Pyhän jyssäys mountain biking trail

Mountain biking trails

Finland

Northern Finland

Kuusamo

Pyhän jyssäys mountain biking trail

Moderate

4.4

(5)

riders

Pyhän jyssäys mountain biking trail

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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…

by Ruka-Kuusamo

Last updated: May 6, 2025

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 123 m for 146 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

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

Highlight • Mountain Hut

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

Highlight • Trail

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

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.41 km

247 m

245 m

Surfaces

3.14 km

2.33 km

216 m

208 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

6°C

3°C

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

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