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Vuorinen–Hevosmäki–Louhimo route

—•Biking Trails

16.8 km

Description

Municipality of Lapinlahti – Outdoor areas and routes+

Description

Vuorisen–Hevosmäen–Louhimon lenkki is a cycling route of about 16.8 km in Lapinlahti, North Savo, linking the Vuorinen area with the Varpaisjärvi side of the municipality. On our map the line is not a closed loop: it runs point-to-point between the mapped start near the main village and the Varsanpihan leikkikenttä end cluster, passing named countryside sections associated with Vuorinen, Hevosmäki and Louhimo. For the latest on local outdoor services and how municipal routes are presented online, start from the Municipality of Lapinlahti outdoor areas and routes hub. Independent local cycling notes for Lapinlahti describe longer road-bike itineraries that use Vuorisentie and continue through Varpaisjärvi’s village roads—useful context for how the Vuorinen–Varpaisjärvi corridor fits into everyday riding in the area. Jälki.fi lists several MTB and gravel rides tagged for Lapinlahti, often highlighting sand ridges, forest edges and connections toward highway 5—helpful background for the mixed rural character of cycling here even when the exact Lipas line is not named on those pages. Along the route, the main midpoint feature is Vuorisen ampumarata: the route passes near the club’s grounds, so expect possible shooting activity in season and follow any posted safety instructions or closures rather than crossing active ranges. Nearing the end, Varsanpihan leikkikenttä sits close to the Varpaisjärvi local-sports cluster, a practical landmark if you are meeting family or finishing near village services. Trail networks that touch the same area include Lapinlahden moottorikelkkailureitti along part of the alignment near the shooting-range sector, the shorter Pahkamäenlenkki bike loop nearby in Varpaisjärvi, Varpasen kierto as another signed bike loop through the village sports area, and Varpaisjärven valaistulatu for winter skiing—worth knowing if you stitch seasons or modes on the same visit.

Length & route

The route is about 16.8 km as one continuous ride on our map. The line is not a closed loop. Elevation and surface mix follow local roads and forest-edge links typical of Lapinlahti’s countryside; Jälki.fi contributors describe similar Lapinlahti rides with a few hundred metres of ascent on MTB lines, but those figures refer to other published tracks rather than this exact segment.

Getting there

The mapped start sits on local roads in the Lapinlahti village area (coordinates near 63.374°N, 27.754°E). The end lies near Varsanpihan leikkikenttä on Mäkitie in the Varpaisjärvi neighbourhood (73200 postal area). If you are driving, combine these addresses with the Municipality of Lapinlahti outdoor hub for any updates on parking and access. Lapinlahti.net’s published rides use the central roundabout between Linnansalmentie, Asematie and Pajuharjuntie as a common reference for distance tables—helpful if you are linking this segment to a longer day from the core village.

Good to know

Respect private roads, hunting seasons and any local event closures. Where the route runs parallel to multi-use winter or motor routes, expect different right-of-way expectations by season. Carry basic repair kit and water; services concentrate in Lapinlahti village and Varpaisjärvi centre rather than along every forest link.

Managed by

Lapinlahti

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Point-to-point on our map from the Lapinlahti start cluster toward Varpaisjärvi; you can ride either direction depending on logistics.

Route direction

Open / Good Condition

Activities allowed

Bike

Activity

Terrain & conditions

16.8 km

Distance

Roughly 1–2 hours of riding for fit cyclists on mixed roads; add time for stops in Varpaisjärvi.

Est. Time

Expect a mix of paved municipal roads, compact gravel and short forest or field connections typical for Lapinlahti countryside cycling; Jälki.fi’s Lapinlahti MTB entries mention sand ridges and needle forest paths on other local lines, which is broadly consistent with riding in this landscape though not a literal description of every metre here.

Surface

Point-to-Point

Route Type

Light Traffic

Traffic

Jälki.fi – Lapinlahti area routes

Location

63.37412°N, 27.75412°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

North SavoRegion

LapinlahtiCity

VarpaisjärviVillage

Biking TrailsCategory

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Lapinlahti, 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.

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