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Winter fatbike trail 8 km, Paljakka Finland
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Fatbikes, PaljakkaPhoto: CC BY-ND, Paljakka Ski Resort
Paljakka winter fatbike trail is a 6 km long trail that allows you to enjoy the nature on a fatbike or with snowshoes. Dogs on the leash are also allowed in the track. This circular route starts at the heart of Paljakka ski resort and provides easy access to the pure nature of Paljakka area. Due to height differences, the route also offers challenging parts while experiencing the breathtaking nature of the area. Depending on the condition of the trails and the snow, there may be challenging places for inexperienced cyclists. If you wish, you can also shorten the tour using roads in the area. At the north shore of lake Rakennusjärvi you can take a break at a grilling hut and enjoy the view across the lake. Eat some snacks at the campfire as well!
The trail is marked in the terrain with the mountain biking path symbol: a white bicycle on a brown background. The driving direction is anticlockwise. You can make the tour also in summer.
Author’s recommendation
The bike rental is the ideal starting point of this track.
Depending on your experience and track coniditions it is possible to shorten the tour.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
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- The trail is crossing some roads and parts of the track are jointly used by cross country skiers and snowshoers. Please pay attention.
- Depending on the condition of the tracks and the overall weather conditions the biking track might be more demanding. Ask at the bike rental about the condition of the route.
Tips and suggestions
- Close to the bike rental you will find bathrooms, the hotel Paljakka, the ski resort, and the restaurant Safaripub.
- In Paljakka, you also find snowshoeing trails, cross country skiing tracks and the downhill ski resort.
- More information about the Paljakka area can be found here
Roadbook
The trail starts directly at the bike rental that is close by the hotel Paljakka, the ski resort and the restaurant Safaripub.
After crossing the parking lot and driving shortly on the road, you follow the signs by turning to the right and leaving the road. Drive through the underpass on the left and you easily reach lake Rakennusjärvi. Enjoy the challenging drive through the Finnish winter wonderland counterclockwise around the lake. Stay close to the lake and follow the marked trail until you reach the grilling hut at the north shore of the lake. Take a break to enjoy the view and to eat some snacks at the fireplace. Afterwards continue to drive around the lake until you cross a little wooden bridge.
At this point it is possible to shorten the tour by finishing your tour around the lake and follow the same way back to the bike rental.
If you decide to continue your ride, you turn right after crossing the bridge. Stay on the track until you reach a road. Shortly follow this road to the right until you find your fat biking trail on the left side again. You drive on that trail through the Finnish nature and keep left after shortly sharing the track with XC skiers. At the next crossways you turn left and follow the trails straight ahead until you reach the next road. After crossing not only this road, but also the next one, turn left and drive down a steep hill. Afterwards, you reach a small river. To extend your trail, you turn right and keep left afterwards. On your track you cross two bridges and drive next to the river and the downhill slopes on your right hand side. Follow this track until you reach your starting point at the bike rental.
Paljakka Caravan Area
Paljakka Ski Resort Parking Area
Rakennusjärven kota - grilling hut
Kotipaljakka Accommodations
Paljakka Skivillas
Paljakan Loma-asunnot Holiday Apartments
Public transport
There is no regular public transport to the resort.Get Timetable to destination
Directions
From Kajaani: From Kajaani (national road No. 5) for about 40 km. At Ristijärvi turn in the direction of Puolanka (road No. 888), and drive about 23 km. Turn right at the junction where is a shop (Hoikanvaarantie) and drive about 3 km. Then turn right to Paljakka ski center.
From Paltamo: Drive towards Puolanka direction about 25 km. Turn to the right towards the Ristijärvi (road No. 888), and drive about 10 km. Turn right at the junction where is a shop (Hoikanvaarantie) and drive about 3 km. Then turn right to Paljakka ski center.
From Oulu: From Oulu to Utajärvi, then towards Puolanka. Drive past Paltamo-Puolanka, to Kajaani direction about 26 km and then turn left (road No. 888), and drive 10 km. Turn right at the junction where is a shop (Hoikanvaarantie) and drive about 3 km. Then turn left to Paljakka ski center.
Find more information here .
Parking
Close to the starting point you will find a parking area that is free of charge.Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
Equipment
- No special equipment or clothing is required. Helmets and bikes can be rented from the bike rental.
- We recommend winter clothing depending on the temperature and weather suitable for the activity.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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