CyclingLength11.1 km
Duration(0,5 - 1 hours)
Degree of difficultyMedium
Along the trail, there is the Aurora day-use hut and the Prospector’s day-use hut, with campfire sites, toilets, and wood sheds near the huts. The initial climb to the flanks of Iisakkipää and Vahtamapää via Aurorakuru is demanding in places but the scenery is worth the effort. The section from Hirvaskuru junction back to Saariselkä via Prospektori mine and Laanila is easy for gravel bikes. The trail is marked with orange mountain biker symbol and number 3 and it is accessible during snow-free season. Easy/moderately demanding.
Length
11.0 km
Unpaved
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Duration
0,5 - 1 hours
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
90%
Contact information
Starting pointLutontie 12, 99830 Saariselkä
The trail begins at Saariselkä starting point and descends on the gravel-surface Aurorapolku to Luttojoki bridge. The bridge marks the start of a steep climb to Ristikuru. There is an opportunity to make a detour to the Aurora hut (100 m).
The trail continues via Ristikuru to the flanks of Iisakkipää and Vahtamapää. The climb is demanding in places but the scenery is worth the effort. Here you can make a side trip to the top of Iisakkipää (two kilometres both ways).
After a rocky descent from Vahtamapää (just over one kilometre), you arrive at Hirvaskuru junction from where the trail turns right towards Laanila and back to Saariselkä. From Hirvaskuru junction to Saariselkä, the trail runs on a broad and easy ski track base.
From the Hirvaskuru junction, it is 2.5 km to the Prospector's day-use hut, and then you ride another 750 m before turning towards Saariselkä.
End pointLutontie 12, 99830 Saariselkä