Easy mountain biking in Hämeenkangas
Cycling on the pine-needle paths and forest roads of Hämeenkangas is easy, and there are many changes in scenery along the way. Electric fatbikes and mountain bikes are available for rent in Jämi.
The Geobike Hämeenkangas mountain-bike route starts from Jämi and leads to the most beautiful trails and finest natural attractions in the area. The Pirkan ura trail can be used by cyclists when there is no snow.
The Hämeenkangas terrain also has plenty of other small roads and paths that can be used for cycling based on everyone’s rights, provided that the training-related restrictions of the Finnish Defence Forces are taken into account.
Rural landscapes and country roads
From Jämi, you can cycle to the idyllic countryside by following the Jämijärven kierros route. The route goes around the lake along roads that are partly paved and partly gravelled.
The Geopark Satakunta bikepacking route, running through the centre of Jämijärvi, can be taken to visit not only Hämeenkangas but also other fine natural attractions in Northern Satakunta, such as the Kauhaneva-Pohjankangas and Lauhanvuori national parks.
Near Jämi one can also join the Lake Trails that go around the large lakes in the Pirkanmaa region. The Kyrö trail, which circles the Kyrösjärvi lake, also extends to Satakunta in Jämijärvi.
The Geopark’s information boards are located at the Jämijärvi Market Square (address: Jämijärvientie 22), where there is also a bike repair station.
Services for cyclists
Jämi features a bike shelter equipped with frame locks and CCTV surveillance, as well as a rest shelter for cyclists. In the future, the shelters will be equipped with electrical outlets and a charging cabinet for charging electric bike batteries and other small electronic devices.
Next to the shelters is a bike maintenance station equipped with tools for basic bike maintenance and minor repairs. The area also features a water fountain providing drinking water.
Behind Jämi Arena is a bike wash station with wooden washing platforms and racks where you can lift your bike to hang it by the saddle. Only water and a brush may be used to wash bikes. Jämi is located in a groundwater area, so the use of any detergents is prohibited. The bike wash station is not in use during the winter.
The infrastructure was acquired as part of the “Jämin keskusalue kuntoon” project managed by the municipality of Jämijärvi, which received funding from the EU’s Rural Development Fund through Leader Pohjois-Satakunta.
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