CyclingLength5.8 km
Duration(1 h)
Degree of difficultyMedium
On the Pyhän Jyssäys trail, you’ll ascend to the summit of Pikku Pyhävaara, where you’ll find stunning views and a hut for a snack break. This trail can be explored on foot or by mountain bike and is ideal for a family day trip. The trail is accessible in both summer and winter. The vegetation on the mountain summits is delicate and cannot withstand traffic, so please stay on the marked trails.
Length
5.8 km
Unpaved
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Duration
1 h
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 pointPetäjäkuja 1, 93830 Rukatunturi
The trail is marked by posts with green reflector tape and red reflector plates.
The trail begins with an uphill section from the intersection of Platingintie and Petäjäkuja.
After the uphill, you arrive at a small hill with a view towards Pyhävaara. From the hill, the trail first descends and then starts to gently ascend towards the top.
From the starting point, it is 2.8 km to the top of Pikku Pyhävaara. Just before the top, it's worth turning around to take in the view towards Rukajärvi that opens up behind you.
At the top of Pikku Pyhävaara, you'll find a day-use hut, a campfire site, a firewood shelter, and a dry toilet. Between the campfire site and the firewood shelter, a short path leads to a viewing platform. The sign on the platform indicates the hills and lakes visible in the landscape.
From the rest area, the trail continues down from the top.
After 1.9 km, the trail reaches a wide, gravel path (a ski track in winter), where you turn right.
Walk 570 meters along the wide path and then turn left. In winter, ski tracks and snowmobile routes intersect here.
After the uphill turn right when you arrive at Petäjäkuja. Follow the road left for 30 meters, then turn right and walk 150 meters to the parking area.
End pointPetäjäkuja 1, 93830 Rukatunturi