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Hakalaukunlenkki and Hakalaukunpolku (Salpausselkä Trails MTB)

—•Biking Trails

7.4 km

Route

Tapanilan hiihtomaja

6.6 km|Free

Wilderness Huts

Tapanilan ulkokuntolaitteet

6.6 km|Free

Outdoor Gyms

Description

City of Lahti – Hakalaukunlenkki+

Description

Hakalaukunlenkki and the shorter Hakalaukunpolku shortcut are part of the Salpausselkä Trails mountain-bike network in Lahti, on moraine ridges and forest ground typical of the ice-age Salpausselkä landscape. For mountain-bike-specific guidance, markings, GPX, parking links, and how the shortcut differs from the main ring, start from City of Lahti’s Hakalaukunlenkki page. Visit Lahti introduces Salpausselkä UNESCO Global Geopark and how the First and Second Salpausselkä ridges read in the Lahti region. City of Lahti’s Salpausselkä Trails overview explains roughly 25 km of marked forest trails around the Sports Centre–Tapanila–Hakalaukku–Kintterönsuo band for year-round walking, running, and mountain biking, dogs on a leash, and winter use such as fat biking or snowshoeing when snow is deep—without using groomed ski tracks for walking. On our map this route follows about 7.4 km as one continuous line. The City of Lahti describes the main Hakalaukunlenkki ring at about 7 km with roughly 100 m of ascent, violet arrow markings, and a recommended counterclockwise direction; typical ride times are about 1–1.5 hours by mountain bike. Hakalaukunpolku shortens the circuit to about 5.3 km and roughly 70 m of ascent, with dashed violet arrow markers on the shortcut; the northern part can be ridden as about a 2.4 km mini-loop, and the shortcut passes a wetland view, short duckboard, a small rock outcrop, and a picnic table. From Sykekatu the line rolls across Tapanila pine forest, climbs through spruce on Hakalaukunmäki with rooty tread and short rocky pinches, then returns on flowing needle-carpet paths, with a couple of short duckboard sections and a short newer trail segment. You need a mountain bike and basic off-trail skills; ordinary city bikes are not suitable. When you follow the marked counterclockwise direction, the city states there are no highly technical descents and climbs are short enough to walk if needed; the dense trail mesh and ski-track crossings mean keeping speed moderate and using a bell or voice so others hear you. Walkers and trail runners share the same narrow paths with many cyclists summer and winter, so headphones are discouraged. A community-uploaded trace on Jälki.fi lists about 7.05 km and 72 m ascent for a similar Hakalaukunlenkki MTB line starting from Sykekatu. Near the Tapanila end of the line, about 6.6 km from the Sykekatu-side start, you pass Tapanilan ulkokuntolaitteet and Tapanilan hiihtomaja—useful landmarks if you link to Tapanilan taival - Salpausselkä trails MTB, Kintterön kymppi - Salpausselkä Trails MTB, or the parallel hiking variants, including Hakalaukunlenkki ja Hakalaukunpolku - Salpausselkä Trails and Tähtipolku - Salpausselkä Trails. The route also meets Hollola’s Suoreitti in places, marked with wooden posts and yellow paint blazes. Lahti lies in Päijät-Häme.

Length & route

The trail is about 7.4 km as one continuous trace on this page. The City of Lahti describes the main Hakalaukunlenkki ring at about 7 km with roughly 100 m of ascent and Hakalaukunpolku at about 5.3 km with roughly 70 m of ascent, including dashed shortcut markers. Markings are solid violet arrows on the main ring and dashed violet arrows on the shortcut; counterclockwise travel is recommended. Typical mountain-bike times are about 1–1.5 hours on Hakalaukunlenkki and about 45 minutes–1.5 hours on Hakalaukunpolku.

Getting there

The main start is Sykekatu parking at Sykekatu 11, with map coordinates on City of Lahti’s Hakalaukunlenkki page. From Tapanilan hiihtomaja you can reach the line with roughly 600 m on Kintterön Kymppi following red arrow markers toward the start. From the Jalkarannantie / Korpikangas direction you can join Hakalaukunpolku’s shorter northern circuit as the city describes. Carry a mobile map or GPX because signs are sometimes damaged.

Good to know

Dogs must be on a leash on marked Salpausselkä Trails. In winter, groomed ski trails are for skiing only; cross carefully where permitted. When snow is deep, forest trails can be used on foot, with a fat bike, or with snowshoes—do not walk on ski tracks. Forest trails are not lit; markers are reflective, and a headlamp and bike lights are recommended after dark. City of Lahti’s Hakalaukunlenkki page states the route is not barrier-free.

Managed by

Lahti

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Trail signs recommend counterclockwise; follow solid violet arrows on the main ring and dashed violet arrows on Hakalaukunpolku.

Route direction

Recreation Area

violet

Route Signs

Dogs (On Leash)

Dogs

Open / Good Condition

Activities allowed

Run

Activity

Hike / Walk

Activity

Bike

Activity

Terrain & conditions

7.4 km

Distance

About 1–1.5 hours by mountain bike on Hakalaukunlenkki; about 45 minutes–1.5 hours on Hakalaukunpolku, depending on fitness and stops.

Est. Time

Mixed needle-carpet forest soil, rooty and rocky pinches on climbs, short duckboard crossings, and fine gravel transitions on Salpausselkä moraine; not suitable for narrow tyres or city bikes.

Surface

Loop, Single Track

Route Type

Moderate Traffic

Traffic

Partial Shade

Shade

Location

61.00879°N, 25.57280°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

Päijät-HämeRegion

LahtiCity

Biking TrailsCategory

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Lahti, 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 Päijät-Häme Lahti Biking TrailsHakalaukunlenkki and Hakalaukunpolku (Salpausselkä Trails MTB)

Hakalaukunlenkki and Hakalaukunpolku (Salpausselkä Trails MTB)7.4 km

Route

Tapanilan hiihtomaja

6.6 km|Free

Wilderness Huts

Tapanilan ulkokuntolaitteet

6.6 km|Free

Outdoor Gyms

Description

City of Lahti – Hakalaukunlenkki+

Description

Length & route

Getting there

Good to know

Managed by

Lahti

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Location

Trail signs recommend counterclockwise; follow solid violet arrows on the main ring and dashed violet arrows on Hakalaukunpolku.

Route direction

Recreation Area

violet

Route Signs

Dogs (On Leash)

Dogs

Open / Good Condition

Location

61.00879°N, 25.57280°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

Päijät-HämeRegion

LahtiCity

Biking TrailsCategory

Activities allowed

Run

Activity

Hike / Walk

Activity

Bike

Activity

Terrain & conditions

7.4 km

Distance

About 1–1.5 hours by mountain bike on Hakalaukunlenkki; about 45 minutes–1.5 hours on Hakalaukunpolku, depending on fitness and stops.

Est. Time

Mixed needle-carpet forest soil, rooty and rocky pinches on climbs, short duckboard crossings, and fine gravel transitions on Salpausselkä moraine; not suitable for narrow tyres or city bikes.

Surface

Loop, Single Track

Route Type

Moderate Traffic

Traffic

Partial Shade

Shade