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Ellivuori–Otamus–Häijää cycling route

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38.5 km

Route

Description

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Description

Ellivuori–Otamus–Häijää cycling route is a point-to-point ride of about 38.5 km through Sastamala in Pirkanmaa, threading forested hills and lake country between the Ellivuori outdoor resort area, Otamus, and Häijää, mostly on gravel roads. For the national outdoor listing for this route, see the Ellivuori–Otamus–Häijää trail page on Luontoon.fi. Visit Sastamala publishes PDF maps with surfacing symbols, stop ideas, and connections into the wider Lake Routes network on Rautareitti, and Ellivuori Resort collects the same touring context with printable area maps from reception. Near the Ellivuori end you pass a tight cluster of resort sports facilities: Ellivuoren skeittipuisto, Kiipeilypuisto HighPark, Ellivuoren lähiliikuntapaikka, and Ellivuoren parkour-alue sit within a few hundred metres of each other off Ellivuorentie. Farther along, Otamus is a natural break: the Visit Sastamala Otamus page lists a summer café, lean-to, grill spots, swimming rocks, guest docks, and marked foot loops such as Tilankierros and Salmi Loop that overlap the wider trail network; paddlers also use the link toward Siuro and the Pyhäjärvi circuit of Järvien reitti. Mtbfin’s notes from the Otamus experience park mention an E6 long-distance trail marker by the café, a lean-to by the bridge, and enthusiastic local use of Salmi Loop and the Tilankierros hiking ring when you want to stretch your legs off the bike. Toward Häijää the line reaches a village service cluster with shops and eateries. Our map places school-linked sports venues such as Häijään koulun monitoimiareena, Häijään pallokenttä, Häijään koulun liikuntasali, and Koirahalli Kramie alongside the corridor—handy context if you are combining a family ride with local facilities. Day-long riders often pair this tour with Ellivuori-Ritajärvi-pyöräilyreitti, Kuuden sillan kierros, or Rautaveden kierros for a longer Pirkanmaa loop. The City of Sastamala’s street and transport pages link the walking-and-cycling promotion programme and membership in Finland’s cycling-municipality network. If you need a bike on arrival, Roll Outdoors keeps Rockmachine Avalanche e-fatbikes at Hotel Ellivuori reception with helmets included (about €60 for three hours or €80 per day at time of writing); book online or at the desk.

Length & route

The route is about 38.5 km and is not a loop. It runs point-to-point through Ellivuori, Otamus, and Häijää on mostly gravel roads; PDF sheets from Visit Sastamala and resort maps annotate surfacing types and suggested stops.

Getting there

The ride is easiest to stage from Ellivuori Resort parking and services on Ellivuorentie, where maps are handed out at reception. Otamus lies at Otamussillantie 71 for café, dock, and trailheads if you join the route mid-way. Häijää offers village services toward the northern part of the line. Confirm the latest detours with Visit Sastamala’s PDF before starting.

Good to know

Otamus hires kayaks, canoes, and SUP boards in season if you combine biking with paddling. For group meal orders and association-run facilities, use the Otamus pages published by the local residents’ association. Summer opening hours for cafés and shops vary—confirm directly before a stop.

Where to rent bikes

Roll Outdoors at Ellivuori Resort rents Rockmachine Avalanche e-fatbikes with helmets, handled at Hotel Ellivuori reception on Ellivuorentie 131; about €60 per three-hour slot or €80 per day at time of writing, bookable online or on site.

Managed by

Sastamala

Official Maintenance

Trail info

Point-to-point between Ellivuori, Otamus, and Häijää; you can ride either direction depending on where you park.

Route direction

Open / Good Condition

Activities allowed

Bike

Activity

Terrain & conditions

38.5 km

Distance

Roughly 2–4 hours of pedalling for the 38.5 km distance on mixed gravel, excluding long breaks at Otamus or Häijää.

Est. Time

Mostly forested gravel roads with occasional paved links near settlements; resort and village connectors may include asphalt.

Surface

Point-to-Point, Wide Track

Route Type

Light Traffic

Traffic

Location

61.40469°N, 23.04993°E

Approximate location

FinlandCountry

PirkanmaaRegion

SastamalaCity

Biking TrailsCategory

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Answers to your questions

Our data was researched from Sastamala, 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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