Simola mountain bike route is about 9.5 km as one non-loop ride through forest, marsh edges, and lakeshore near Iisvesi in Suonenjoki, North Savo. For the full Simolan circuit length, markings, winter rules, and GPX downloads, rely on the City of Suonenjoki mountain bike trails page, which describes the wider Simola...
City of Suonenjoki – Mountain bike trails (Lintharju / Simola)+
Description
Simola mountain bike route is about 9.5 km as one non-loop ride through forest, marsh edges, and lakeshore near Iisvesi in Suonenjoki, North Savo. For the full Simolan circuit length, markings, winter rules, and GPX downloads, rely on the City of Suonenjoki mountain bike trails page, which describes the wider Simola network including a roughly 13.3 km loop with a 12.4 km easier option that skips the hardest ground on Mount Simola. Visit Savo offers a short overview of the Mount Simola section and links out to Komoot for browsing.
The route is steeper and more technical than the main Lintharju MTB loops: you move through damp marsh with duckboards, roads, and singletrack, with short rockier stretches and roots where the ground can stay very wet—walking the bike is normal after rain. The climb onto Simola is marked in the terrain with a black square; that block is rocky, rooty, and steep, aimed at skilled riders, with open views from the top. After working along the shore, about 6 km from the start you reach the Iisvesi harbour area: Iisveden Laavu for a break, the harbour outdoor gym, and the city beach—good stops before pedalling on.
You join this line from the Lintharju network at the Raatmaa and Käpylä junctions. The same corridor links to Jokivarren luontopolku along the river, the long Lintharju hiking loop, the broader Lintharjun maastopyöräreitti network, winter ski tracks, and the Sisä-Savon snowmobile route where winter bike use is not allowed. SawoRental, a local outfit that rents e-mountain bikes for Lintharju, notes how demanding Simola feels compared with the easier Palolampi–Onkilampi loops and only steers very experienced riders toward the Simola Trail itself.
Ride both directions where the network allows, yield to slower users where the bike route shares the outdoor route, and keep speed under control on blind crests.
Length & route
The trail is about 9.5 km end to end on our map, not a loop. The City of Suonenjoki publishes the full Simola MTB circuit at about 13.3 km including Mount Simola, with a 12.4 km easier variant that bypasses the hardest terrain.
Getting there
Reach the Simola line from Lintharju at the Raatmaa and Käpylä junctions, then follow the marked MTB network toward Iisvesi. Paper maps sit at the ski park along Koulukatu below the ice rink and at route junctions; parking is available at Onkilampi and Vanhamäki, with additional space near the ice rink area. The SawoRental guide points riders to the lower ice-rink car park off Koulukatu as the main official start (“Lintharjun Maastopyöräreitin Lähtöpiste”) and lists Iisveden Rantapaviljonki among newer access points after the Simola–Koskelo extensions. For the Iisvesi harbour stops on this route, aim for the harbour and Kymintie beach access described alongside our place pages.
Good to know
Winter cycling on the Simola route is strictly forbidden because the line partly follows snowmobile routes. Trails may be ridden in both directions—watch for oncoming riders and give way when sharing the outdoor route with walkers. Maintenance notices for the wider Lintharju MTB network are posted on the municipal notice board linked from the city pages.
Where to rent bikes
Full-suspension e-mountain bikes for exploring Lintharju and the wider Suonenjoki network are available from SawoRental; booking and bike classes are handled on the SawoRental e-bike rental page. Their article also reminds riders that Simola is much tougher than the beginner-friendly Palolampi loops.
Yellow paint and guide signs on the wider network; Mount Simola technical section marked with a black square symbol in the terrain.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
City of Suonenjoki – Mountain bike trails (Lintharju / Simola)+
Activities allowed
Bike
Activity
Terrain & conditions
9.5 km
Distance
About 1–2 hours for the mapped 9.5 km on technical terrain excluding long stops; budgeting half a day makes sense if you link in the full 13.3 km Simola circuit the city describes.
Est. Time
Mixed forest singletrack and forest roads, duckboards over marsh, short rocky and rooty pitches on Simola, and short road links; surfaces stay soft and wet after rain.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
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Our data was researched from Suonenjoki, 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.
Simola mountain bike route is about 9.5 km as one non-loop ride through forest, marsh edges, and lakeshore near Iisvesi in Suonenjoki, North Savo. For the full Simolan circuit length, markings, winter rules, and GPX downloads, rely on the City of Suonenjoki mountain bike trails page, which describes the wider Simola...
City of Suonenjoki – Mountain bike trails (Lintharju / Simola)+
Description
Simola mountain bike route is about 9.5 km as one non-loop ride through forest, marsh edges, and lakeshore near Iisvesi in Suonenjoki, North Savo. For the full Simolan circuit length, markings, winter rules, and GPX downloads, rely on the City of Suonenjoki mountain bike trails page, which describes the wider Simola network including a roughly 13.3 km loop with a 12.4 km easier option that skips the hardest ground on Mount Simola. Visit Savo offers a short overview of the Mount Simola section and links out to Komoot for browsing.
The route is steeper and more technical than the main Lintharju MTB loops: you move through damp marsh with duckboards, roads, and singletrack, with short rockier stretches and roots where the ground can stay very wet—walking the bike is normal after rain. The climb onto Simola is marked in the terrain with a black square; that block is rocky, rooty, and steep, aimed at skilled riders, with open views from the top. After working along the shore, about 6 km from the start you reach the Iisvesi harbour area: Iisveden Laavu for a break, the harbour outdoor gym, and the city beach—good stops before pedalling on.
You join this line from the Lintharju network at the Raatmaa and Käpylä junctions. The same corridor links to Jokivarren luontopolku along the river, the long Lintharju hiking loop, the broader Lintharjun maastopyöräreitti network, winter ski tracks, and the Sisä-Savon snowmobile route where winter bike use is not allowed. SawoRental, a local outfit that rents e-mountain bikes for Lintharju, notes how demanding Simola feels compared with the easier Palolampi–Onkilampi loops and only steers very experienced riders toward the Simola Trail itself.
Ride both directions where the network allows, yield to slower users where the bike route shares the outdoor route, and keep speed under control on blind crests.
Length & route
The trail is about 9.5 km end to end on our map, not a loop. The City of Suonenjoki publishes the full Simola MTB circuit at about 13.3 km including Mount Simola, with a 12.4 km easier variant that bypasses the hardest terrain.
Getting there
Reach the Simola line from Lintharju at the Raatmaa and Käpylä junctions, then follow the marked MTB network toward Iisvesi. Paper maps sit at the ski park along Koulukatu below the ice rink and at route junctions; parking is available at Onkilampi and Vanhamäki, with additional space near the ice rink area. The SawoRental guide points riders to the lower ice-rink car park off Koulukatu as the main official start (“Lintharjun Maastopyöräreitin Lähtöpiste”) and lists Iisveden Rantapaviljonki among newer access points after the Simola–Koskelo extensions. For the Iisvesi harbour stops on this route, aim for the harbour and Kymintie beach access described alongside our place pages.
Good to know
Winter cycling on the Simola route is strictly forbidden because the line partly follows snowmobile routes. Trails may be ridden in both directions—watch for oncoming riders and give way when sharing the outdoor route with walkers. Maintenance notices for the wider Lintharju MTB network are posted on the municipal notice board linked from the city pages.
Where to rent bikes
Full-suspension e-mountain bikes for exploring Lintharju and the wider Suonenjoki network are available from SawoRental; booking and bike classes are handled on the SawoRental e-bike rental page. Their article also reminds riders that Simola is much tougher than the beginner-friendly Palolampi loops.
About 1–2 hours for the mapped 9.5 km on technical terrain excluding long stops; budgeting half a day makes sense if you link in the full 13.3 km Simola circuit the city describes.
Est. Time
Mixed forest singletrack and forest roads, duckboards over marsh, short rocky and rooty pitches on Simola, and short road links; surfaces stay soft and wet after rain.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
City of Suonenjoki – Mountain bike trails (Lintharju / Simola)+
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Our data was researched from Suonenjoki, 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.