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Mountain bike tour Rahasmäen kierros in Tahko, Kuopio

Mountain Biking · Northern Savo - Lakeland

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/ Biker on Rahasmäen Kierros route in Tahko, Kuopio
Photo: Jaakko Laukkanen, Savonia University of Applied Sciences
/ Tahko - Biking trail
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/ Nipasen Kota hut in Tahko, Kuopio
Photo: Jaakko Laukkanen, Savonia University of Applied Sciences
/ Lake views in North Savo
Photo: Jaakko Laukkanen, Savonia University of Applied Sciences
/ Bikers on Rahasmäen Kierros route in Tahko, Kuopio
Photo: Jaakko Laukkanen, Savonia University of Applied Sciences
/ A break at Rahasmäki Lean-to in Tahko, Kuopio
Photo: Jaakko Laukkanen, Savonia University of Applied Sciences
/ Old quarry of Rahasmäki
Photo: Jaakko Laukkanen, Savonia University of Applied Sciences
/ Rahasmäki lean-to
Photo: Jaakko Laukkanen, Savonia University of Applied Sciences

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This rather demanding tour takes you to lovely forest paths, countryside gravel roads and nice viewing points. The rocky and steep parts of the tour add challenge to it.

moderate

Distance 19 km

4:00 h

371 m

308 m

90 m

The versatile route runs partly inside the forest, partly in traditional countryside milieu and partly on challenging, rocky paths. There are many steep parts and the route is ascending and descending quite much - after all, you will cycle all the way up to Tahko hill.

The route is well marked and that gives you a chance to just concentrate on cycling. During the easier sections, you get to relax and enjoy the sceneries.

Along the route you will find several nice rest stops. First you will reach the Hiekkoniemen kota (3,5 km) by a lake. The next one, the atmospheric Rahasmäen laavu lean-to (7 km) is situated next to a beautiful pond that has been formed inside an old quarry. This place has a unique atmosphere. The last rest stops are boasting with marvellous sceneries: Nipasen kota (13 km) and Taukotupa (14 km) are situated on top of the Tahko hill.

Author’s recommendation

An E-fatbike makes this route easier to cycle.

Author

Outdoors Pohjois-Savo

Update: November 12, 2021

Difficulty

moderate

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

308 m

Lowest point

90 m

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Rest stops

Panorama Bar & Cafe - enjoy the breathtaking views
The atmospheric restaurant Pehku on top of Tahko hill

Safety information

The route is partly challenging. Some of it is rocky and there are steep parts. In the spring and after rains the route can be partly wet or muddy. Always wear a helmet.

Tips and hints

Check out the versatile services of Tahko area: www.tahko.com .

Start

Tahkolahti, Tahko centre (115 m)

Coordinates:

63.290472, 28.037066

DMS

63°17'25.7"N 28°02'13.4"E

UTM

35V 552005 7018373

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Destination

Tahkolahti, Tahko centre

Turn-by-turn directions

Follow the black markings and "Rahasmäen kierros" signposts.

Note

all notes on protected areas

Public transport

The closest bus station in the centre of Nilsiä (10 km from Tahko). You can check the timetables from Matkahuolto.

Getting there

Tahko is easy to reach by car, and there are signposts leading to Tahko, whether you arrive from the South or from the North.

Find more information here.

Parking

You can find free parking areas in the Tahkolahti bay area (Tahkolaaksontie 4) and in the front- and backyard of Break Sokos Hotel Tahko (Sääskiniementie 560) .

Coordinates

63.290472, 28.037066

DMS

63°17'25.7"N 28°02'13.4"E

UTM

35V 552005 7018373

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Author’s map recommendations

Trail map of Tahko

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Equipment

You can ride the trail with a mountain bike or a fatbike. Remember to wear a helmet and other protective gear. Take at least a

water bottle with you.

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Difficulty

moderate

Distance

19 km

Duration

4:00 h

Ascent

371 m

Descent

371 m

Highest point

308 m

Lowest point

90 m

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