MTB in Parikkala: Uukuniemi-Mikkolanniemi


  • 71.9 km

    Distance

  • 0 m

    Elevation Gain

  • 15 m

    Elevation Loss

  • 146 m

    Max height

  • 80 m

    Min height

  • Road

  • Equip

  • Skill

  • Effort

Trail Description


Day ride trying to maximize off-tarmac time - if possible on trails. Well, there are a couple of kilometers of tarmac riding in this loop (unavoidable really unless you want to bush whack), but the rest is primarily small gravel roads with fairly good measure of trails thrown in here and there. The small loop in the southernmost tip of the track is a marked hiking trail called "Mikkiksen tarinapolku". This part contains the most consistent trail riding (although it is too punctured by gravel roads). So nothing super scenic or special in terms of riding or nature, but still a nice loop in the quiet part of the country. In a way great as there is nothing to overwhelm, but many small things to take note off - especially on a sunny day like when I rode it. And as a bonus you may get to see some bisons - really! :)
The track starts in North at Papinniemi Camping. In Niukkala there is a small grocery store (just off this track). Lean-to shelters with campfire sites can be found close to Niukkala, Mikkolanniemi area and Koivusuo. This particular track contains some sections that require a proper mountain bike, but most of it would likely be the best on cyclocrosser (the more technical sections of this trail can be easily detoured).There is a recreational map covering the Parikkala municipality.

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