CyclingLength29.3 km
Duration(3-5 hours)
Degree of difficultyHard
The trail runs through ravines and forested terrain. There aren't many elevation changes along the trail, but it ascends once to the slope of Vahtamapää, where you can admire the fell landscapes. The terrain between Taajoslaavu and Vellinsärpimä (about 8 km) is wet and not suitable for gravel bikes. From the new day-use hut at Rumakuru, you can admire the ravine scenery and visit the nearby clear-water pond. Along the trail, there are day-use-huts and lean-to shelters, near which there are campfire site, toilet, and woodshelter. The trail is marked with orange mountain biker symbol and number 4 and it is accessible during snow-free season.
Length
29.3 km
Unpaved
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Duration
3-5 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
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Contact information
Starting pointLutontie 12, 99830 Saariselkä
The trail starts at Saariselkä starting point. The initial part of the trail runs on Aurorapolku just follow the signposts for Iisakkipää and Rumakuru. Ristikuru has a challenging rocky and stony section.
Trail continues via Vahtamapää to Hirvaskuru junction. The section from Hirvaskuru junction to Rumakuru is an easy and quick gravel path going mostly downhill. The distance from Saariselkä to Rumakuru is about 6.2 km.
From the old Rumakuru day-use hut, the trail continues for another 1.4 km after which it turns left towards Taajoslaavu.
The terrain section to Taajoslaavu is demanding and the trail becomes more difficult towards the end. From Taajoslaavu, the trail continues northwards, climbing gently as you approach Vellinsärpimä. The terrain section is extremely challenging in places. The distance from Taajoslaavu to Vellinsärpimä is 8 km.
At Vellinsärpimä, the trail turns right to the north, towards River Luttojoki. The final 8 km section back to starting point at Saariselkä along River Luttojoki is an easy gravel route.
End pointLutontie 12, 99830 Saariselkä