Mountain bike route number 2 in the Open Fell Biking (OFB) network is about 24.8 km as one point-to-point ride in Inari, starting from the Saariselkä village service belt and running northeast toward Moitakuru and the Palo-oja hut on the Urho Kekkonen National Park edge. For how OFB marks numbered routes 1–7 in the ter...
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Description
Mountain bike route number 2 in the Open Fell Biking (OFB) network is about 24.8 km as one point-to-point ride in Inari, starting from the Saariselkä village service belt and running northeast toward Moitakuru and the Palo-oja hut on the Urho Kekkonen National Park edge. For how OFB marks numbered routes 1–7 in the terrain, where the backbone links Kakslauttanen, Kiilopää, Saariselkä, and Moitakuru, and where to download maps and GPX traces, use the Municipality of Inari mountain biking pages. Lapland North Destinations summarises summer and winter cycling across northernmost Lapland and points to local rental and programme providers.
The first kilometres stay in the busy western resort band: parking at Saariselkä Parkkipaikka or Saariselkä Parkkipaikka 2, services around Santa's Hotel Tunturi and Holiday Club Saariselkä, and the Aurora day-hut and campfire pocket with Kelo-ojan kota and Karvaselän Kummituskämppä nearby. Passing Saariselkä Ski & Sport Resort and Liegga Laavu, you soon reach the disc golf field belt before the line climbs toward Kaunispään Huippu and the Kaunispään Huipun näkötorni viewpoint—natural pause points a little past 10 km from the start.
Beyond the open crest, the ride carries on toward Luttotupa and its fireplace: a longer forest and fell shoulder segment before Moitakuru päivätupa and Moitakuru ulkotulipaikka offer a substantial rest before the last kilometres. The mapped line finishes near Palo-ojan kota and Palo-oja käymälä liiteri—handy for turning around or tying in with other OFB segments on Saariselän maastopyöräilyreitit.
In interviews published by Kuraläppä, a long-time Kiilopää-area operator describes Saariselkä–Kiilopää singletrack as technically moderate overall, with more rock than soft needle carpet, long gentle climbs, and the need to stay on marked routes where Urho Kekkonen National Park rules apply. Roll Outdoors repeats the etiquette point: ride only marked cycling routes inside the park and yield to other users. Harri Uotinen also notes Kaunispää for rewarding descents when you have time to climb.
Length & route
About 24.8 km end to end as one continuous ride, not a closed loop. Expect a noticeable share of ascent toward Kaunispää and steady forest travel before Moitakuru and the Palo-oja hut cluster.
Getting there
Snow-free riding around Saariselkä is usually possible from about June into late autumn; check weather before you go. The GPX start sits on Lutontie near Santa's Hotel Tunturi—use Saariselkä Parkkipaikka or Saariselkä Parkkipaikka 2 if you approach by car from the village core. Printed OFB summer maps are distributed free at local businesses and tourist information, and digital downloads are advertised from municipal and tourism pages.
Good to know
Inside Urho Kekkonen National Park, cycling is permitted only on routes marked for bikes; stay on the marked route and pack out litter. In open fell terrain, mobile signal is often patchy—carry navigation you can use offline.
History
EU-backed municipal development in Inari created the Open Fell Biking brand, published new cartography, and expanded services while Metsähallitus field teams posted cycling routes across Saariselkä terrain in summer 2021.
Where to rent bikes
Mountain bikes, e-bikes, and fatbikes are available from Roll Outdoors on Saariseläntie, which publishes fleet options and reservation pages for the village base. Saariselkä Ski & Sport Resort’s summer rental desk lists bike hire, opening hours, and Bike Patrol terms at the fell foot. Lapland North Destinations still links additional regional operators from its cycling hub.
Point-to-point as mapped from the Santa's Hotel Tunturi trailhead zone toward Moitakuru and Palo-oja; many riders return along other OFB legs or retrace for a shuttle pickup.
Route direction
Municipal materials describe OFB loop routes 1–7 as marked in the terrain with a symbol and route number that matches the published map; treat route 2 as part of that marked route family and carry the current PDF or paper map.
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Dogs (On Leash)
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Open / Good Condition
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Bike
Activity
Terrain & conditions
24.8 km
Distance
Plan roughly half a day for most riders—about three to five hours of pedalling plus photo and hut stops on a 25 km mixed-surface mountain bike outing.
Est. Time
Mixed forest tracks and wider connectors typical of the Saariselkä spine, with rockier tread and long gentle grades on fell shoulders; surfaces soften when wet.
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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.
Mountain bike route number 2 in the Open Fell Biking (OFB) network is about 24.8 km as one point-to-point ride in Inari, starting from the Saariselkä village service belt and running northeast toward Moitakuru and the Palo-oja hut on the Urho Kekkonen National Park edge. For how OFB marks numbered routes 1–7 in the ter...
Inari.fi – Maastopyöräily Inarissa+
Description
Mountain bike route number 2 in the Open Fell Biking (OFB) network is about 24.8 km as one point-to-point ride in Inari, starting from the Saariselkä village service belt and running northeast toward Moitakuru and the Palo-oja hut on the Urho Kekkonen National Park edge. For how OFB marks numbered routes 1–7 in the terrain, where the backbone links Kakslauttanen, Kiilopää, Saariselkä, and Moitakuru, and where to download maps and GPX traces, use the Municipality of Inari mountain biking pages. Lapland North Destinations summarises summer and winter cycling across northernmost Lapland and points to local rental and programme providers.
The first kilometres stay in the busy western resort band: parking at Saariselkä Parkkipaikka or Saariselkä Parkkipaikka 2, services around Santa's Hotel Tunturi and Holiday Club Saariselkä, and the Aurora day-hut and campfire pocket with Kelo-ojan kota and Karvaselän Kummituskämppä nearby. Passing Saariselkä Ski & Sport Resort and Liegga Laavu, you soon reach the disc golf field belt before the line climbs toward Kaunispään Huippu and the Kaunispään Huipun näkötorni viewpoint—natural pause points a little past 10 km from the start.
Beyond the open crest, the ride carries on toward Luttotupa and its fireplace: a longer forest and fell shoulder segment before Moitakuru päivätupa and Moitakuru ulkotulipaikka offer a substantial rest before the last kilometres. The mapped line finishes near Palo-ojan kota and Palo-oja käymälä liiteri—handy for turning around or tying in with other OFB segments on Saariselän maastopyöräilyreitit.
In interviews published by Kuraläppä, a long-time Kiilopää-area operator describes Saariselkä–Kiilopää singletrack as technically moderate overall, with more rock than soft needle carpet, long gentle climbs, and the need to stay on marked routes where Urho Kekkonen National Park rules apply. Roll Outdoors repeats the etiquette point: ride only marked cycling routes inside the park and yield to other users. Harri Uotinen also notes Kaunispää for rewarding descents when you have time to climb.
Length & route
About 24.8 km end to end as one continuous ride, not a closed loop. Expect a noticeable share of ascent toward Kaunispää and steady forest travel before Moitakuru and the Palo-oja hut cluster.
Getting there
Snow-free riding around Saariselkä is usually possible from about June into late autumn; check weather before you go. The GPX start sits on Lutontie near Santa's Hotel Tunturi—use Saariselkä Parkkipaikka or Saariselkä Parkkipaikka 2 if you approach by car from the village core. Printed OFB summer maps are distributed free at local businesses and tourist information, and digital downloads are advertised from municipal and tourism pages.
Good to know
Inside Urho Kekkonen National Park, cycling is permitted only on routes marked for bikes; stay on the marked route and pack out litter. In open fell terrain, mobile signal is often patchy—carry navigation you can use offline.
History
EU-backed municipal development in Inari created the Open Fell Biking brand, published new cartography, and expanded services while Metsähallitus field teams posted cycling routes across Saariselkä terrain in summer 2021.
Where to rent bikes
Mountain bikes, e-bikes, and fatbikes are available from Roll Outdoors on Saariseläntie, which publishes fleet options and reservation pages for the village base. Saariselkä Ski & Sport Resort’s summer rental desk lists bike hire, opening hours, and Bike Patrol terms at the fell foot. Lapland North Destinations still links additional regional operators from its cycling hub.
Point-to-point as mapped from the Santa's Hotel Tunturi trailhead zone toward Moitakuru and Palo-oja; many riders return along other OFB legs or retrace for a shuttle pickup.
Route direction
Municipal materials describe OFB loop routes 1–7 as marked in the terrain with a symbol and route number that matches the published map; treat route 2 as part of that marked route family and carry the current PDF or paper map.
Plan roughly half a day for most riders—about three to five hours of pedalling plus photo and hut stops on a 25 km mixed-surface mountain bike outing.
Est. Time
Mixed forest tracks and wider connectors typical of the Saariselkä spine, with rockier tread and long gentle grades on fell shoulders; surfaces soften when wet.
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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.