Route

Back
Plan a route here Plan similar route
Mountain Biking recommended route

Around Ukko-Luosto

Mountain Biking · Pyhä-Luosto National Park
Logo Pyhä-Luosto
Responsible for this content
 Pyhä-Luosto Verified partner 
  • Fell wall of Ukko-Luosto along the route.
    Fell wall of Ukko-Luosto along the route.
    Photo: Anna Pakkanen, Metsähallitus
Velogi Media
on  September 08, 2023

Velogi uploaded an image.

All photos

Selected alternatives for you
    A pleasantly rolling route goes around the fell, through Luosto's ancient forests, and climbs to Lampivaara, giving good momentum for the return journey. 
    easy
    Distance 17.2 km
    2:00 h
    207 m
    205 m
    362 m
    268 m
    The Ukko-Luosto circular route leads the mountain biker through a 400-year-old forest, along the rugged fell slopes, and also offers a relaxing café break. The route is varied, gently rolling through old pine forests, and although climbing to Lampivaara might make you sweat, it rewards you with a nice and long downhill towards Luosto. Approximately halfway, there is a magnificent wilderness resting place, Ukko-Laavu, which also has a kota (hut). From this resting place, there is a great view from the forest to the steep and treeless slope of Ukko-Luosto; a great picture can be taken of a bike leaning against a tree. At Lampivaara, you can stop for coffee and doughnuts or visit the Amethyst Mine. The route is highest at Lampivaara, from where you can see beautiful distant views through the trees. 
    Profile picture of Anna Pakkanen
    Author
    Anna Pakkanen
    Logo Pyhä-Luosto
    Responsible for this content
    Pyhä-Luosto  Verified partner 
    Difficulty
    S0 easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    362 m
    Lowest point
    268 m
    Best time of year
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug
    Sep
    Oct
    Nov
    Dec

    Track types

    Show elevation profile

    Safety information

    The route is mostly easy, but some visible stones can be slippery when wet. Gravel-covered paths can be fast and surprisingly slippery, so ride carefully. The route is popular, especially between Lampivaara and Luosto, where hikers also walk – cyclists are obliged to slow down when meeting others on the route.  

    Tips and suggestions

    Mountain biking in Pyhä-Luosto National Park is restricted: cycling prohibition areas are marked on maps and in the terrain. Mountain biking trails are separately marked. Also, cycling is allowed on most summer hiking trails, although they are not specially maintained for mountain biking. 

    Public transport

    Get Timetable to destination

    to
    Around Ukko-Luosto

    Directions

    The route's starting point, Luostonportti, can be reached by driving from the village of Luosto, 500 meters up Luostontie from in front of Lapland Hotel Luostotunturi towards the slopes. Before the slopes, the road passes under an arch bridge, after which the Luostonportti starting point is found immediately on the left. There is a parking lot at the starting point.  

    The Luostonloma parking lot is located in the hollow between Ukko-Luosto and Keski-Luosto, just over 4 km from Luosto along the Pyhä-Luostontie towards Torvinen and Sodankylä. The parking lot is right next to the main road; there is no official parking area on the gravel road leading from the parking lot to Torvisen Maja. 

    Read more about arriving at Pyhä-Luosto here. 

    Parking

    There is a large parking lot a the starting point Luostonportti.

    Coordinates

    DD
    67.154500, 26.910812
    DMS
    67°09'16.2"N 26°54'38.9"E
    UTM
    35W 496135 7448606
    w3w 
    ///clincher.suppers.genetically
    Show on Map
    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Book recommendation by the author

    Map of the mountain biking trails in Pyhä-Luosto National Park.

    Author’s map recommendations

    Pyhä-Luosto mountain biking map

    All publications

    Equipment

    At least a front-sprung mountain bike or fatbike. Proper cycling clothing according to the weather, map, charged phone, helmet, first aid kit, tire repair kit, and other tools. For making fire, matches must be carried, and personal toilet paper for using the toilet. More information about mountain biking. 

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated using Finnish as the source language
    The most beautiful mountain biking trails in Pyhä-Luosto National Park
    Finland › Lappi › Pelkosenniemi

    Questions and answers

    Ask the first question

    Would you like to ask the author a question?

    Ratings and reviews

    Add the first review

    Help others by being the first to add a review

    Photos from others

    Difficulty
    S0 easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    17.2 km
    Duration
    2:00 h
    Ascent
    207 m
    Descent
    205 m
    Highest point
    362 m
    Lowest point
    268 m
    Round trip Scenic

    Weather at the starting point

    10-day forecast

    Statistics

    • My Map
    • Content
    • Show images Hide images
    Features
    Maps and trails
    6 Waypoints
    Nothing selected - click and drag in the elevation profile to zoom
    Distance
    Duration
    Ascent
    Descent
    Elevation profile

    News

    {{ decode(item.parent.name) }}

    {{ decode(item.title) }}

    {{ item.lead }}

    {{ item.excerpt }}

    :

    {{ item.meta.price }} €
    See all news See all events