This is the signed mountain-bike corridor through Seitsemäinen National Park on the Ikaalinen–Ylöjärvi boundary in Pirkanmaa. On our map it runs about 17.9 km as one continuous line through lake, mire, and old-growth pockets that the park is known for. For route markings, closures, and national-park rules, start from t...
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Description
This is the signed mountain-bike corridor through Seitsemäinen National Park on the Ikaalinen–Ylöjärvi boundary in Pirkanmaa. On our map it runs about 17.9 km as one continuous line through lake, mire, and old-growth pockets that the park is known for. For route markings, closures, and national-park rules, start from the Seitsemäinen bike route page on Luontoon.fi and the wider Seitsemäinen National Park hub on the same site.
Regional coverage summarising Metsähallitus interviews notes that cyclists were given a dedicated signed line of roughly 16 km that uses park roads in places and shares tread with the riding route and the Uittajanpolku hiking ring in sections, so you should expect walkers and equestrian users as well as other riders. You may cycle on all roads that cross the park area.
Along the line, the Kirkas-Soljanen and Saari-Soljanen service cluster—roughly 3 km from the trace on our page—layers a tent camping zone, reservable cooking shelter, campfire sites, and several small car parks within a short distance of the water, which makes it a natural first break if you began from the north-eastern part of the loop. Multiharju parking sits farther along the southern arc. Around 11–12 km you reach the Honkaniemi and Pitkäjärvi shore band, where a rental cabin, sauna, jetty, well, and parking sit close together for a longer stop or swim on calm days. Nearing the north-western segment, Liesijärvi adds a lean-to, more campfire spots, and tent pitches; this end also lines up with the Pirkan Taival long-distance hiking corridor if you want to plan linked trips.
Independent trip writing on Kirkas-Soljanen reminds readers that mountain biking remains restricted to authorised corridors in the park and that staying on the marked bike line is what keeps riding compatible with conservation rules. The same notes highlight how Pirkan Taival’s wider corridor offers additional forest riding in the region when you want to expand beyond the national-park circuit.
Length & route
The trail is about 17.9 km as one continuous line on our map. It is not stored as a geometric loop. Press descriptions of the new cyclist corridor quote roughly 16 km and mention park road sections; use the 17.9 km figure here for GPX-based planning. Community GPS summaries in the area often land in the mid–high teens of kilometres with modest elevation gain for lakeland forest riding.
Getting there
Metsähallitus points visitors to Luontoon.fi for driving directions, public transport options, and parking related to Seitsemäinen National Park entries. Regional reporting highlights car parks along the cyclist line at Pitkäjärvi and at the Soljanen lakes (Soljasilla). On our map the trace passes parking at Kirkas-Soljasen and Saari-Soljasen lay-bys, Multiharju, several Pitkäjärvi shore lots, and the Pitkäjärventie pull-off—pick the access that matches your shuttle plan. Ikaalinen is the catalogue city; Ylöjärvi lies on the opposite side of many park approaches.
Good to know
Because much of the park remains off-limits to random off-route cycling, confirm you are on the signed bike corridor before leaving surfaced roads. Lean-to and reservable structures follow national-park booking and firewood rules stated on Luontoon.fi service points. Carry lights if you might finish near dusk; there is no artificial trail lighting.
Where to rent bikes
Ikaalinen Spa & Resort lists Jopo town bikes and electric fatbikes—including two-hour, three-hour and daily rates plus group pre-orders via their sales desk—on its bike hire page. For gear at the national park itself, Metsähallitus summarises equipment rental at Seitsemäinen and how services tie to Seitsemisen luontokeskus on the dedicated Luontoon.fi service page.
Guided tours & Experiences
The Seitsemisen luontokeskus visitor hub on Luontoon.fi is the place to confirm current café and accommodation partners and how programme services and guided experiences are offered at the park. SEITA Elämyspalvelut, listed by Visit Pirkanmaa at Seitsemisentie 110 in Ylöjärvi, advertises guided hiking, snowshoeing, canoe and SUP outings plus meeting and catering services; the Visit Pirkanmaa company profile has the phone line and a practical summary of what they offer when you book an organised trip. The Visit Ikaalinen article on Seitsemäinen ties the park to Pirkan Taival and other local trekking and cycling ideas if you want a longer itinerary around this bike line.
Follow the signed cyclist corridor in either direction along our traced line; adjust if Luontoon.fi posts one-way or maintenance detours.
Route direction
Lake
Lake
Metsähallitus documents this as a designated cycling route on Luontoon.fi with national-park standard signing; treat junctions carefully where the line shares tread with Uittajanpolku or the riding route.
Route Signs
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Luontoon.fi – Seitsemäinen bike route (Seitsemisen polkupyöräreitti)+
Activities allowed
Hike / Walk
Activity
Bike
Activity
Terrain & conditions
17.9 km
Distance
Plan about 2–4 hours for the full line depending on fitness, bike choice, photo stops, and time at Kirkas-Soljanen or Pitkäjärvi.
Est. Time
Combines maintained park roads and shared forest tread with the authorised hiking and riding corridors; expect gravel and dirt with roots and stone in places, and smoother rolling on road sections.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Wide Track
Route Type
UutisOiva – Seitsemisten Uittajanpolku and the new cyclist loop (Metsähallitus interview)+
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Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Ylöjärvi, 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.
This is the signed mountain-bike corridor through Seitsemäinen National Park on the Ikaalinen–Ylöjärvi boundary in Pirkanmaa. On our map it runs about 17.9 km as one continuous line through lake, mire, and old-growth pockets that the park is known for. For route markings, closures, and national-park rules, start from t...
Luontoon.fi – Seitsemäinen bike route (Seitsemisen polkupyöräreitti)+
Description
This is the signed mountain-bike corridor through Seitsemäinen National Park on the Ikaalinen–Ylöjärvi boundary in Pirkanmaa. On our map it runs about 17.9 km as one continuous line through lake, mire, and old-growth pockets that the park is known for. For route markings, closures, and national-park rules, start from the Seitsemäinen bike route page on Luontoon.fi and the wider Seitsemäinen National Park hub on the same site.
Regional coverage summarising Metsähallitus interviews notes that cyclists were given a dedicated signed line of roughly 16 km that uses park roads in places and shares tread with the riding route and the Uittajanpolku hiking ring in sections, so you should expect walkers and equestrian users as well as other riders. You may cycle on all roads that cross the park area.
Along the line, the Kirkas-Soljanen and Saari-Soljanen service cluster—roughly 3 km from the trace on our page—layers a tent camping zone, reservable cooking shelter, campfire sites, and several small car parks within a short distance of the water, which makes it a natural first break if you began from the north-eastern part of the loop. Multiharju parking sits farther along the southern arc. Around 11–12 km you reach the Honkaniemi and Pitkäjärvi shore band, where a rental cabin, sauna, jetty, well, and parking sit close together for a longer stop or swim on calm days. Nearing the north-western segment, Liesijärvi adds a lean-to, more campfire spots, and tent pitches; this end also lines up with the Pirkan Taival long-distance hiking corridor if you want to plan linked trips.
Independent trip writing on Kirkas-Soljanen reminds readers that mountain biking remains restricted to authorised corridors in the park and that staying on the marked bike line is what keeps riding compatible with conservation rules. The same notes highlight how Pirkan Taival’s wider corridor offers additional forest riding in the region when you want to expand beyond the national-park circuit.
Length & route
The trail is about 17.9 km as one continuous line on our map. It is not stored as a geometric loop. Press descriptions of the new cyclist corridor quote roughly 16 km and mention park road sections; use the 17.9 km figure here for GPX-based planning. Community GPS summaries in the area often land in the mid–high teens of kilometres with modest elevation gain for lakeland forest riding.
Getting there
Metsähallitus points visitors to Luontoon.fi for driving directions, public transport options, and parking related to Seitsemäinen National Park entries. Regional reporting highlights car parks along the cyclist line at Pitkäjärvi and at the Soljanen lakes (Soljasilla). On our map the trace passes parking at Kirkas-Soljasen and Saari-Soljasen lay-bys, Multiharju, several Pitkäjärvi shore lots, and the Pitkäjärventie pull-off—pick the access that matches your shuttle plan. Ikaalinen is the catalogue city; Ylöjärvi lies on the opposite side of many park approaches.
Good to know
Because much of the park remains off-limits to random off-route cycling, confirm you are on the signed bike corridor before leaving surfaced roads. Lean-to and reservable structures follow national-park booking and firewood rules stated on Luontoon.fi service points. Carry lights if you might finish near dusk; there is no artificial trail lighting.
Where to rent bikes
Ikaalinen Spa & Resort lists Jopo town bikes and electric fatbikes—including two-hour, three-hour and daily rates plus group pre-orders via their sales desk—on its bike hire page. For gear at the national park itself, Metsähallitus summarises equipment rental at Seitsemäinen and how services tie to Seitsemisen luontokeskus on the dedicated Luontoon.fi service page.
Guided tours & Experiences
The Seitsemisen luontokeskus visitor hub on Luontoon.fi is the place to confirm current café and accommodation partners and how programme services and guided experiences are offered at the park. SEITA Elämyspalvelut, listed by Visit Pirkanmaa at Seitsemisentie 110 in Ylöjärvi, advertises guided hiking, snowshoeing, canoe and SUP outings plus meeting and catering services; the Visit Pirkanmaa company profile has the phone line and a practical summary of what they offer when you book an organised trip. The Visit Ikaalinen article on Seitsemäinen ties the park to Pirkan Taival and other local trekking and cycling ideas if you want a longer itinerary around this bike line.
Follow the signed cyclist corridor in either direction along our traced line; adjust if Luontoon.fi posts one-way or maintenance detours.
Route direction
Lake
Lake
Metsähallitus documents this as a designated cycling route on Luontoon.fi with national-park standard signing; treat junctions carefully where the line shares tread with Uittajanpolku or the riding route.
Route Signs
Dogs (On Leash)
Dogs
Luontoon.fi – Seitsemäinen bike route (Seitsemisen polkupyöräreitti)+
Plan about 2–4 hours for the full line depending on fitness, bike choice, photo stops, and time at Kirkas-Soljanen or Pitkäjärvi.
Est. Time
Combines maintained park roads and shared forest tread with the authorised hiking and riding corridors; expect gravel and dirt with roots and stone in places, and smoother rolling on road sections.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Wide Track
Route Type
UutisOiva – Seitsemisten Uittajanpolku and the new cyclist loop (Metsähallitus interview)+
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Answers to your questions
Our data was researched from Ylöjärvi, 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.