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Kivilampi XC mountain biking trail in Ruka, Kuusamo

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  • Trail has a view to Kivilampi pond in Ruka, Kuusamo
    Trail has a view to Kivilampi pond in Ruka, Kuusamo
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Easy mountain biking trail with forest and ponds along the way. Kivilampi lean-to shelter and picnic area with a view to Kivilampi pond are along this trail.
easy
Distance 5.1 km
0:30 h
61 m
61 m
366 m
306 m

This mountain biking trail will make a loop beside the waterfront of Kivilampi pond and follow the same track to the starting point.

Short and easy trail without steep declines for families with children. In the beginning the route follows asphalt road but mostly this trail follows a gravel road.

Kivilampi lean-to shelter is located approximately half way of the loop and is marked with a signpost. Easily accessible lean-to shelter is a great choice for a halfway break and has dry toilet, a picnic table and firewood storage. 

 

Author’s recommendation

Live like a Finn - take a break at the lean-to shelter near Kivilampi, make fire and grill a sausage! 
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Veera Vihervaara
Update: November 25, 2020
Difficulty
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Highest point
366 m
Lowest point
306 m
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Track types

Asphalt 33.15%Dirt road 3.92%Forested/wild trail 0.59%Path 23.44%Bike pushing needed 23.66%Unknown 15.21%
Asphalt
1.7 km
Dirt road
0.2 km
Forested/wild trail
0 km
Path
1.2 km
Bike pushing needed
1.2 km
Unknown
0.8 km
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Rest stops

Boutique Hotel & Restaurant Ruka Peak, Kuusamo
Hotel-restaurant Rukatonttu
Restaurant Rukan Kuksa
Scandic Rukahovi Restaurants in Ruka Ski Resort, Kuusamo
Pizzeria Ruka in Ruka Ski Resort, Kuusamo
Pizzeria Kotipizza Ruka in Ruka Ski Resort, Kuusamo
Subway Ruka, Ruka Ski Resort in Kuusamo
Restaurant Villisika in Ruka Ski Resort, Kuusamo
Restaurant Piste in Ruka Ski Resort, Kuusamo
RUOK Burger Restaurant, Ruka Ski Resort, Kuusamo
Bar & Grill Colorado, Ruka Ski Resort, Kuusamo
Restaurant Zone, Ruka Ski Resort, Kuusamo

Safety information

  • Please note: In the wintertime this trail is used as a ski track – mountain biking and walking on the trail is forbidden during the winter.

Tips and hints

  • Bike rental, guided biking trips and information about mountain biking routes in ruka.fi

  • Trail is also accessible on foot

Start

Juhannuskallio parking lot in the crossroads of Rukatunturintie and Rukajärventie (366 m)
Coordinates:
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66.155968, 29.151103
DMS
66°09'21.5"N 29°09'04.0"E
UTM
35W 597019 7338960
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Destination

Juhannuskallio parking lot in the crossroads of Rukatunturintie and Rukajärventie

Turn-by-turn directions

Juhannuskallio parking lot - follow Pyhävaara/Kivilampi signs until you reach the crossroads near Rytilampi pond - turn right towards Rytilampi and Kivilampi ponds. At the crossroads (Y-section) ride counter-clockwise to make to loop pass Kivilampi. Follow the same route back. 

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Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Information on arriving to Ruka Ski Resort

Closest airport: Kuusamo (31 km). A regular bus connection between the airport and Kuusamo, Ruka and Salla is operated by Pohjolan Matka according to the flight schedules. 

Information about the public transport to and from Kuusamo airport can be found from Finavia web pages.

Getting there

From the starting point at Juhannuskallio (Pirunkirkko) parking lot, follow the road called "Plantingintie". When that turns left, go straight and follow road Rukanriutta until you see track that goes under that road. Take that track and follow "Kivilampi" signs.

The distance from Ruka Ski Resort pedestrian village (Ruka Village) to Juhannuskallio parking area is  1,6 km.

See options on how to get to Ruka from ruka.fi.

Parking

Nearest bigger parking lot  can be found from Juhannuskallio, see location in Google Maps (66°09'22.2"N 29°09'05.4"E). 

Smaller parking lot closer to the lean-to shelter is located in Kivilammenkuja.

Coordinates

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66.155968, 29.151103
DMS
66°09'21.5"N 29°09'04.0"E
UTM
35W 597019 7338960
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Author’s map recommendations

Ruka Bike Park Map
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Equipment

Mountain bike and helmet
The Most Beautiful mountain biking trails in Ruka-Kuusamo
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Difficulty
easy
Distance
5.1 km
Duration
0:30 h
Ascent
61 m
Descent
61 m
Highest point
366 m
Lowest point
306 m
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