Tankavaara Geological Trail — mountain biking
Route
Description
For geology interpretation boards, route facts, and current official details on this Tankavaara circuit in Urho Kekkonen National Park, start on the Tankavaaran geologinen polku page on Luontoon.fi. Visit Sodankylä states that in the national park mountain biking is allowed in summer on all marked routes, which i...
Managed by
Sodankylä
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Walking accounts describe the geology ring as normally followed clockwise.
Route direction
At Tankavaara, coloured pine-cone symbols on green posts distinguish each loop; the geological route uses the grey-cone marking.
Route Signs
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Bike
Activity
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
6.4 km
Distance
Roughly about 1–1.5 hours cycling for many riders including short stops; walkers often plan on the order of two hours for the full geology circuit.
Est. Time
Mixed forest path with roots and stone, sections of duckboard crossings over wet ground, and occasional softer organic soil—more technical in spots than a gravelled beginner loop.
Surface
Loop
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
Location
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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.
Tankavaara Geological Trail — mountain biking6.4 km
Route
Description
For geology interpretation boards, route facts, and current official details on this Tankavaara circuit in Urho Kekkonen National Park, start on the Tankavaaran geologinen polku page on Luontoon.fi. Visit Sodankylä states that in the national park mountain biking is allowed in summer on all marked routes, which i...
Managed by
Sodankylä
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Location
Walking accounts describe the geology ring as normally followed clockwise.
Route direction
At Tankavaara, coloured pine-cone symbols on green posts distinguish each loop; the geological route uses the grey-cone marking.
Route Signs
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Bike
Activity
Hike / Walk
Activity
Terrain & conditions
6.4 km
Distance
Roughly about 1–1.5 hours cycling for many riders including short stops; walkers often plan on the order of two hours for the full geology circuit.
Est. Time
Mixed forest path with roots and stone, sections of duckboard crossings over wet ground, and occasional softer organic soil—more technical in spots than a gravelled beginner loop.
Surface
Loop
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
Explore nearby
Rate & Review
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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.