Kukastunturi mountain bike circuit
Route
Description
The Kukastunturi mountain bike circuit is about 20.5 km as one continuous line through Muonio in Lapland, climbing Kukastunturi fell on the Pallas–Yllästunturi National Park summer bike network. For closures, national park rules, and the official trail description, check the route page on Luontoon.fi. Visit Ylläs ex...
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Trail info
Usually ridden as a day circuit from the Äkäshotelli / Kotamaja area along Äkäslompolojärvi, up Kukastunturi, through Hangaskuru and Tahkokuru, then back along Kesänkijärventie and the lakeshore despite the stored GPX being an open polyline.
Route direction
Small white mountain-bike route sign called out at a key fork on the reinforced path; early trailhead signage is still limited so riders should carry a track when leaving Äkäshotelli.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Bike
Activity
Terrain & conditions
20.5 km
Distance
Roughly three hours for fit riders with short summit and café stops; allow longer if you swim at Äkäslompolon uimaranta or explore Äkäslompolon lintutorni.
Est. Time
Reinforced gravel and wide groomed winter-trail bed in forest sections, bog approaches with boardwalks where described, rooted and rocky pitches near Kotamaja and Hangaskuru, loose gravel on the long Kukastunturi climb and on the fast descent.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Wide Track
Route Type
Moderate Traffic
Traffic
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.
Kukastunturi mountain bike circuit20.5 km
Route
Description
The Kukastunturi mountain bike circuit is about 20.5 km as one continuous line through Muonio in Lapland, climbing Kukastunturi fell on the Pallas–Yllästunturi National Park summer bike network. For closures, national park rules, and the official trail description, check the route page on Luontoon.fi. Visit Ylläs ex...
Managed by
Trail info
Location
Usually ridden as a day circuit from the Äkäshotelli / Kotamaja area along Äkäslompolojärvi, up Kukastunturi, through Hangaskuru and Tahkokuru, then back along Kesänkijärventie and the lakeshore despite the stored GPX being an open polyline.
Route direction
Small white mountain-bike route sign called out at a key fork on the reinforced path; early trailhead signage is still limited so riders should carry a track when leaving Äkäshotelli.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Location
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Bike
Activity
Terrain & conditions
20.5 km
Distance
Roughly three hours for fit riders with short summit and café stops; allow longer if you swim at Äkäslompolon uimaranta or explore Äkäslompolon lintutorni.
Est. Time
Reinforced gravel and wide groomed winter-trail bed in forest sections, bog approaches with boardwalks where described, rooted and rocky pitches near Kotamaja and Hangaskuru, loose gravel on the long Kukastunturi climb and on the fast descent.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Wide Track
Route Type
Moderate Traffic
Traffic
Explore nearby
Rate & Review
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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.