Enjoy biking in Southern Finland, where the scenery is wonderful and the biking trails are fascinating. Check out these five biking grounds and rent a bike from us.
1. Teijo National Park
Teijo National Park, located on the Southwestern Finnish coast some 100 kilometres from Helsinki, is a dream destination for cyclists. The surroundings in the national park are beautiful. There are bike trails, country roads and pathways, which are very suitable for biking. Some uphills and downhills call for mountain biking skills. The nearby villages – Mathildedal, Teijo Village and Kirjakkala, are great bike ride destinations.
Rent a Fatbike in Teijo and enjoy the many biking possibilities. Alternatively, you may also book a guided scheduled bike tour. The guides will take care of your comfort and lead you to all the best trails. You'll meet other people and will expericence a full biking adventure.
2. Vuosaari
Vuosaari is an urban district and a suburb in Eastern Helsinki – and also a wonderful nature destination. Only a 15-minutes metro ride away from Helsinki city centre, this large suburb has it all: forests, trails, nature reservoirs, sandy beaches and coastlines. The Eastern Helsinki Archipelago (Vuosaari itself is also an island) provides the perfect setting for your bike excursion.
Rent a Fatbike in Vuosaari and embark on a bike trip. There are many biking trails criss-crossing the district, and for the skilled mountain bikers the Vuosaarenhuippu hill offers somwhat of a challenge. By the way, did you know, that with a Fatbike it is possible to ride the bike also during the winter season, as the broad tires offer enough friction also on snow.
3. Nuuksio National Park
Nuuksio National Park is a true wilderness just outside the Helsinki metropolitan area, some 35 kilometres from downtown Helsinki. The 55-square-kilometre forest is full of biking trails, steep uphills, long downhills, beautiful nature and and a real feel of the wild. Rent a bike in Nuuksio or make a bike trip to Nuuksio from Helsinki – the 55-kilometre long biking trail, named "Reitti 2000" leads from Helsinki centre to Nuuksio.
There are also electric bikes available for rent in Nuuksio. Embark on a great outdoor adventure just a hop away from Finland's capital.
4. Fiskars Village
Fiskars Village is a vivid settlement 80 kilometres west from Helsinki. It is one of the favorite spots for mountain bikers, as the 60-kilometre Fiskars Trail Centre offers biking trails for all skill levels. There's also the Fiskars Village Bike Expo, an annual mountainbiking event. The climate in Fiskars is as mellow as it gets in Finland and the sceneries in this river valley area are spectacular.
The biking trails in Fiskars are in use all year around. Here you will meet all sorts of cyclists, from beginners to professional athletes. Rent a bike at Fiskars Village Trail Center. After the bike excursion you may enjoy the cultural sights in the old iron foundry village and eat a delicious meal in one of the high-quality restaurants in the area.
5. Isojärvi National Park
Isojärvi National Park is a real wilderness, located about 150 kilometres north from Helsinki. The national park is defined by its large uphills, steep ravines and rugged rocks. The view from Vahtervuori hill, the highest point in the national park with an elevation of 218 metres, is breath-taking. In the center of the national park lies lake Isojärvi, a longish-shaped lake with a lenght of over 20 kilometres.
Needless to say, Isojärvi National Park is a mountain bikers paradise. Biking is only allowed on marked trails and roads, but the opportunities are still plentiful. From cozy pathways to steep and rocky uphills and downhills, the biking trails in Isojärvi have it all.
There are Fatbikes for rent at Isojärvi. The national park is definitely worth a visit, and you will get the most out of your nature excursion when riding your bike!
