Cycling
Cycling is a great way to explore the highland areas of Nuorgam without damaging or disturbing nature. Excellent cycling routes include the Pulmankijärvi Road, the museum road, the road across the border to the Norwegian village of Polmak, as well as various trails and off-road vehicle tracks.
Pulmankijärvi Road is about 20 kilometres long, starting from Nuorgam village and leading all the way to the southern end of Lake Pulmankijärvi. The road is paved roughly halfway, after which it continues as a gravel road to the end. Pulmankijärvi Road is perfect for cycling, as it offers sweeping views from the fell highlands stretching to the horizon, as well as the unique natural features of Lake Pulmankijärvi itself. Pulmankijärvi is the northernmost lake in Finland and is a former fjord basin. Before the Ice Age, it was part of the Arctic Ocean. This history is still visible today in the lake’s flora and fauna — for example, it is home to freshwater flounder, and its shores host juniper bushes and hogweed. The road reaches its highest point at the top of Isonkivenvaara, so there are some altitude differences along the route. If you are riding a regular bicycle, we recommend starting from the northern end of Lake Pulmankijärvi. With an electric-assist bike, you can set off right from the holiday village’s yard, as even the steeper hills will not be too much for your calves.
There are several mountain biking routes starting from Nuorgam. For mountain biking, we primarily recommend the Fielmmajärvi route, the Heikkovárri off-road track, or the Pulmankijärvi–Mieraslompolo off-road track. The terrain in the fell highlands can be rocky and, depending on the weather, wet, so we recommend bringing good equipment and snacks on your mountain biking trips. Mountain biking in the Nuorgam highlands is especially great because Pulmankijärvi Road already places the starting point of your mountain biking route high up in the fells. You don’t need to cycle far at all to feel as if you are in the middle of the Kaldoaivi Wilderness Area.
We are happy to provide more information about cycling opportunities in Nuorgam. You will also find tips for cycling routes in our travel guide, available in all accommodations. At our reception, we have sample maps as well as free maps you can take with you to safely navigate the cycling routes. If you are interested in renting a regular or electric fat bike, or an electric road bike for your cycling trip, you can check the rental information here.
Pedal to New Heights – Into the Fells of Nuorgam!