{"id":1243,"date":"2023-08-24T09:13:25","date_gmt":"2023-08-24T06:13:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visitnuorgam.fi\/pyoraily\/"},"modified":"2025-09-29T13:01:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T10:01:14","slug":"pyoraily","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visitnuorgam.fi\/en\/pyoraily\/","title":{"rendered":"Cycling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Cycling is a great way to explore the highland areas of Nuorgam without damaging or disturbing nature. Excellent cycling routes include the Pulmankij\u00e4rvi 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pulmankij\u00e4rvi Road is about 20 kilometres long, starting from Nuorgam village and leading all the way to the southern end of Lake Pulmankij\u00e4rvi. The road is paved roughly halfway, after which it continues as a gravel road to the end. Pulmankij\u00e4rvi 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 Pulmankij\u00e4rvi itself. Pulmankij\u00e4rvi 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\u2019s flora and fauna \u2014 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 Pulmankij\u00e4rvi. With an electric-assist bike, you can set off right from the holiday village&#8217;s yard, as even the steeper hills will not be too much for your calves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several mountain biking routes starting from Nuorgam. For mountain biking, we primarily recommend the Fielmmaj\u00e4rvi route, the Heikkov\u00e1rri off-road track, or the Pulmankij\u00e4rvi\u2013Mieraslompolo 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 Pulmankij\u00e4rvi Road already places the starting point of your mountain biking route high up in the fells. You don\u2019t need to cycle far at all to feel as if you are in the middle of the Kaldoaivi Wilderness Area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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. 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