Harjujen kierros UUSI is a marked mountain-bike route in Syöte National Park on the edge of Pudasjärvi, threading forest, mire crossings, and small-fell scenery around the Iso-Syöte visitor hub. The mapped line is about 19.8 km long and is not a closed loop. Metsähallitus lists the trail as Harjujen kierros UUSI on Luo...
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Description
Harjujen kierros UUSI is a marked mountain-bike route in Syöte National Park on the edge of Pudasjärvi, threading forest, mire crossings, and small-fell scenery around the Iso-Syöte visitor hub. The mapped line is about 19.8 km long and is not a closed loop. Metsähallitus lists the trail as Harjujen kierros UUSI on Luontoon.fi; that page is the right place to double-check maps, closures, and national-park cycling rules before you set off. Regional outdoor copy still quotes roughly 20–25 km for some brochure or network variants; those figures usually describe slightly wider combinations of shared connectors rather than arguing with the single 19.8 km trace.
In summer 2023 the former Ketun kevennys mountain-bike name was replaced by Harjujen kierros, while the Ketun kevennys name was retained for a shorter section between Syötekyläntie and Näköalatie; Kaleva reported that Metsähallitus rerouted summer connections between the nature centre and Iso-Syöte along a gravel ski trail base with ski bridges over roads.
Starting from the Luppovesi beach and Luppopark corner near Hiihtokeskus Iso-Syöte, you roll into a demanding but rewarding day ride. The Iso-Syöte mountain-biking pages summarise resort-side expectations for the wider signed MTB network. A Syötteelle.fi outdoor article positions June through October as the high season for summer tyres and explains why marketers highlight Syöte as a flagship MTB destination. Hilltop Hotel route notes spell out the surface recipe—partly gravel connectors, bog boardwalks, needle-path forest, and short rocky segments toward Naamankaharju-style ridge scenery—while flagging Huuhkasen laavu near the midpoint and the Kettutupa day-hut cluster near the end for longer breaks. About three and a half kilometres in you pass Riihitupa day hut, a natural early pause before the line pushes east onto higher ridgelines.
Metsähallitus PDF trail sheets note that the ride shares portions of Pitämävaaran Lenkki and the Syöte Circuit Mountain Bike Trail, which helps if you want to stitch longer days from the same trailhead. From this hub you can also link onto Maisemareitti scenic bike loop (Syöte) or the long Taivalkoski–Atsinki–Syöte mountain biking traverse when you are ready for extra distance. The same Metsähallitus material recommends Harjujen kierros as a quieter weekend alternative when Syöte Circuit Mountain Bike Trail is busy.
Gear and services concentrate at Iso-Syöte: Iso-Syöte bike rental publishes fatbike, e-fatbike, and full-suspension pricing and online booking, and Hilltop Hotel Iso-Syöte runs bookable guided e-mountain-bike experiences on the signed network with snacks and helmet hire included—see Where to rent bikes and Guided tours on this page for links to book. June through October is the usual sweet spot for summer tyres; midsummer berries and autumn colour are especially popular windows on regional tourism pages.
Length & route
About 19.8 km on the national-park MTB trace stored for this feature, not a closed loop. Metsähallitus brochures and resort pages still describe roughly 20–25 km when they include slightly different combinations of shared connectors with Pitämävaaran Lenkki and Syöte Circuit Mountain Bike Trail. Expect substantial height gain for the region; Hilltop Hotel route notes call the profile moderately demanding with long climbs and quick bench-cut style descents on the latter half.
Getting there
Aim for the Iso-Syöte–Luppovesi outdoor corner north of Pudasjärvi on Syötetie, where Luppovesen uimaranta, the Syötteen Luppopark facilities, and Hiihtokeskus Iso-Syöte sit within a few hundred metres of the route start. Kaleva’s recap of the 2023 Metsähallitus bulletin explains that summer riders now move between the nature centre zone and Iso-Syöte on a gravelled ski-track base with ski bridges rather than mixing with main roads. If you are staying at Tunturihotelli Iso-Syöte, Hilltop Hotel route notes mention picking up maps at the hotel and stepping straight onto signed MTB routes. Drivers typically approach via Highway 5 and Syöte area signage; confirm parking rules for coaches or vans at the resort.
Good to know
Stay on signed national-park cycling corridors, carry repair kits and fluids, and respect mire boardwalks—winter maintenance and fatbike corridors follow different maps. Dogs, campfires, and waste rules follow Syöte National Park bylaws; verify the latest wording on Luontoon.fi before your ride. Peak summer weekends fill quickly: regional tourism pages flag how busy the tyre season can be. Reserve bikes through Iso-Syöte bike rental and guided electric mountain-bike outings through Hilltop Hotel Iso-Syöte well ahead when calendars start to fill.
History
Harjujen kierros continues the summer 2023 renaming and realignment programme for the Syöte MTB network: Ketun kevennys became Harjujen kierros for the main mountain-bike line while retaining the Ketun kevennys name on a shorter road-adjacent section, and cyclists travelling between Syötteen Luontokeskus and Iso-Syöte were moved onto a maintained gravel ski trail with bridges. Ahmankierros was restricted to foot traffic after monitoring showed excessive bike wear on that path.
Where to rent bikes
You can rent fatbikes, e-fatbikes, full-suspension mountain bikes, helmets, and pads from Iso-Syöte bike rental beside the Iso-Syöte Bike Park lift at the front-slope lower station. The Iso-Syöte bike rental page publishes the summer 2025 price table (for example about €37 for a three-hour fatbike slot and €42 for a full day, with higher tiers for e-fatbikes and full-suspension bikes) plus online booking for three-hour morning or afternoon sessions; longer day or multi-day hires go through the rental form and follow-up from the desk team via rinnetoimisto@isosyote.com or 020 147 6471.
Guided tours & Experiences
Hilltop Hotel Iso-Syöte markets a guided electric mountain-bike outing of about three to four hours on Syöte’s marked trails, with e-bikes, helmets, a guide, and trail snacks included; public copy on the activity page cites roughly €130 per person for scheduled groups. You can read the programme, check what is included, and start a booking from Hilltop Hotel Iso-Syöte’s guided mountain bike tour page, or email myyntipalvelu@isosyote.fi for dates and group availability.
Rides as a single 19.8 km marked line from the Luppovesi–Iso-Syöte cluster toward the Kettutupa area rather than a compact loop; expect overlapping segments with Pitämävaaran Lenkki and Syöte Circuit Mountain Bike Trail if you follow Metsähallitus’ published combinations. Strong riders often add Maisemareitti scenic bike loop (Syöte) or sections of Taivalkoski–Atsinki–Syöte mountain biking for a longer tour day.
Route direction
Marked Syöte National Park MTB corridor; the Iso-Syöte mountain-biking pages stress staying on posted national-park cycle signage, and Luontoon.fi documents the broader Everyman’s Rights context for the park.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
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Activities allowed
Bike
Activity
Terrain & conditions
19.8 km
Distance
Iso-Syöte mountain-biking pages and Hilltop Hotel route notes place Harjujen kierros in a roughly 2–4 hour window for typical riders, including modest pauses at Riihitupa päivätupa, Huuhkasen laavu, or the Kettutupa day-hut cluster. Iso-Syöte bike rental schedules day hires around the same window when you book online.
Est. Time
Mixed national-park MTB tread: machine-gravel bases on connector legs, smooth raised boardwalks over bogs, and needle-bearing singletrack in spruce stands with short rocky passages; expect continuous climb-and-descent riding rather than flat cruising.
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Our data was researched from Pudasjärvi, 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.
Harjujen kierros UUSI is a marked mountain-bike route in Syöte National Park on the edge of Pudasjärvi, threading forest, mire crossings, and small-fell scenery around the Iso-Syöte visitor hub. The mapped line is about 19.8 km long and is not a closed loop. Metsähallitus lists the trail as Harjujen kierros UUSI on Luo...
Luontoon.fi – Harjujen kierros UUSI+
Description
Harjujen kierros UUSI is a marked mountain-bike route in Syöte National Park on the edge of Pudasjärvi, threading forest, mire crossings, and small-fell scenery around the Iso-Syöte visitor hub. The mapped line is about 19.8 km long and is not a closed loop. Metsähallitus lists the trail as Harjujen kierros UUSI on Luontoon.fi; that page is the right place to double-check maps, closures, and national-park cycling rules before you set off. Regional outdoor copy still quotes roughly 20–25 km for some brochure or network variants; those figures usually describe slightly wider combinations of shared connectors rather than arguing with the single 19.8 km trace.
In summer 2023 the former Ketun kevennys mountain-bike name was replaced by Harjujen kierros, while the Ketun kevennys name was retained for a shorter section between Syötekyläntie and Näköalatie; Kaleva reported that Metsähallitus rerouted summer connections between the nature centre and Iso-Syöte along a gravel ski trail base with ski bridges over roads.
Starting from the Luppovesi beach and Luppopark corner near Hiihtokeskus Iso-Syöte, you roll into a demanding but rewarding day ride. The Iso-Syöte mountain-biking pages summarise resort-side expectations for the wider signed MTB network. A Syötteelle.fi outdoor article positions June through October as the high season for summer tyres and explains why marketers highlight Syöte as a flagship MTB destination. Hilltop Hotel route notes spell out the surface recipe—partly gravel connectors, bog boardwalks, needle-path forest, and short rocky segments toward Naamankaharju-style ridge scenery—while flagging Huuhkasen laavu near the midpoint and the Kettutupa day-hut cluster near the end for longer breaks. About three and a half kilometres in you pass Riihitupa day hut, a natural early pause before the line pushes east onto higher ridgelines.
Metsähallitus PDF trail sheets note that the ride shares portions of Pitämävaaran Lenkki and the Syöte Circuit Mountain Bike Trail, which helps if you want to stitch longer days from the same trailhead. From this hub you can also link onto Maisemareitti scenic bike loop (Syöte) or the long Taivalkoski–Atsinki–Syöte mountain biking traverse when you are ready for extra distance. The same Metsähallitus material recommends Harjujen kierros as a quieter weekend alternative when Syöte Circuit Mountain Bike Trail is busy.
Gear and services concentrate at Iso-Syöte: Iso-Syöte bike rental publishes fatbike, e-fatbike, and full-suspension pricing and online booking, and Hilltop Hotel Iso-Syöte runs bookable guided e-mountain-bike experiences on the signed network with snacks and helmet hire included—see Where to rent bikes and Guided tours on this page for links to book. June through October is the usual sweet spot for summer tyres; midsummer berries and autumn colour are especially popular windows on regional tourism pages.
Length & route
About 19.8 km on the national-park MTB trace stored for this feature, not a closed loop. Metsähallitus brochures and resort pages still describe roughly 20–25 km when they include slightly different combinations of shared connectors with Pitämävaaran Lenkki and Syöte Circuit Mountain Bike Trail. Expect substantial height gain for the region; Hilltop Hotel route notes call the profile moderately demanding with long climbs and quick bench-cut style descents on the latter half.
Getting there
Aim for the Iso-Syöte–Luppovesi outdoor corner north of Pudasjärvi on Syötetie, where Luppovesen uimaranta, the Syötteen Luppopark facilities, and Hiihtokeskus Iso-Syöte sit within a few hundred metres of the route start. Kaleva’s recap of the 2023 Metsähallitus bulletin explains that summer riders now move between the nature centre zone and Iso-Syöte on a gravelled ski-track base with ski bridges rather than mixing with main roads. If you are staying at Tunturihotelli Iso-Syöte, Hilltop Hotel route notes mention picking up maps at the hotel and stepping straight onto signed MTB routes. Drivers typically approach via Highway 5 and Syöte area signage; confirm parking rules for coaches or vans at the resort.
Good to know
Stay on signed national-park cycling corridors, carry repair kits and fluids, and respect mire boardwalks—winter maintenance and fatbike corridors follow different maps. Dogs, campfires, and waste rules follow Syöte National Park bylaws; verify the latest wording on Luontoon.fi before your ride. Peak summer weekends fill quickly: regional tourism pages flag how busy the tyre season can be. Reserve bikes through Iso-Syöte bike rental and guided electric mountain-bike outings through Hilltop Hotel Iso-Syöte well ahead when calendars start to fill.
History
Harjujen kierros continues the summer 2023 renaming and realignment programme for the Syöte MTB network: Ketun kevennys became Harjujen kierros for the main mountain-bike line while retaining the Ketun kevennys name on a shorter road-adjacent section, and cyclists travelling between Syötteen Luontokeskus and Iso-Syöte were moved onto a maintained gravel ski trail with bridges. Ahmankierros was restricted to foot traffic after monitoring showed excessive bike wear on that path.
Where to rent bikes
You can rent fatbikes, e-fatbikes, full-suspension mountain bikes, helmets, and pads from Iso-Syöte bike rental beside the Iso-Syöte Bike Park lift at the front-slope lower station. The Iso-Syöte bike rental page publishes the summer 2025 price table (for example about €37 for a three-hour fatbike slot and €42 for a full day, with higher tiers for e-fatbikes and full-suspension bikes) plus online booking for three-hour morning or afternoon sessions; longer day or multi-day hires go through the rental form and follow-up from the desk team via rinnetoimisto@isosyote.com or 020 147 6471.
Guided tours & Experiences
Hilltop Hotel Iso-Syöte markets a guided electric mountain-bike outing of about three to four hours on Syöte’s marked trails, with e-bikes, helmets, a guide, and trail snacks included; public copy on the activity page cites roughly €130 per person for scheduled groups. You can read the programme, check what is included, and start a booking from Hilltop Hotel Iso-Syöte’s guided mountain bike tour page, or email myyntipalvelu@isosyote.fi for dates and group availability.
Rides as a single 19.8 km marked line from the Luppovesi–Iso-Syöte cluster toward the Kettutupa area rather than a compact loop; expect overlapping segments with Pitämävaaran Lenkki and Syöte Circuit Mountain Bike Trail if you follow Metsähallitus’ published combinations. Strong riders often add Maisemareitti scenic bike loop (Syöte) or sections of Taivalkoski–Atsinki–Syöte mountain biking for a longer tour day.
Route direction
Marked Syöte National Park MTB corridor; the Iso-Syöte mountain-biking pages stress staying on posted national-park cycle signage, and Luontoon.fi documents the broader Everyman’s Rights context for the park.
Iso-Syöte mountain-biking pages and Hilltop Hotel route notes place Harjujen kierros in a roughly 2–4 hour window for typical riders, including modest pauses at Riihitupa päivätupa, Huuhkasen laavu, or the Kettutupa day-hut cluster. Iso-Syöte bike rental schedules day hires around the same window when you book online.
Est. Time
Mixed national-park MTB tread: machine-gravel bases on connector legs, smooth raised boardwalks over bogs, and needle-bearing singletrack in spruce stands with short rocky passages; expect continuous climb-and-descent riding rather than flat cruising.
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Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Pudasjärvi, 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.