Best Bike Trails in Finland

Did you know that Levi is a great travel destination all year round, with unbelievable bike trails in the summer? The trails criss-cross on the fell, so you can easily get to the top by buying a ticket for the lift. This way you can try out as many trails as you have the stamina for! There are different types of trails; the easiest are suitable for beginners and the hardest are challenging even to the most experienced enduro drivers. On the black trails, steep cliffs and technical turns are sure to keep your pulse up! If you like to take it a bit easier, you can go slower and enjoy the wonderful views on the fell. To top it off, hillside restaurants in Levi are open all year round, so you'll get any kind of meal you want from a little snack to full dinner.

Hossa National Park is located in the northern part of Suomussalmi. There you'll find many different kinds of biking trails, of which the Blue Achievement is the longest and most challenging. The trail is 30 miles long and starts from Hossa Visitor Centre as do all of the other trails. This trail requires a good level of fitness and good mountain biking skills. The beautiful trail includes some more technical sections and challenging bits going uphill and downhill. If the weather is rainy, it gets even more challenging with, for example, wet roots along the way. The trail is perfect for people who are looking for a longer trail with a varied terrain. You can also tailor the trail to your liking by choosing a different start or finish or leaving some sections out. The trail goes through the whole national park, and along the way there are several huts and firepits where you can take a break and fuel yourself.

Puumala is located in Eastern Savonia, and they have one the most beautiful biking trails in Finland. The award-winning trail goes through the Lietvesi archipelago, where you go from one island to the next by bridges and cable ferries. The 37-mile-long trail guarantees gorgeous views that you'll want to slow down for. Enjoy the surrounding views full of glistening lakes, flowery fields and green forests. While you take in the wonderful lake view, you might even see a ringed seal lying on a rock. You can start the ring-shaped trail from anywhere, but when you make plans, remember that the ferry between Hurissalo and Lintusalo only runs a few times a day in the summer. So that nobody is left behind, you should book the paid ferry online in advance, because the ferry can only fit a limited number of bikes and motorcycles.

The 155 mile long Archipelago Trail in Turku archipelago is perfect for a longer bike trip in the summer. The internationally unique archipelago offers beautiful views and there are plenty of services on the islands in the summer. On this varied trail you'll go from one island to the next by ferry, cable ferry or commuter ferry. On this trail you shouldn't hurry, but instead enjoy the relaxed archipelago atmosphere, nice sea breeze and the stunning nature all around. You should definitely veer off the trail as well and explore the beautiful outer archipelago, and stop by at cafés, shops, harbours and others destinations you come across. In the summer you can choose to stay over in atmospheric hotels or camping areas. If you'd like a shorter trail, you can head to the Small Archipelago Trail instead. It's part of a shorter trail but still covers 15 islands where people live all year round plus a few uninhabited islands.

You get a whole new view of Lapland's wilderness from the saddle of a mountain bike. One of the prettiest biking trails is the 12-mile-long Kukastunturin polkaisu. There you get to see the gorgeous wilderness views of the Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park. The trail starts from the hotel Äkäshotelli and begins on duck boards, goes into the deep old forest and then it's time to cycle uphill to Kukastunturi. The trail is not technically difficult, and the views to Ylläs fells from the top are bound to reward the cyclist. What would be a better place in the world to admire the midnight sun or autumn colours? You can rent a suitable bike and other accessories there if you don't have your own bike with you, and the 3-hour-long trail offers a chance to stop at an atmospheric wilderness café.

In the heart of Savonia, in Kuopio, you should hop on a bike and head to Lake Kallavesi to admire the views. On the north side of town there's also a suitable 17-mile-long bike trail that circles around the Puijo area following the lake shores. Navigating the trail takes about 3 hours and is thus great for a little day trip; it also doesn't require having technical skills or being in top shape. So this trail is perfect for the whole family, including the little ones. Along the trail there are several beaches that offer amazing swimming on a hot day – jump in to have a little break from cycling. Start the trail at the famous Kuopio Market Square, where you get a feel of the genuine Savonian atmosphere and you can try out the typical delicacies of the region. You can get your snacks for the trip here and stop for a picnic along the way. The northern bike trail offers plenty of resting spots, capes and places with a view, so you can enjoy your snacks while admiring the glistening lake and Kallavesi archipelago. There are also a lot of cafés and restaurants along the way.

In the Tampere region cyclists are well taken care of: they get an extensive bike trail network that reaches both the Näsijärvi area north of the city and the Pyhäjärvi area south of the city. Many of the trails are hundreds of miles long, so you can add a boat or train leg to your trip, since the local trains and Hopealinjat boats operating in these lakes take in bikes as well. In case you decide to do that, don't forget to book your ticket in advance! On the northern Näsijärvi Trail you can choose from 3 main trails that all offer different kinds of services and experiences. If you do the whole trail, they each take several days, but you can also tailor them to meet your needs in terms of physical fitness and schedule. On the Pyhäjärvi side there are also trails suitable for day trips; they are under 30 miles long and the shortest, Maisemareitti Trail, is even suitable for the whole family. Biking trails that go down to idyllic lake shore routes invite you to a relaxed day out on a bike. On top of the gorgeous lake views you also get to explore farm life and the cultural history of the area.

The Royal Route is a historic postal route that starts from Bergen, Norway, and continues all the way to Saint Petersburg, Russia. Finland's western part of this fascinating road starts in Turku and goes to Helsinki via Paimio, Salo, Tammisaari and Fiskars, to name a few. This ancient route was used by kings, bishops, bourgeoisie, military and artists alike, and it's a wonderful opportunity to admire Southern Finland's green scenery and archipelago from the saddle of a bike. On the way you can explore culturohistorically interesting destinations, like the Mustio Manor or the idyllic ironworks milieus of Fiskars and Billnäs. There's a lot to see and experience in these centuries-old ironworks villages, from an artisan community and shops to museums, exhibitions and varied restaurants. The 141-mile-long trail is suited for people who want a longer cycling adventure, but it doesn't require technical skills, so it's also suitable for beginners. Most of the trail goes quickly on paved cycling routes, and you can continue the trip for a bit longer by cycling from Helsinki all the way to Kouvola.