Urpiainen mountain bike loop, Tankavaara
Route
Description
For official difficulty notes, seasonal use, and up-to-date Metsähallitus guidance on this short Tankavaara loop in Urho Kekkonen National Park, start with the Tankavaaran luontopolku Urpiainen page on Luontoon.fi. Metsähallitus states that Urpiaislenkki is a gravelled ring with no formal difficulty grade, marked in...
Managed by
Sodankylä
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Metsähallitus recommends following the ring counterclockwise.
Route direction
Green pine-cone symbols on green posts.
Route Signs
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Stroller Friendly
Accessibility
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Bike
Activity
Terrain & conditions
0.8 km
Distance
A few minutes by bike for the short loop; well under an hour on foot for most walkers.
Est. Time
Gravelled forest loop suited to light mountain or gravel bikes; not technical singletrack.
Surface
Loop, Wide Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
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.
Urpiainen mountain bike loop, Tankavaara0.8 km
Route
Description
For official difficulty notes, seasonal use, and up-to-date Metsähallitus guidance on this short Tankavaara loop in Urho Kekkonen National Park, start with the Tankavaaran luontopolku Urpiainen page on Luontoon.fi. Metsähallitus states that Urpiaislenkki is a gravelled ring with no formal difficulty grade, marked in...
Managed by
Sodankylä
Official Maintenance
Trail info
Location
Metsähallitus recommends following the ring counterclockwise.
Route direction
Green pine-cone symbols on green posts.
Route Signs
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Stroller Friendly
Accessibility
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Bike
Activity
Terrain & conditions
0.8 km
Distance
A few minutes by bike for the short loop; well under an hour on foot for most walkers.
Est. Time
Gravelled forest loop suited to light mountain or gravel bikes; not technical singletrack.
Surface
Loop, Wide Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
Explore nearby
Rate & Review
Be the first to write a review for "Urpiainen mountain bike loop, Tankavaara"
Share a photo from a recent trip
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.