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Mountain biking in Pyhä-Luosto

MOUNTAIN BIKING IN PYHÄ-LUOSTO

Pyhä-Luosto is a popular mountain biking destination in Finland that offers a wide range of summer trails for mountain bikers of all skill levels. Located in the heart of Lapland, Pyhä-Luosto offers breathtaking views of the surrounding natural scenery, including the Pyhä-Luosto National Park, which is home to some of the most beautiful and diverse landscapes in Finland.

During the summer, enjoy mountain biking on most of the Pyhä-Luosto National park’s marked trails. Additional biking trails can be found just outside the National Park: in Pyhä Soutaja, Vuostimo, and Luosto's Orresokka.

There are over 170 km of bike trails within the national park and in its vicinity, of which, 40 km is specially designed for mountain biking.

In Luosto is 15 km winter biking trails and in Pyhä is 40 km. Winter biking trails are marking blue poles / Blue snowshoeing symbols or blue winter biking symbols​​. Maintenance once of week. You can check accurate situation from Ski Trail Tracking system.​​ Trails are made from 1.12.- 30.4.2023.

If you like to give feedback of biking trails, please, send a message info(at)pyha-luosto.fi

Pyhä-Luosto mountain bike trails map

Outdoor Etiquette for biking

Plan your route carefully, especially when going on an overnight biking trip. Consider these when planning the route:

  • Choose a trail that is meant for mountain biking. It can be either a trail designated specifically for biking, or a shared-use trail. Be considerate to other trail users!
  • When biking in winter time, keep away from cross-country skiing tracks. 
  • If you ride a bike at dark, make sure your bike is lit. Although there is plenty of sunlight in summer, it can get dark in the forests after the sun goes down. Trails are hardly ever lit.
  • Take advantage of the maintained campfire and picnic sites for breaks on your biking trip. For overnight stays, use huts, lean-to shelters and designated camping sites.

 

More info from National Parks of Finland

Mountain bikes for rent

You can rent moutain bikes or fatbikes:

Lapland Safaris (Luosto)

In Pyhä

Keskusvaraamo Pyhähippu
Pyhä Igloos
PyhäInfo

MOUNTAIN BIKING TRAILS - OUTDOOR ACTIVE: 

Cycling is a handy way to get to know the area. Here is some tips of cycling routes exploring the area. Please note that the routes are not covered. Routes are going along cross country ski tracks, so there might be some soft spots. Also be aware of rocky spots.

 

Mountain bike trails

Luosto center- Ukkoluosto parking lot- Lampivaara trail 10km:

The starting point is the gateway to Pyhä-Luosto national park along the ski track until you get to Ukkoluosto parking lot. From Ukkoluosto the route continues again along ski track about 2,5 km. The last length goes quite a bit up hill, but the scenery from Lampivaara is worth the effort. The route gravelled, has hills but otherwise easy. Length one way 5 km.

  •  The starting point is the gateway to national park in Luosto. Go towards Lampivaara (see previous description). From Lampivaara take direction to Pyhälampi day trip hut. After that go along side Latvavaara and continue to Porontahtoma lean-to-shelter and Kapusta day trip hut arriving to Huttujärvi lake. From Huttujärvi lake follow the road and then cross-country ski (in summer mode) track to Kiimaselkä day trip hut and from there to Pyhä center. The route is demanding and some parts are rocky, some parts of the route are gravelled. In Lampivaara, Latvavaara and Rykimäkero there are many route options to choose from, ask the best routes for you from Visitor Center Naava. Length 35 km.
  • Circle route over Luostotunturi: starting point is the gateway to National Park, crossing the bridge and continuing along the ski track all the way to Lampivaara. From Lampivaara back to Luosto nice downhill along the ski trail. Route is in most part easy, some rocky parts and up hill. Length 18 km.

Round trip to Pyhä-Pyhäjärvi lake 16km:

You can start from Visitor center Naava's parking area. Follow the cross-country ski (in summer mode) track to Asteli. From Asteli to Pyhäjärvi village the route goes along side of the the road . Road number 9621. Just after passing the Pyhäjärvi village you turn right to a road that leads you to cross-country ski (in summer mode) track to Soutaja. Return to starting point. Easy route, length 16 km.

Guided mountain biking tours:

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Bliss Adventure

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Bliss Adventure & Rental

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Experience Pyhä

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Lapland Safaris Luosto

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Lucky Ranch

Animal farms
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Outdoor Artisans

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