Single Track, Wide Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
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Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Sodankylä, 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.
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. Loop 6 is the Rautulampi circuit: abou...
City of Inari – Mountain biking in Inari+
Description
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. 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 —stay on routes intended for cycling, keep pets leashed in the park, and plan for patchy mobile coverage in shade areas behind the fells.
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. The same operator reminds riders that only marked lines may be used inside the national park. Bikeland highlights the route as a classic UKK tour for skilled riders, with steep rocky climbs and descents and rewarding open-fell views.
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.
Length & route
About 21.8 km as one continuous marked loop on our map. Published route cards differ slightly (about 18–22 km and roughly 320–500 m of ascent depending on the source); treat elevation as substantial in any case.
Getting there
The geometry starts and finishes near Kiilopää: use Kiilopää pysäköintialue next to Suomen Latu Kiilopää - Kahvila & Ravintola and related services, or work from the coordinates on our map. The City of Inari page links the OFB summer map and GPX downloads for junctions and approach roads.
Good to know
Route cards on 8 and 9 plus the Kulmakuru wilderness tour are documented separately from the seven marked loops. Carry tools and spare tubes; weather shifts quickly in Lapland. Yield to other trail users and control speed on shared sections.
Where to rent bikes
At the fell centre, Suomen Latu Kiilopää rents mountain bikes, fat bikes, and e-bikes with helmets, a wash station, basic tools, complimentary e-bike charging, and self-service pickup outside desk hours—models and opening hours are on their bike rental and cycling page. In Saariselkä village, Roll Outdoors bike rental in Saariselkä takes online bookings for full-suspension e-MTBs, fatbikes, and other summer trail bikes suited to the OFB network.
Guided tours & Experiences
Roll Outdoors guided bike tours run around Kiilopää and Saariselkä for private groups, TYKY-style days, and scheduled summer weeks, often with rental bikes included in the price—programmes and contacts are on the Roll Outdoors guided bike tours page. Suomen Latu Kiilopää summer weekly programme lists guided rides from the fell centre; dates and sign-up details are on the Kiilopää activities and rental overview.
Allow about 3–5 hours including photo and hut stops on a demanding ~22 km loop with significant climbing; fit groups may finish faster.
Est. Time
Rocky fell sections, gravel and dirt forest tracks, and faster segments between Niilanpää, Rautulampi, Luulampi, and Kiilopää—expect roots, loose stone, and sustained climbs.
Surface
Loop, Single Track, Wide Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
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Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Sodankylä, 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.