Enter the City of Cycling
Espoo is a perfect city to explore on a bike, with nearly 600 km of cycling trails! Whether you are looking for a very active holiday, training for a competition, or just want to enjoy the breeze of cycling around the city. On this page, you will find (online) cycling routes to follow, information on local bike rentals, cycling guided tours, and recommendations for must-try cycling trips to Espoo.
Plan your cycling trip with the Komoot app
Before exploring Espoo by bike, check out the suggested cycling routes in the Komoot app. Let the app guide you through the route, check the online navigation and map, or plan your cycling trip ahead.
Psst! You can also share the highlights of the routes in the Komoot app or by tagging @visitespoo on social media.
Welcome Cyclist badge
The Welcome Cyclist badge is designed to help you easily find cyclist-friendly services in the area. When planning your cycling travels in Espoo, look for Welcome Cyclist-certified companies that often provide special services for cyclists, such as safe bike storage, basic tools, charging points, and washing areas.
Welcome Cyclist-certificated accommodation
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Dowhill Biking
If you like downhill riding and going fast, Nuuksio BikePark may be the perfect place for you. There are plenty of marked downhill routes and a lift to get you comfortable up to the top of the hill. DH bikes, as well as important protection gear and equipment, can be rented on-site at the Nuuksio BikePark.
BMX Cycling
BMX fans are in luck in Espoo, as only a short distance from Matinkylä metro station is located the BMX Matinkylä track. The BMX track is open for everybody 24/7 from the beginning of May to the end of October (except the Espoo Bike Club training times).
Fat Biking
A popular cycling option in Finland, Fat Bikes are a perfect way to enjoy cycling throughout the year and in different terrain conditions. In Espoo, you can rent both basic and electric Fat bikes and find suitable routes from the north (Nuuksio National Park) to the south (Seaside & Archipelago).
City Bikes
City Bikes are an ecological and modern way to explore the city. In Espoo, you will find up to 110 City Bike stations and over 3,500 bikes. The City Bike season is from the beginning of April until the end of October, and you can choose from day, week, or season subscriptions in the HSL app.
Note: You can use up to 60-minute long rides per 1 rental.
Gravel cycling
Longer cycling journey- lovers and backpackers can enjoy plenty of routes that combine outdoor cycling trails with road cycling.
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Explore the most famous cycling routes
The Western Uusimaa Loop Tour (293 km)
The Western Uusimaa tour is a cycling route that starts from Helsinki. Along the route, you can find the Nuuksio National Park, ridge and lakeside trails in Lohja, Fiskars village, Billnäs, and Mustio ironworks and Mustio Manor, Inkoo harbor, beaches in Kopparnäs, Siuntio Castle, Meiko recreational area, Hvitträsk national museum and the coastal trails of Espoo and Helsinki. The route combines nicely the most beautiful hiking trails and nature sites of the region with the seascapes of the southern coast. The total length of the route is 293km and the duration is 4-5 days. The route is suitable for both campers and those preferring guesthouse accommodation.
Cycling Trails in Nuuksio National Park
You can find about 30 km of trails for cyclists in Nuuksio National Park as well. Please note that cyclists are not permitted to ride on all trails.
Explore the suggested Nuuksio National Park gravel trail here
Find out more about Nuuksio National Park cycling trails here
The Nuuksio National Park overnight backpacking trip (90 km)
The Nuuksio National Park overnight trip is a cycling route that starts in the center of Helsinki. The route runs through Helsinki Central Park to Pitkäskoski on the Vantaanjoki River and from there to the Nuuksio Lake Uplands. The return to the starting point takes place by continuing cycling through Nuuksio National Park to Veikkola and from there to Kirkkonummi train station. The commuter train connection from Kirkkonummi to Helsinki takes less than an hour, when using the local train connection, the length of the route will be 90 km. Alternatively, one can also return to Helsinki following the coastal routes of the Western Uusimaa Loop tour, which means that the entire trip will be 146 km long. The duration of the route is 1-2 days. The route is suitable for both campers and those who use the accommodation services of Nuuksio National Park.
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