{"id":6823,"date":"2019-01-03T19:53:14","date_gmt":"2019-01-03T17:53:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mtbreitti.fi\/routes\/mantyharju-repovesi-finland-mountain-biking-route\/"},"modified":"2021-07-26T16:57:40","modified_gmt":"2021-07-26T13:57:40","slug":"mantyharju-repovesi-finland-mountain-biking-route","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mtbreitti.fi\/en\/routes\/mantyharju-repovesi-finland-mountain-biking-route\/","title":{"rendered":"M\u00e4ntyharju-Repovesi, Finland, mountain biking route"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row top_margin=&#8221;0&#8243; bottom_margin=&#8221;0&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1453200440989{margin-top: -10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"shortcode-wrapper shortcode-title clearfix\"><h1 class=\"\">M\u00c4NTYHARJU-REPOVESI-M\u00c4NTYHARJU mountain biking route<\/h1><\/div>[vc_empty_space]<div class=\"shortcode-wrapper shortcode-video fitVids clearfix hb-box-frame\"><span><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"M\u00e4ntyharju-Repovesi mountain biking route, part 1 (Maastopy\u00f6r\u00e4ily\u00e4 M\u00e4ntyharju-Repovesi reitill\u00e4)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ay0JK5oh-9Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/span><\/div>[vc_empty_space]<div class=\"shortcode-wrapper shortcode-video fitVids clearfix hb-box-frame\"><span><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"M\u00e4ntyharju-Repovesi mountain biking route, part 2 (Maastopy\u00f6r\u00e4ily\u00e4 M\u00e4ntyharju-Repovesi reitill\u00e4)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OFJv0v8Tm5Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/span><\/div>[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row top_margin=&#8221;0&#8243; bottom_margin=&#8221;0&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1453202042868{margin-top: -20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;]<div class=\"shortcode-wrapper shortcode-milestone-counter\"><p class=\"aligncenter\"><i class=\"hb-moon-arrow-7 hb-icon hb-icon-float-none\"><\/i><\/p><div class=\"hb-counter\"><div class=\"count-number\" data-from=\"0\" data-to=\"97.7\" data-speed=\"700\"><\/div><div class=\"count-separator\"><span><\/span><\/div><h3 class=\"count-subject\">Length, km<\/h3><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;]<div class=\"shortcode-wrapper shortcode-milestone-counter\"><p class=\"aligncenter\"><i class=\"hb-moon-arrow-8 hb-icon hb-icon-float-none\"><\/i><\/p><div class=\"hb-counter\"><div class=\"count-number\" data-from=\"0\" data-to=\"66\" data-speed=\"700\"><\/div><div class=\"count-separator\"><span><\/span><\/div><h3 class=\"count-subject\">Altitude difference, m<\/h3><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;]<div class=\"shortcode-wrapper shortcode-milestone-counter\"><p class=\"aligncenter\"><i class=\"hb-moon-resize-2 hb-icon hb-icon-float-none\"><\/i><\/p><div class=\"hb-counter\"><div class=\"count-number\" data-from=\"0\" data-to=\"1954\" data-speed=\"700\"><\/div><div class=\"count-separator\"><span><\/span><\/div><h3 class=\"count-subject\">Total Ascent, m<\/h3><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;]<div class=\"shortcode-wrapper shortcode-milestone-counter\"><p class=\"aligncenter\"><i class=\"hb-moon-arrow-down-right-6 hb-icon hb-icon-float-none\"><\/i><\/p><div class=\"hb-counter\"><div class=\"count-number\" data-from=\"0\" data-to=\"1000\" data-speed=\"700\"><\/div><div class=\"count-separator\"><span><\/span><\/div><h3 class=\"count-subject\">Longest decent, m<\/h3><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][adning id=&#8221;34893&#8243;][\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_progress_bar values=&#8221;%5B%7B%22label%22%3A%22Yleinen%20vaativuustaso%22%2C%22value%22%3A%2270%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22custom%22%2C%22customcolor%22%3A%22%23dd4814%22%2C%22customtxtcolor%22%3A%22%23ffffff%22%7D%2C%7B%22label%22%3A%22Reitin%20teknisyys%20(maastopy%C3%B6r%C3%A4ilyreitti)%22%2C%22value%22%3A%2230%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22custom%22%2C%22customcolor%22%3A%22%23dd4814%22%2C%22customtxtcolor%22%3A%22%23ffffff%22%7D%2C%7B%22label%22%3A%22Monipuolisuus%22%2C%22value%22%3A%2270%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22custom%22%2C%22customcolor%22%3A%22%23dd4814%22%2C%22customtxtcolor%22%3A%22%23ffffff%22%7D%2C%7B%22label%22%3A%22Saavutettavuus%20(M%C3%A4ntyharjusta)%22%2C%22value%22%3A%2295%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22custom%22%2C%22customcolor%22%3A%22%23dd4814%22%2C%22customtxtcolor%22%3A%22%23ffffff%22%7D%2C%7B%22label%22%3A%22Palvelut%2Ftaukopaikat%20reitin%20varrella%22%2C%22value%22%3A%2270%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22custom%22%2C%22customcolor%22%3A%22%23dd4814%22%2C%22customtxtcolor%22%3A%22%23ffffff%22%7D%2C%7B%22label%22%3A%22Fun%20factor%22%2C%22value%22%3A%2280%22%2C%22color%22%3A%22custom%22%2C%22customcolor%22%3A%22%23dd4814%22%2C%22customtxtcolor%22%3A%22%23ffffff%22%7D%5D&#8221; title=&#8221;Route assessment&#8221; units=&#8221;%&#8221;][vc_empty_space]<div class=\"shortcode-wrapper shortcode-icon-column clearfix\"><div class=\"feature-box standard-icon-box alignleft\"><div class=\"feature-box-content\"><h4 class=\"bold\"><i class=\"icon-info title-icon\"><\/i>Route description<\/h4>The M\u00e4ntyharju-Repovesi mountain biking route is a well-maintained route that is also easily accessible by public transport (e.g. train). As its name suggests, the route starts in M\u00e4ntyharju and runs to Repovesi National Park and back. Depending on the end point, you will ride 48 km to the Lapinsalmi parking lot, 57.6 km to Orilampi, or 97.7 km back to the starting point in M\u00e4ntyharju. Thus, depending on your wishes and fitness level, you can mountain bike the route in several ways. The route can also be started in Orilampi and ridden towards Repovesi and back as a circle route.<\/p>\n<p>Personally, I recommend mountain biking from M\u00e4ntyharju via Repovesi to Orilampi for the night (57.6 km). And the next day the second leg of the route from Orilampi back to M\u00e4ntyharju (40.1 km).<\/p>\n<p>The route starts at the parking lot of M\u00e4ntyharju Sports Park (<strong>Urheilutie 1,<\/strong> <strong>52700 M\u00e4ntyharju<\/strong>). Here you can leave your car for the duration of the ride (free and unlimited parking). M\u00e4ntyharju can also be reached by train, and the distance from the local train station to the start point of the route is only 900 meters. During this 900 meter transition you will pass M\u00e4ntyharju Market Square, ABC petrol station and some other shops, which you can use for some food supply.<\/p>\n<p>The M\u00e4ntyharju-Repovesi route is marked in the terrain (blue signs on trees), so there is no need for a separate map on that section. On the Repovesi side, however, the signs partially disappear. The Lapinsalmi parking lot &#8211; Orilampi section is not marked in the terrain at all. Thus, GPS-file is neccersary for navigation if you want to ride the route according to the map as a circle route.<\/p>\n<p>Route follows mostly singletracks and forest roads. There are also some road transitions, but these are quite sections that do not have busy traffic.<\/p>\n<p>The cycling route is technically relatively <strong>easy and is also suitable for beginners with good fitness level<\/strong>. There are only a few technically challenging places as long as you will stay on the mountain biking route (blue markings on the terrain). I also recommend this route option if you have more equipment with you (e.g. tent and sleeping bag). For experienced cyclists with little equipment, I recommend to also try partly riding on hiking trails (orange marks on the terrain). Hiking trails will definitely challenge your fitness and technical skills. The GPX file has also been ridden in such a way that the M\u00e4ntyharju-Repovesi section is ridden on the hiking trails and the way back (Repovesi-M\u00e4ntyharju) goes on the official mountain biking route. In this way, you will get an extra variation on the route.<\/p>\n<p><strong>There are a lot of altitude differences on the route<\/strong> , so take that into account when planning your trip. Biking an entire route 97.7 km requires good condition due to the length of the journey.<\/p>\n<p><strong>There are only few places with running water\/wells along the route<\/strong>, so you should be careful with your water reserves, especially during warm weather. The wells along the route are marked on the map (below). Drinking water, on the other hand, is not a problem if you have a boiler with you. There are a lot of lakes in the area that can be utilised.<\/p>\n<p>There are many well-equipped rest places on the route, usually equipped with a shelter, toilet and a fireplace. The best resting place can be found from Matkoslampi shelter &#8211; here, apart of all the mentioned before facilities you can also find a <strong>free sauna<\/strong>! Also Pitk\u00e4j\u00e4rvi and Pitk\u00e4lampi shelters are really great places for a break.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind that mountain <strong>biking in the Repovesi National Park area is only allowed on service roads!<\/strong> My GPS track can be used to reach Olhava and then to Lapinsalmi on the permitted roads.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #dd4814\">Resting places along the route<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Uutela shelter, 3 km from starting point<\/li>\n<li>Sammalinen hut, 6 km from the starting point (well)<\/li>\n<li>Pitk\u00e4j\u00e4rvi shelter, 13 km from the starting point<\/li>\n<li>Matkoslampi shelter, 23 km from the starting point<\/li>\n<li>Pitk\u00e4lampi shelter, 33 km from the starting point<\/li>\n<li>There are several stopping places in Repovesi National Park<\/li>\n<li>Orilampi (paid area to stay), 58 km from the starting point<\/li>\n<li>Murjanvuori shelter, 59 km from the starting point<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In recent years, several kilometres of new mountain biking trails were created nearby Repovesi. If you have already taken this route before, you should definitelly go back and ride the new sections!<\/p>\n<p><strong>A strong recommendation for this route<\/strong>, especially due to its accessibility (by train) and versatility!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Route description, GPX- track and map were updated on 26.07.2021. A new route video is coming soon.<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]\t\t<div id=\"maps-marker-pro-cd32d47a\" class=\"maps-marker-pro\" style=\"width: 100%;\">\r\n\t\t\t<div id=\"mmp-map-wrap-cd32d47a\" class=\"mmp-map-wrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"mmp-map-cd32d47a\" class=\"mmp-map\" style=\"height: 600px;\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"mmp-chart-wrap-cd32d47a\" class=\"mmp-gpx-chart-wrap\" style=\"height: 200px;\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space]<a href=\"https:\/\/mtbreitti.fi\/tuote\/mantyharju-repovesi-gps-jalki\/\" class=\"hb-button hb-default hb-default-button no-three-d\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"-webkit-border-radius: 10px;-moz-border-radius: 10px;border-radius: 10px;\"><i class=\"hb-moon-folder-upload\"><\/i>Download GPS-file here<\/a>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space]<div class=\"shortcode-wrapper shortcode-title clearfix\"><h2 class=\"\">Compare hotel rates and book an affordable accommodation below:<\/h2><\/div>[vc_empty_space][vc_column_text][booking_product_helper shortname=&#8221;m\u00e4ntyharju-repovesi&#8221;][\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space]<div class='ct-weather  ct-weather--size-large ct-weather--box' style='color: #dd4814'><h3 class='ct-weather__title'>M\u00e4ntyharju<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='ct-curent-weather'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='ct-curent-weather__degrees'>13&deg;<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='ct-curent-weather__details'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Humidity:<em>21%<\/em><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Clouds:<em>64%<\/em><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Wind <small>(WNW)<\/small>:<em>8<small>kph<\/small><\/em><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='ct-curent-weather__description'>hajanaisia pilvi\u00e4<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ct-weather__list-item\"><span class=\"ct-weather__day\">Thursday, 7 May<\/span><span class=\"ct-weather__weather\"><span data-sw-icon=\"Y\"><\/span> 13&deg;C<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ct-weather__list-item\"><span class=\"ct-weather__day\">Friday, 8 May<\/span><span class=\"ct-weather__weather\"><span data-sw-icon=\"B\"><\/span> 14&deg;C<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ct-weather__list-item\"><span class=\"ct-weather__day\">Saturday, 9 May<\/span><span class=\"ct-weather__weather\"><span data-sw-icon=\"Y\"><\/span> 16&deg;C<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ct-weather__list-item\"><span class=\"ct-weather__day\">Sunday, 10 May<\/span><span class=\"ct-weather__weather\"><span data-sw-icon=\"Y\"><\/span> 15&deg;C<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ct-weather__list-item\"><span class=\"ct-weather__day\">Monday, 11 May<\/span><span class=\"ct-weather__weather\"><span data-sw-icon=\"Q\"><\/span> 13&deg;C<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ct-weather__list-item\"><span class=\"ct-weather__day\">Tuesday, 12 May<\/span><span class=\"ct-weather__weather\"><span data-sw-icon=\"Q\"><\/span> 15&deg;C<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ct-weather__list-item\"><span class=\"ct-weather__day\">Wednesday, 13 May<\/span><span class=\"ct-weather__weather\"><span data-sw-icon=\"Q\"><\/span> 8&deg;C<\/span><\/span><\/div>[vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space]<div class=\"shortcode-wrapper shortcode-title clearfix\"><h1 class=\"\">A map of M\u00e4ntyharju-Repovesi mountain biking route<\/h1><\/div>[vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;6826&#8243; 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