CyclingLength13.4 km
Duration(1,5 tuntia)
Degree of difficultyEasy
Enjoy a relaxing bike ride through the rugged fell terrain. An easy mountain biking trail leads to the Kesänkijärvi lean-to shelter and the forested slopes of Niilivaara Hill. The rocky slopes of Kesänkitunturi and Kellostapuli Fells rise almost straight out of the lake, providing a magnificent frame for the landscape. Remember take other users into consideration, give space and stop if necessary.
Length
13.4 km
Unpaved
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Duration
1,5 tuntia
Forest path
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Uphill section
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Degree of difficulty (1-5)
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Downhill section
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Suited for biking
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Contact information
Starting pointÄkäshotelli pysäköintialue
Starting point: Äkäshotelli, Äkäsentie 10, 95970 Äkäslompolo, parking subject to a fee. The nearest free-of-charge parking area is 300 metres away at Nililahentie road (dog park) in Äkäslompolo 67.603146, 24.179588. There is a Pallas-Yllästunturi information board at the Äkäsentie starting point. From the starting point, follow the white signposts for Kesänkijärven polkaisu Trail.
The wide trail from hotel Äkäshotelli runs through an open pine forest. You can already catch a glimpse of Kesänkijärvi Lake on the short downhill section, but remember to turn right on the hill to cross the small bridge. The gravel trail around the lake is great for biking. The distance travelled from Äkäshotel is 4.5 km.
The yard of Kesänkijärvi campfire hut has a lean-to shelter, wood storage and toilets. Hikers have a good chance of seeing a Siberian jay (Perisoreus infaustus) when eating a snack at Kesänkijärvi lean-to shelter. Wilderness café services are available by the lake during the high seasons.
The trail continues for 1.7 km along the shore of Kesänkijärvi Lake. This is the busiest section of the trail, so please take other users into consideration and walk your bike if necessary. Continue along the gravel roads for 0.8 km to the trail crossing at Kesänkijärventie.
Follow the white signposts again, and a gentle climb begins towards Nilivaara Hill. The rest of the trail is mostly downhill riding through the forest and along the shore of Äkäslompolo Lake before you arrive back at Äkäshotel. The distance travelled is 7.1 km.
End pointÄkäshotelli pysäköintialue