During the summer, enjoy mountain biking on most of the Pyhä-Luosto National park’s marked trails. Additional biking trails can be found in Pyhä from Soutaja, Vuostimo, and from Luosto, Orresokka.
There are over 170 km of bike trails within the National park and in it's vicinity and 40 km is specially designed for mountain biking.
If you like to give feedback of biking trails, please, send a message info(at)pyha-luosto.fi
Pyhä-Luosto mountain bike trails - see the map
Maps are also available free from area service points.
Plan your route carefully, especially when going on an overnight biking trip. Consider these when planning the route:
More info from National Parks of Finland
Explore the Luosto - Pyhä cycling route, which runs mostly through the Pyhä-Luosto National Park, with Velogi. The route description was produced in collaboration between Velogi and Pyhähippu Oy in the summer of 2023.
The Peurakero trail, which was gravelled in the summer of 2023, was tested by Alanko Ulkoilee in collaboration with Pyhähippu Oy. Watch the video from the Peurakero cycling trail in the summer of 2024 and plan your trip:
Round trip to Pyhäjärvi lake: 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.
Luosto-Pyhä: 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.
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.
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.
