The cycling route is about 1.3 km as one point-to-point part of Kontionpolut: it links Kontiolahti harbour on Lake Höytiäinen to the main Jaamankangas trail network towards Kontionpolut / Kontioniemi Trail. For contacts, PDF maps, and winter options for the wider Kontionpolut system, start from the City of Kontiolahti’...
Usable either way between harbour and the Kontionpolut / Kontioniemi Trail junction; follow Kontionpolut colour marking and posted junction signs consistent with the downloadable municipal map.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
Part of the colour-marked Kontionpolut network with guidance boards; carry the official PDF map or a GPX trace at junctions.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Bike
Activity
Hike / Walk
Activity
1.3 km
Distance
About 15–25 minutes by mountain bike for the 1.3 km segment; Visit Karelia suggests about 20 minutes when quoting their 1.4 km figure.
Est. Time
Forest path with marked duckboard sections over wet ground approaching the Kontioniemi side; short climbs and rooty tread typical of the demanding Kontionpolut legs.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Partial Shade
Shade
Light Traffic
Traffic
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Our data was researched from Kontiolahti, 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.