Kirkonkylä mountain bike route (Leppävirta MTB 2023)

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Kirkonkylä mountain bike route (Leppävirta MTB 2023)

—•Biking Trails

17.6 km

Route

Leppävirran hiihtotunneli

Ski TunnelsLämpötila -5 C. https://www.vesileppis.fi/fi/274/Kunnan%2Bliikuntapalvelut

Vesileppiksen kuntosali

Gymshttps://www.vesileppis.fi/fi/274/Kunnan%2Bliikuntapalvelut

Kylpylä Vesileppis

Seikkailupuisto Leppis

Vokkolan kuntoportaat

Fitness Stairs140 askelmaa.

Vesileppiksen padelkenttä

Description

The mountain bike route is about 17.6 km through Leppävirta’s Kirkonkylä district and the Vesileppis–Vokkolan sports and spa belt in North Savo. Local operators promote the same marked circuit as Leppävirta MTB 2023, with published figures of about 16.2 km and 258 m of ascent—close to the distance traced here, with sma...

Vesileppis Liikuntapalvelut – Mountain biking (Leppävirta MTB 2023)+

Description

The mountain bike route is about 17.6 km through Leppävirta’s Kirkonkylä district and the Vesileppis–Vokkolan sports and spa belt in North Savo. Local operators promote the same marked circuit as Leppävirta MTB 2023, with published figures of about 16.2 km and 258 m of ascent—close to the distance traced here, with small differences depending on how the loop is recorded. For the full operator description, green and red marking system, link to the Fluent Outdoors browser, and safety note at junctions where challenge spurs rejoin the main line, start from the Vesileppis Liikuntapalvelut mountain biking page. The City of Leppävirta contracts outdoor sports customer service through Vesileppis; phone, email, and desk hours for the wider sports system are summarised on the municipal sports page. Community riders also list the same circuit on Jälki.fi’s Leppävirta mountain-bike index, repeating the length and elevation profile. From the Vesileppis end, the ride threads the ski-infrastructure corridor and Heinävesi-road cycle path toward Paajalanmäki, where the terrain is hillier and three optional red-marked downhill-style spurs branch off the green main line—two on Paajalanmäki and one at Ruutanalampi—before shoreline paths and village links bring you back toward the spa and arena cluster. Along the way you pass the Ruutanalampi outdoor gym, Paajalanmäki disc golf, and extensive Vokkolan and Vesileppis facilities—Kylpylä Vesileppis, Seikkailupuisto Leppis, winter-swim and beach spots at Kalmalahti and Mansikkaharju, multi-sport fields, and the ice arena—so it is easy to combine biking with swimming, climbing, or ball sports in one day. Deeper into Kirkonkylä, the line crosses near Alapiha’s multi-purpose fields and local beaches such as Parkkilahden uimapaikka and Kirkonkylän rantauimala before curving back toward Vokkolan. The route shares corridors with several other maintained trails: ski tracks such as Unnukan yhdyslatu and Leppävirran kirkonkylän latu Nissintie, running loops including Paajalanmäen kuntorata, Vokkolan kuntorata, and Leppävirran kirkonkylän kuntorata, and the short Pappilanpellon ulkokuntoilureitti walking link—worth knowing when you plan a multi-activity day or want an easier warm-up lap.

Length & route

About 17.6 km as one circuit on the mountain bike route through Kirkonkylä and the Vesileppis area. Operator materials for Leppävirta MTB 2023 usually quote about 16.2 km with 258 m of climbing and classify the ride as intermediate; the small gap to the traced length is normal when different GPS traces close the loop slightly differently. The ride is described as a clockwise circuit following green arrow markings on the main line, with short two-way sections and optional red-marked spurs.

Getting there

The official start point named in operator copy is Vesileppis (Vokkolantie area), beside the spa, arena, and ski-tunnel cluster served by Leppävirta’s main sports hub. Drivers typically approach from Highway 5 (E63); follow local signing toward Vesileppis and use the large sports and spa parking around Vokkolantie rather than ad-hoc roadside stops. If you need to reach the sports service desk first, the City of Leppävirta lists the keilahalli café desk and the shared Vesileppis sports phone line on its municipal sports page.

Good to know

Where red challenge segments rejoin the green main route, the operator asks you to watch for other cyclists and pedestrians. After rain, rooty forest-floor sections and shared multi-use paths can feel slower than the distance suggests—carry basic tools. For the wider trail network in the same town, Vesileppis hotel pages outline additional easy gravel cycling packages such as Rantojen polkaisu and Kirkonkylän raitti for riders who want shorter family spins on separate lines.

Managed by

Leppävirta

Leppävirta

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Ride clockwise on the main circuit following the green arrows; short sections are two-way and marked accordingly.

Route direction

Green arrow markings on the main Leppävirta MTB 2023 line; three optional red-marked downhill-style spurs for a harder line, returning to the green route after each spur.

Route Signs

Open / Good Condition

Open / Good Condition

Vesileppis Liikuntapalvelut – Mountain biking (Leppävirta MTB 2023)

Activities allowed

Bike

Activity

Terrain & conditions

17.6 km

Distance

Roughly 1.5–3 hours of riding for fit mountain bikers on intermediate terrain, excluding long spa or beach stops; optional red segments add time.

Est. Time

Mixed ski-track base, light-traffic cycle paths, forest-floor singletrack and rooty sections on Paajalanmäki, short two-way links, and shoreline paths near Vesileppis—intermediate handlings skills help.

Surface

Loop, Single Track

Route Type

Partial Shade

Shade

Moderate Traffic

Traffic

Vesileppis Liikuntapalvelut – Mountain biking (Leppävirta MTB 2023)+

Location

62.49466°N, 27.75225°E

Approximate location

North SavoRegion

LeppävirtaCity

KirkonkyläVillage

Biking TrailsCategory

Explore nearby

Sillankorvan hevostilan ratsastuskenttä

Kirkonkylän päiväkoti

Alapihan pallokenttä

Sillankorvan hevostilan maneesi

Mansikkaharjun uimapaikka

Alapihan monitoimikenttä

Alapihan lähiliikuntapaikka

Kivelän liikuntasali

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Leppävirta, 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.

Finland North Savo Leppävirta Biking TrailsKirkonkylä mountain bike route (Leppävirta MTB 2023)

Kirkonkylä mountain bike route (Leppävirta MTB 2023)17.6 km

Route

Leppävirran hiihtotunneli

Ski TunnelsLämpötila -5 C. https://www.vesileppis.fi/fi/274/Kunnan%2Bliikuntapalvelut

Vesileppiksen kuntosali

Gymshttps://www.vesileppis.fi/fi/274/Kunnan%2Bliikuntapalvelut

Kylpylä Vesileppis

Seikkailupuisto Leppis

Vokkolan kuntoportaat

Fitness Stairs140 askelmaa.

Vesileppiksen padelkenttä

Description

The mountain bike route is about 17.6 km through Leppävirta’s Kirkonkylä district and the Vesileppis–Vokkolan sports and spa belt in North Savo. Local operators promote the same marked circuit as Leppävirta MTB 2023, with published figures of about 16.2 km and 258 m of ascent—close to the distance traced here, with sma...

Vesileppis Liikuntapalvelut – Mountain biking (Leppävirta MTB 2023)+

Description

The mountain bike route is about 17.6 km through Leppävirta’s Kirkonkylä district and the Vesileppis–Vokkolan sports and spa belt in North Savo. Local operators promote the same marked circuit as Leppävirta MTB 2023, with published figures of about 16.2 km and 258 m of ascent—close to the distance traced here, with small differences depending on how the loop is recorded. For the full operator description, green and red marking system, link to the Fluent Outdoors browser, and safety note at junctions where challenge spurs rejoin the main line, start from the Vesileppis Liikuntapalvelut mountain biking page. The City of Leppävirta contracts outdoor sports customer service through Vesileppis; phone, email, and desk hours for the wider sports system are summarised on the municipal sports page. Community riders also list the same circuit on Jälki.fi’s Leppävirta mountain-bike index, repeating the length and elevation profile. From the Vesileppis end, the ride threads the ski-infrastructure corridor and Heinävesi-road cycle path toward Paajalanmäki, where the terrain is hillier and three optional red-marked downhill-style spurs branch off the green main line—two on Paajalanmäki and one at Ruutanalampi—before shoreline paths and village links bring you back toward the spa and arena cluster. Along the way you pass the Ruutanalampi outdoor gym, Paajalanmäki disc golf, and extensive Vokkolan and Vesileppis facilities—Kylpylä Vesileppis, Seikkailupuisto Leppis, winter-swim and beach spots at Kalmalahti and Mansikkaharju, multi-sport fields, and the ice arena—so it is easy to combine biking with swimming, climbing, or ball sports in one day. Deeper into Kirkonkylä, the line crosses near Alapiha’s multi-purpose fields and local beaches such as Parkkilahden uimapaikka and Kirkonkylän rantauimala before curving back toward Vokkolan. The route shares corridors with several other maintained trails: ski tracks such as Unnukan yhdyslatu and Leppävirran kirkonkylän latu Nissintie, running loops including Paajalanmäen kuntorata, Vokkolan kuntorata, and Leppävirran kirkonkylän kuntorata, and the short Pappilanpellon ulkokuntoilureitti walking link—worth knowing when you plan a multi-activity day or want an easier warm-up lap.

Length & route

About 17.6 km as one circuit on the mountain bike route through Kirkonkylä and the Vesileppis area. Operator materials for Leppävirta MTB 2023 usually quote about 16.2 km with 258 m of climbing and classify the ride as intermediate; the small gap to the traced length is normal when different GPS traces close the loop slightly differently. The ride is described as a clockwise circuit following green arrow markings on the main line, with short two-way sections and optional red-marked spurs.

Getting there

The official start point named in operator copy is Vesileppis (Vokkolantie area), beside the spa, arena, and ski-tunnel cluster served by Leppävirta’s main sports hub. Drivers typically approach from Highway 5 (E63); follow local signing toward Vesileppis and use the large sports and spa parking around Vokkolantie rather than ad-hoc roadside stops. If you need to reach the sports service desk first, the City of Leppävirta lists the keilahalli café desk and the shared Vesileppis sports phone line on its municipal sports page.

Good to know

Where red challenge segments rejoin the green main route, the operator asks you to watch for other cyclists and pedestrians. After rain, rooty forest-floor sections and shared multi-use paths can feel slower than the distance suggests—carry basic tools. For the wider trail network in the same town, Vesileppis hotel pages outline additional easy gravel cycling packages such as Rantojen polkaisu and Kirkonkylän raitti for riders who want shorter family spins on separate lines.

Managed by

Leppävirta

Leppävirta

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Location

Ride clockwise on the main circuit following the green arrows; short sections are two-way and marked accordingly.

Route direction

Green arrow markings on the main Leppävirta MTB 2023 line; three optional red-marked downhill-style spurs for a harder line, returning to the green route after each spur.

Route Signs

Open / Good Condition

Open / Good Condition

Vesileppis Liikuntapalvelut – Mountain biking (Leppävirta MTB 2023)

Location

62.49466°N, 27.75225°E

Approximate location

North SavoRegion

LeppävirtaCity

KirkonkyläVillage

Biking TrailsCategory

Activities allowed

Bike

Activity

Terrain & conditions

17.6 km

Distance

Roughly 1.5–3 hours of riding for fit mountain bikers on intermediate terrain, excluding long spa or beach stops; optional red segments add time.

Est. Time

Mixed ski-track base, light-traffic cycle paths, forest-floor singletrack and rooty sections on Paajalanmäki, short two-way links, and shoreline paths near Vesileppis—intermediate handlings skills help.

Surface

Loop, Single Track

Route Type

Partial Shade

Shade

Moderate Traffic

Traffic

Vesileppis Liikuntapalvelut – Mountain biking (Leppävirta MTB 2023)+

Explore nearby

Sillankorvan hevostilan ratsastuskenttä

Kirkonkylän päiväkoti

Alapihan pallokenttä

Sillankorvan hevostilan maneesi

Mansikkaharjun uimapaikka

Alapihan monitoimikenttä

Alapihan lähiliikuntapaikka

Kivelän liikuntasali

Rate & Review

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Leppävirta, 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.

Finland North Savo Leppävirta Biking TrailsKirkonkylä mountain bike route (Leppävirta MTB 2023)