Ylläs mountain biking trails outside the national park is a long summer mountain-bike network of about 89.8 km around the Ylläs fells in Kolari, Lapland. It stitches together village roads, marked summer trails, and lift-adjacent tracks outside the core of Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park while staying wired into the...
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Description
Ylläs mountain biking trails outside the national park is a long summer mountain-bike network of about 89.8 km around the Ylläs fells in Kolari, Lapland. It stitches together village roads, marked summer trails, and lift-adjacent tracks outside the core of Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park while staying wired into the same services as the resort area. Visit Ylläs describes the destination as Finland’s leading mountain-bike area, with smooth flow sections, long climbs, and more technical rock-and-root riding when you seek it; the official Ylläs summer trail map is the practical place to confirm which segments are open to cycling and how hard they are rated. Where your chosen loop touches the national park, Metsähallitus only allows cycling on marked summer trails and prohibits riding off-trail—check the park cycling guidance before you mix park segments into a day.
The mountain biking route is about 89.8 km as one continuous ride on our page, running point-to-point through forest, mire, and village between Tunturijärvi, Äkäslompolo, Yllästunturin luontokeskus Kellokas, and Ylläsjärvi. Early on, around 16 km from the start, you pass Tunturijärven tulentekopaikka and Tunturijärvi kota—natural coffee stops before the terrain opens toward Äkäslompolo. Through the village the line sweeps past services such as Lapland Hotels Ylläskaltio and Ylläs Ski Resort Äkäslompolo, then climbs toward Kellokas: about 51 km in, Yllästunturin luontokeskus Kellokas and Kellokas uusi kota anchor the nature-centre end of the ride, with parking at the Kellokas yard for people who prefer to shuttle. On the Ylläsjärvi side you reach Aurinkotupa laavu, Tuomikuru kota with Tuomikurun tulentekopaikka, Kahvikeitaan laavu, and the lake beaches at Ylläsjärven uimaranta; Ruonaoja kota appears in the final kilometres toward Ylläslompolon lintutorni. Independent trip write-ups from bloggers who tour the area by bike stress full-suspension or hardtail MTBs for the stone-rich ground and the amount of climbing on any “fell day” in Äkäslompolo and Ylläsjärvi.
Terrain is famously varied: open fells, old spruce forest, wetlands with duckboards, and lakeshore shortcuts. Visit Ylläs notes that many official summer trails were built for hiking but ride well on a mountain bike if you pick bike-designated options on map.yllas.fi, and that responsible riding—slowing for others, staying on the trail through rocks and puddles—helps shared-use corridors last. The same landscape is used in winter by Ylläs maastohiihtoladut; when snow lies on the ground, follow winter bike rules and do not damage groomed ski tracks.
For closures, bike-specific notices, and ideas for shorter loops (for example Kaulavaara–Tunturijärvi style circuits described by local guides), keep the destination mountain-biking article and the digital summer map in reach. The voluntary Ylläs visitor trail fee helps maintain the wider trail network; payment options are listed on the trail fee page.
Length & route
The mountain biking route is about 89.8 km as one continuous path on our page, tying together Tunturijärvi, Äkäslompolo, Kellokas, and Ylläsjärvi outside the strict national-park core. Treat it as a multi-day tour for most riders, or ride shorter segments between villages. Total elevation depends on how you stitch loops; Visit Ylläs recommends planning from map.yllas.fi because difficulty ratings and bike-allowed segments change with maintenance.
Getting there
Trailheads depend on which segment you ride. Yllästunturin luontokeskus Kellokas on Tunturintie 54 in Äkäslompolo combines visitor services, Hidden Trails Lapland rentals, and spacious parking at the nature centre yard—practical if you start or finish near the fells. Ylläs Ski Resort Äkäslompolo and Ylläs Ski Resort Ylläsjärvi anchor lift-side parking on the Iso-Ylläksentie axis. The ski bus network that serves Ylläs in season can help if you travel without a car; check the destination timetables on Ylläs.fi. Pay the voluntary trail fee via the methods listed on the trail fee page if you use the maintained network.
Good to know
Within Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, ride only marked summer trails, keep off fragile edges, and give way to walkers where trails are shared; Metsähallitus summarises the legal basis on its cycling page. Outside the park, still follow the Ylläs map for bike-allowed routes and closures. Dogs must be leashed on marked trails in the park. In winter, respect Ylläs maastohiihtoladut grooming and any winter-bike rules on the same landscape. The voluntary trail fee (daily, weekly, or seasonal options) supports grooming and signing across seasons.
Itinerary
Example pacing for the full ~90 km network (adjust to fitness, weather, and how much you push on climbs):
Day 1 (about 0–32 km): From the Tunturijärvi shore area into Äkäslompolo—stops at Tunturijärven tulentekopaikka, Tunturijärvi kota, and Aurinkotupa laavu before village services and outdoor spots such as Äkäslompolon uimaranta.
Day 2 (about 32–52 km): Through Äkäslompolo toward Kellokas—Yllästunturin luontokeskus Kellokas, Kellokas uusi kota, and Ylläs Ski Resort Äkäslompolo for lift-side links and food.
Day 3 (about 52–72 km): Ylläsjärvi shore including Ylläs Ski Resort Ylläsjärvi, Tuomikuru kota with Tuomikurun tulentekopaikka, and Kahvikeitaan laavu.
Day 4 (about 72–89.8 km): Closing loop past Ylläsjärvi laavu and Ylläsjärven uimaranta toward Ruonaoja kota and Ylläslompolon lintutorni.
For a single long day, strong riders sometimes compress the middle; most people prefer two or three days with bookings in Kolari municipality.
Where to rent bikes
Hidden Trails Lapland operates a rental shop at Yllästunturi Visitor Centre Kellokas (fat bikes with or without electric assist; full-suspension e-mountain bikes in summer). Book through their webshop, pick up on site, and confirm seasonal opening hours by phone or WhatsApp at +358 401 442 760; email hiddentrailslapland@gmail.com. Purchasing the Ylläs digital trail map alongside rentals supports trail maintenance. Äkäslompolo SportShop and other Ylläs-area outfitters also list mountain and fat bikes on Ylläs.fi if you need alternatives in the village core.
Guided tours & Experiences
Hidden Trails Lapland promotes guided fatbike tours in winter and supports summer riders from Kellokas; check their site for current tour dates and private guiding. Destination-wide bike events and commercial schools (for example Ylläs Bike Park lessons) are listed separately on Ylläs.fi.
The network is not a simple loop on our page; plan village-to-village or use out-and-back segments from Kellokas or Äkäslompolo parking.
Route direction
Follow the official Ylläs summer trail map: junction posts and trail classes for bike-allowed routes are updated digitally on map.yllas.fi. Brown hiking waymarks appear at many junctions; where hiking and biking share tread, ride predictably and announce passes.
Route Signs
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Ylläs.fi – Mountain biking in Ylläs (trails and tips)
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Bike
Activity
Terrain & conditions
89.8 km
Distance
Typically 2–4 days on the full ~90 km network for touring pace; fit riders may finish in a long weekend or two full days. Day rides on shorter loops near Kellokas or the lakes are often 2–6 hours.
Est. Time
Mixed mountain-bike surfaces: smooth gravel and forest road connectors, rooty and rocky singletrack sections, occasional duckboards in mires, and short resort crossings; exact difficulty varies by segment—use map.yllas.fi ratings.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track, Wide Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
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Ylläs mountain biking trails outside the national park is a long summer mountain-bike network of about 89.8 km around the Ylläs fells in Kolari, Lapland. It stitches together village roads, marked summer trails, and lift-adjacent tracks outside the core of Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park while staying wired into the...
Ylläs.fi – Mountain biking in Ylläs (trails and tips)+
Description
Ylläs mountain biking trails outside the national park is a long summer mountain-bike network of about 89.8 km around the Ylläs fells in Kolari, Lapland. It stitches together village roads, marked summer trails, and lift-adjacent tracks outside the core of Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park while staying wired into the same services as the resort area. Visit Ylläs describes the destination as Finland’s leading mountain-bike area, with smooth flow sections, long climbs, and more technical rock-and-root riding when you seek it; the official Ylläs summer trail map is the practical place to confirm which segments are open to cycling and how hard they are rated. Where your chosen loop touches the national park, Metsähallitus only allows cycling on marked summer trails and prohibits riding off-trail—check the park cycling guidance before you mix park segments into a day.
The mountain biking route is about 89.8 km as one continuous ride on our page, running point-to-point through forest, mire, and village between Tunturijärvi, Äkäslompolo, Yllästunturin luontokeskus Kellokas, and Ylläsjärvi. Early on, around 16 km from the start, you pass Tunturijärven tulentekopaikka and Tunturijärvi kota—natural coffee stops before the terrain opens toward Äkäslompolo. Through the village the line sweeps past services such as Lapland Hotels Ylläskaltio and Ylläs Ski Resort Äkäslompolo, then climbs toward Kellokas: about 51 km in, Yllästunturin luontokeskus Kellokas and Kellokas uusi kota anchor the nature-centre end of the ride, with parking at the Kellokas yard for people who prefer to shuttle. On the Ylläsjärvi side you reach Aurinkotupa laavu, Tuomikuru kota with Tuomikurun tulentekopaikka, Kahvikeitaan laavu, and the lake beaches at Ylläsjärven uimaranta; Ruonaoja kota appears in the final kilometres toward Ylläslompolon lintutorni. Independent trip write-ups from bloggers who tour the area by bike stress full-suspension or hardtail MTBs for the stone-rich ground and the amount of climbing on any “fell day” in Äkäslompolo and Ylläsjärvi.
Terrain is famously varied: open fells, old spruce forest, wetlands with duckboards, and lakeshore shortcuts. Visit Ylläs notes that many official summer trails were built for hiking but ride well on a mountain bike if you pick bike-designated options on map.yllas.fi, and that responsible riding—slowing for others, staying on the trail through rocks and puddles—helps shared-use corridors last. The same landscape is used in winter by Ylläs maastohiihtoladut; when snow lies on the ground, follow winter bike rules and do not damage groomed ski tracks.
For closures, bike-specific notices, and ideas for shorter loops (for example Kaulavaara–Tunturijärvi style circuits described by local guides), keep the destination mountain-biking article and the digital summer map in reach. The voluntary Ylläs visitor trail fee helps maintain the wider trail network; payment options are listed on the trail fee page.
Length & route
The mountain biking route is about 89.8 km as one continuous path on our page, tying together Tunturijärvi, Äkäslompolo, Kellokas, and Ylläsjärvi outside the strict national-park core. Treat it as a multi-day tour for most riders, or ride shorter segments between villages. Total elevation depends on how you stitch loops; Visit Ylläs recommends planning from map.yllas.fi because difficulty ratings and bike-allowed segments change with maintenance.
Getting there
Trailheads depend on which segment you ride. Yllästunturin luontokeskus Kellokas on Tunturintie 54 in Äkäslompolo combines visitor services, Hidden Trails Lapland rentals, and spacious parking at the nature centre yard—practical if you start or finish near the fells. Ylläs Ski Resort Äkäslompolo and Ylläs Ski Resort Ylläsjärvi anchor lift-side parking on the Iso-Ylläksentie axis. The ski bus network that serves Ylläs in season can help if you travel without a car; check the destination timetables on Ylläs.fi. Pay the voluntary trail fee via the methods listed on the trail fee page if you use the maintained network.
Good to know
Within Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, ride only marked summer trails, keep off fragile edges, and give way to walkers where trails are shared; Metsähallitus summarises the legal basis on its cycling page. Outside the park, still follow the Ylläs map for bike-allowed routes and closures. Dogs must be leashed on marked trails in the park. In winter, respect Ylläs maastohiihtoladut grooming and any winter-bike rules on the same landscape. The voluntary trail fee (daily, weekly, or seasonal options) supports grooming and signing across seasons.
Itinerary
Example pacing for the full ~90 km network (adjust to fitness, weather, and how much you push on climbs):
Day 1 (about 0–32 km): From the Tunturijärvi shore area into Äkäslompolo—stops at Tunturijärven tulentekopaikka, Tunturijärvi kota, and Aurinkotupa laavu before village services and outdoor spots such as Äkäslompolon uimaranta.
Day 2 (about 32–52 km): Through Äkäslompolo toward Kellokas—Yllästunturin luontokeskus Kellokas, Kellokas uusi kota, and Ylläs Ski Resort Äkäslompolo for lift-side links and food.
Day 3 (about 52–72 km): Ylläsjärvi shore including Ylläs Ski Resort Ylläsjärvi, Tuomikuru kota with Tuomikurun tulentekopaikka, and Kahvikeitaan laavu.
Day 4 (about 72–89.8 km): Closing loop past Ylläsjärvi laavu and Ylläsjärven uimaranta toward Ruonaoja kota and Ylläslompolon lintutorni.
For a single long day, strong riders sometimes compress the middle; most people prefer two or three days with bookings in Kolari municipality.
Where to rent bikes
Hidden Trails Lapland operates a rental shop at Yllästunturi Visitor Centre Kellokas (fat bikes with or without electric assist; full-suspension e-mountain bikes in summer). Book through their webshop, pick up on site, and confirm seasonal opening hours by phone or WhatsApp at +358 401 442 760; email hiddentrailslapland@gmail.com. Purchasing the Ylläs digital trail map alongside rentals supports trail maintenance. Äkäslompolo SportShop and other Ylläs-area outfitters also list mountain and fat bikes on Ylläs.fi if you need alternatives in the village core.
Guided tours & Experiences
Hidden Trails Lapland promotes guided fatbike tours in winter and supports summer riders from Kellokas; check their site for current tour dates and private guiding. Destination-wide bike events and commercial schools (for example Ylläs Bike Park lessons) are listed separately on Ylläs.fi.
Voluntary Ylläs visitor trail fee supports the trail network: typical options are 10 euros per day, 25 euros per week, or 50 euros per summer or winter season, payable via MobilePay, map purchase, card, or listed employee-benefit apps.
The network is not a simple loop on our page; plan village-to-village or use out-and-back segments from Kellokas or Äkäslompolo parking.
Route direction
Follow the official Ylläs summer trail map: junction posts and trail classes for bike-allowed routes are updated digitally on map.yllas.fi. Brown hiking waymarks appear at many junctions; where hiking and biking share tread, ride predictably and announce passes.
Route Signs
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Ylläs.fi – Mountain biking in Ylläs (trails and tips)
Typically 2–4 days on the full ~90 km network for touring pace; fit riders may finish in a long weekend or two full days. Day rides on shorter loops near Kellokas or the lakes are often 2–6 hours.
Est. Time
Mixed mountain-bike surfaces: smooth gravel and forest road connectors, rooty and rocky singletrack sections, occasional duckboards in mires, and short resort crossings; exact difficulty varies by segment—use map.yllas.fi ratings.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track, Wide Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
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Our data was researched from Kolari, 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.