Zoo-Ula is a mountain-bike-oriented connection of about 17.8 km in Ähtäri, South Ostrobothnia. It is not a loop: it links the Ula outdoor and fitness area (including the Ula mast trailhead used by the Väliveden circuits) with the Ähtäri Zoo tourism cluster around Mesikämmen and Karhunkierros. For closures, grooming, an...
Ride either way between Ula and the zoo cluster; choose the direction that matches your parking plan and connections to Keskustan kuntorata – Ula or Mesikämmen services.
Route direction
Recreation Area
Recreation Area
Lake
Lake
River
River
Blue and blue-and-white markings on the wider Väliveden ulkoilureitti network; follow painted blazes and municipal signs at junctions with roads.
Route Signs
Open / Good Condition
Open / Good Condition
Hike / Walk
Activity
Bike
Activity
17.8 km
Distance
Roughly 1.5–2.5 hours one way by mountain bike without long stops; allow extra time for breaks at Ähtärinsalmen Laavu, Ohrakosken, and Nuutinkosken kota.
Est. Time
Mixed forest tracks and shared paths with gravel and short asphalt links; duckboard sections appear on the wider Väliveden network and can be slippery when wet.
Surface
Point-to-Point, Single Track, Wide Track
Route Type
Light Traffic
Traffic
Partial Shade
Shade
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Our data was researched from Ähtäri, 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.