Pieni Tuomivaara winter mountain biking route 9 km, Ukkohalla
The new Ukkohalla winter mountain biking route takes the traveler to the summit of Pieni Tuomivaara into the pristine spruce forests of the Vorloki Natura area.
The Ukkohalla area is known for its fell landscapes and this mountain biking route offers them both physically and visually. It is advisable to take the beginning of the route slowly as it climbs gently along a quiet road about 3 kilometers to the summit of Pieni Tuomivaara. The elevation gain is over 140 meters, but the views from the summit are rewarding. After the summit, the route plunges into the pristine spruce forests of the Vorloki Natura area, where you can feel time stand still. In winter, the scenery is covered with magnificent snow and ice. The route ends by returning to the road. On the summit of the fell, there is a kota where you can enjoy your snacks, and at the starting point, there is a kota as well as café and restaurant services. The section starting from the fell is also available for snowshoers.
Author’s recommendation
Do not rush during the initial long climb to the summit of Pieni Tuomivaara so that you have enough energy for the rest of the route.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Safety information
- Watch out for other cyclists and hikers.
- There may also be snowshoers on the section running along the summit of the fell.
Roadbook
The route starting from the Ukkohalla parking area initially heads back toward the tourist center exit direction and after a kilometer ride turns right onto Pienenmäentie. Pienenmäentie gently climbs toward the summit of Pieni Tuomivaara and after about 1.5 kilometers, it turns right at an intersection. After the intersection, the climb steepens and continues steadily for over a kilometer to the summit. The best place to enjoy the views at the summit is near the upper station of the lifts. From the summit, the route continues along a trail previously groomed by snowmobiles past the parking area and right toward the forest. In the forest, the route follows the old cross-country ski trail base, alternating small uphills and downhills. After about two kilometers, at a long right turn, stay on the route and do not turn left. After a little over a kilometer, there is a new intersection where you continue straight. After a kilometer, you return to the top of the ski slope, from where the return to the starting point follows the same route.
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Public transport
No public transportation.
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Directions
- From the south and Kuusamo, travel along highway 5 to Hyrynsalmi, then turn onto Puolangantie 891. Continue for 14.3 km and turn left at the village of Väisälä onto Hallanmaantie. Drive straight for 3 km, then turn left onto Hallanmaantie and continue straight for 1.5 km until reaching the Ukkohalla center.
- From Rovaniemi and Oulu via Puolanka, take road 78 and turn left 6.5 km after Puolanka onto Hyrynsalmentie 891 toward Hyrynsalmi. Drive straight for 31 km and turn right at the village of Väisälä onto Hallanmaantie. Drive straight for 3 km, then turn left onto Hallanmaantie and continue straight for 1.5 km until reaching the Ukkohalla center.
Parking
- Free parking at Ukkohallantie 18.
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Equipment
You can conveniently rent mountain bikes, fatbikes, and equipment at the rental service located at the route's starting point.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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