Cycling
Vierumäki offers excellent mountain biking opportunities for beginners and experienced enthusiasts alike. Most of the trails start from the Vierumäki area and run in different lengths amid the regions’ beautiful nature.
Vierumäki offers excellent mountain biking opportunities for beginners and experienced enthusiasts alike. Most of the trails start from the Vierumäki area and run in different lengths amid the regions’ beautiful nature. There are mountain biking trails of three, five, seven and ten kilometres in the vicinity of Vierumäki. In addition, the illuminated 12-kilometre-long Valo-Ilves runs from Vierumäki to the Heinola district of Jyränkö.
The trails are wide and have a relatively smooth surface. However, there are a few steep uphills along the trails, after which mountain bikers can enjoy the rewarding rush of high-speed descents.
When in terrain, cyclists are responsible for not harming nature. Let’s take pride in fulfilling this responsibility.
Gravel biking is a form of cycling that combines the best aspects of mountain biking and road cycling, and as such, it is quickly growing in popularity. As a gravel bike enables riding on jogging tracks, snowless skiing trails and forest roads, your imagination is the only limit to planning your cycling adventure!
There are no marked gravel cycling routes in the area, but we recommend taking a look at the map to discover the entertaining routes towards Heinola, Vuolenkoski and Nastola! The best way to start is to read the Päijät-Häme cycling guide (in Finnish).
Our favourite summertime resting places include Café Kailas in Heinola, Rantamesta in Vuolenkoski and Café Myllykahvila in Immilä.
In addition to our excellent mountain biking terrains, the extensive road network around the Sports Institute is ideal to cyclists. In the east, cyclists can take a respite in a café in Vuolenkoski Village (approx. 15 km from the institute), while in the west, they can pause to admire the idyllic Old Vääksy Village (30 km) or the breathtaking scenery of Pulkkilanharju Esker (45 km). The boldest pedal all the way to Kalkkinen Village to savour Mani-Baari’s legendary pizzas or Pihamaa’s homemade soft drinks! Further information on our routes and more detailed instructions are available at the Outdoor Centre.
Road and triathlon cycling in the Päijät-Häme Region are known for the well-maintained pavement, the rolling hill profile that follows the Second Salpausselkä ridge and the excellent rest sites! However, please pay attention to safety when cycling, wear a helmet and use a taillight. The routes run on public highways with speed limits ranging from 50 to 80 km/h, and heavy traffic may be present in the area. The Sports Institute is not responsible for the maintenance or safety of the routes.
A versatile E-fatbike with electric assistance or an agile mountain bike with front suspension for those looking for a sporty adventure? Within the Vierumäki area, you can also use our Jopo campus bikes.
Choose the right ride for you at the Outdoor Centre next to Café Pihkala.
Vierumäki offers an extensive range of bikes to meet everyone’s needs. All of our off-road bikes are equipped with hydraulic disc brakes and high-quality Shimano gears. The bikes are washed and serviced regularly, but we request customers to report any defects observed during the rental period to the Vierumäki staff upon return.
Mountain bike rental at our online store and on site at the Outdoor Centre. For the time being, the rental of Jopo bikes (summer season) is only available on site.
E-Fatbike
€30/1 hour (1 hour maintenance + charging is added to the booking time)
€40/2 hours (1 hour maintenance + charging is added to the booking time)
50 €/ 3 hours (1 hour maintenance + charging is added to the booking time)
Trek mountain bikes
€21/hour | €31/2 h | €41/3 hours
€63/day
Frisbeee Golf Discs
5 €/h/3 discs
Fixed control point orienteering maps
€5 / map
Snowshoes
€10 /h
€15 /3h
€25 /day
Sliding snowshoes
€15 /h
€20 /3h
€30 /day
Rental skis and poles from Sportif Proshop store, at the tennis and padel hall.
More information and equipment rental price list on the Sportif Proshop website.
SUP boards
€21/h, additional hours €10
Canoes
€27/h, additional hours €10
Jopo bicycle
5 €/h | €20/day
80 €/ 5 days | 4 up to €60/day
Aino and Oiva bicycles
for groups €190/40 pcs
Mon-Fri 10:00-18:00
Sat 9:00-19:00
Sun klo 9:00-17:00
Exceptionally closed on 16-20, December (Mon-Fri)
Sat 21.12. from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m
Sun 22.12. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m
Mon 23.12. closed
Christmas Eve, 24.12. closed
Christmas Day, 25.12. from 11 a.m to 6 p.m
26.-30.12. from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m
New Year's Eve, 31.12. from 9 a.m to 5 p.m
ONew Year's Day, 1.1. from 9 a.m to 5 p.m
2.-3.1. from 9 a.m to 6 p.m
Sat 4.1. from 9 a.m to 7 p.m
5.-6.1. from 9 a.m to 5 p.m
Outdoor Centre – entrance on the Pihkala Square side
Call price 0,49 €/min incl. VAT 25,5 %
myynti@vierumaki.fi
Our mountain bike rental services are highly popular. Thanks to our extensive range of bikes, an increasing number of customers have the opportunity to enjoy nature on the back of a bicycle.
Our selection now includes high-end Trek mountain bikes in sizes S, M, L, and XL. Grab a bike and try out the exhilarating mountain bike trails in Vierumäki!
You can rent a bike in advance by contacting our customer service.