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Ison Tuomivaaran kierros maastopyörille 19 km, Ukkohalla
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Route to the summit of Iso TuomivaaraPhoto: Taru Kemppainen, CC BY-ND, Outdoors Kainuu
The Ison Tuomivaara route is a loop starting from the center of Ukkohalla. The highlight of the route is the ascent of Kainuu's highest hill, Ison Tuomivaara. The best time to experience the route is from early June to the end of September. The route mostly follows gravel and forest roads but deviates onto pleasant forest paths in a few places. Along the route, you will see pine-dominated forests and open clearcut areas.
The route is not technically challenging and is suitable also for those who have just started mountain biking. The forest sections of the route are relatively easy, with some parts being somewhat rockier. The route has significant elevation differences and thus long uphill sections that raise your heart rate pleasantly. Conversely, on downhill sections, you can enjoy good speed and recover from the climbs.
Author’s recommendation
- Bring a camera and capture the views from the summit of Ison Tuomivaara.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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- After rain, there are muddy and slippery spots on the route where you should be careful.
- Watch out for other cyclists and hikers.
- Bring drinks and snacks as there are no services along the route.
- It is also advisable to bring a first aid kit.
- If you encounter an emergency on your trip, such as getting lost, injured, or spotting a forest fire, call 112 and make an emergency call.
- The route partly follows gravel and forest roads, so watch out for motorists.
Tips and suggestions
https://ukkohalla.fi/maastopyoraily/Roadbook
The starting point of the Ison Tuomivaara route is next to the Ukkohalla parking area by the shore of Syväjärvi at the information board of the area's hiking routes.
At the beginning of the route, you travel west along the shore of Syväjärvi. At the lake's western end, turn right onto Syväjärvi roads and continue along Syväjärventie until the intersection with Hallanmaa gravel road. From here, start cycling right along Hallanmaantie. About 300 meters later, turn left according to the signs and immediately right onto the continuous forest road. The gravel road starts to gently ascend towards the peak of Ison Tuomivaara and about 3 kilometers later, the route reaches the summit of the hill. From the summit, the route continues as a forest path for just under 2 kilometers, after which it reaches a gravel road. The route continues along the gravel road for 1 kilometer, then turns right onto a larger dirt road. The route descends downhill for 1 kilometer until turning right onto a gravel road. The route runs for 3 kilometers to the end of the gravel road, from where it continues as a forest path for about 1 kilometer and then reaches a gravel road again, after which the route returns to Hallanmaantie. From there, turn right and cycle along Hallanmaantie to the Ukkohalla travel center intersection, from which turn left and return back to the center of Ukkohalla.
The route is marked on the ground with mountain biking signs featuring a mountain biker icon on a brown background.
Lean-to Syväjärvi, Ukkohalla Finland
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Public transport
- You can reach Ukkohalla by bus from Kajaani. Note the stop at Lauttakylä bus stop, from which it is still about 2 km to Ukkohalla.
- Please note that public transport is not the optimal option to reach this route.
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Directions
- From the south and Kuusamo direction, take 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 3 km straight, then turn left onto Hallanmaantie and continue straight for 1.5 km until arriving at the center of Ukkohalla.
- From the direction of Rovaniemi and Oulu, via Puolanka, take regional road 78, turn left 6.5 km after Puolanka onto Hyrynsalmentie 891 towards Hyrynsalmi. Drive straight for 31 km and turn right at the village of Väisälä onto Hallanmaantie. Drive 3 km straight, then turn left onto Hallanmaantie and continue straight for 1.5 km until arriving at the center of Ukkohalla.
- When using Google Maps, it is recommended to set Rasinkylä as a waypoint to guide you on the correct route.
Parking
Free parking Ukkohallantie 18.
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Equipment
- Clothing suitable for the weather.
- A bicycle helmet and appropriate protective gear.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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