Ylläsjärvi–Äkäslompolo mountain biking trail
Route
Description
The Ylläsjärvi–Äkäslompolo mountain biking trail is about 16.2 km as one continuous line through Kolari in Lapland, linking the Ylläsjärvi and Äkäslompolo resort sides of the Ylläs massif inside Pallas–Yllästunturi National Park. For the full trail story, seasonal restrictions, and national park rules, read the route p...
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Trail info
Rideable in either direction; Luontoon.fi notes both orientations and a signed continuation toward Ylläsjärvi ski resort from the high-country junctions.
Route direction
Marked Route
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Bike
Activity
Terrain & conditions
16.2 km
Distance
Fit mountain bikers often allow roughly half a day with photo stops and a long break at Tuomikuru; easing the pace for lake swims or spa time at Saaga stretches the outing further.
Est. Time
Reinforced gravel and wide benching on the open fell, steel boardwalks across sensitive wetlands, then forest floor and lakeside singletrack-style sections toward the villages—expect roots and embedded stones where the corridor narrows.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Wide Track
Route Type
Moderate Traffic
Traffic
2020–2021
Renovation years
Location
67.60366°N, 24.17423°E
Approximate location
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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.
Ylläsjärvi–Äkäslompolo mountain biking trail16.2 km
Route
Description
The Ylläsjärvi–Äkäslompolo mountain biking trail is about 16.2 km as one continuous line through Kolari in Lapland, linking the Ylläsjärvi and Äkäslompolo resort sides of the Ylläs massif inside Pallas–Yllästunturi National Park. For the full trail story, seasonal restrictions, and national park rules, read the route p...
Managed by
Trail info
Location
Rideable in either direction; Luontoon.fi notes both orientations and a signed continuation toward Ylläsjärvi ski resort from the high-country junctions.
Route direction
Marked Route
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Location
67.60366°N, 24.17423°E
Approximate location
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Bike
Activity
Terrain & conditions
16.2 km
Distance
Fit mountain bikers often allow roughly half a day with photo stops and a long break at Tuomikuru; easing the pace for lake swims or spa time at Saaga stretches the outing further.
Est. Time
Reinforced gravel and wide benching on the open fell, steel boardwalks across sensitive wetlands, then forest floor and lakeside singletrack-style sections toward the villages—expect roots and embedded stones where the corridor narrows.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Wide Track
Route Type
Moderate Traffic
Traffic
2020–2021
Renovation years
Explore nearby
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Ylläsjärvi–Äkäslompolo mountain biking trail"
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Answers to your questions
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.