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Finland
Northern Finland
Kuusamo

Pyhän jyssäys mountain biking trail

Moderate

4.0

(3)

30

riders

Pyhän jyssäys mountain biking trail

00:37

5.90km

140m

Mountain biking

In the picturesque Valtavaara-Pyhävaara nature reserve, you go around a dark blue lake and reach a wonderful viewpoint. The route runs on easy, slightly hilly forest trails and is accessible all year round.

You start at the car park on the northern edge of Ruka. You climb the first short…

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Last updated: May 6, 2025

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 123 m for 146 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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491 m

Idyllic viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

At this point, not only a wonderful view awaits you, but also a large picnic table. Perfect for a quick break!

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3.02 km

Little Pyhävaara shelter

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Cute little wooden hut with a fireplace. Firewood is also available and just a few meters away you can enjoy the panorama of the beautiful landscape from a viewing point.

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4.22 km

Hirsilampi Trail

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Enjoy a ride through a dense forest right next to the beautiful Lake Hirsilampi – a lovely pleasure, especially on a warm summer day.

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5.90 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.36 km

272 m

256 m

Surfaces

3.12 km

2.31 km

231 m

216 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

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Comments

March 19, 2025,Pyhän jyssäys Trail – Winter-Biking in Ruka-Kuusamo
What. An. Adventure. When it comes to the Pyhän jyssäys Trail, we have two options in winter: We can either hike it with snowshoes or explore it on a fat bike. After yesterday's (unexpectedly, mind you) completely thrilled mountain biking in winter, I didn't have to think twice. The fat bike trail is also fully signposted here. However, I quickly …

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October 21, 2024

In the picturesque Valtavaara-Pyhävaara nature reserve, you go around a dark blue lake and reach a wonderful viewpoint. The route runs on easy, slightly hilly forest trails and is accessible all year round.



You start at the car park on the northern edge of Ruka. You climb the first short incline to reach

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