Uusimaa is a region in southern Finland, characterized by its diverse natural environment that supports a wide range of outdoor pursuits. Its landscape features extensive Baltic Sea coastlines, numerous islands forming a distinctive archipelago, dense pine and spruce forests, and a significant number of lakes. This varied terrain, easily accessible from the capital Helsinki, provides an ideal setting for several sports like hiking, jogging, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more.
The Uusimaa region offers more…
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4.8
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797
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7.55km
01:59
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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379
hikers
3.96km
01:03
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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383
hikers
7.37km
01:55
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30m
Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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256
hikers
3.87km
01:01
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30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.9
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484
runners
14.3km
01:30
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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12.5km
01:20
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70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
15.5km
01:37
90m
90m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.7
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runners
7.76km
00:48
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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455
riders
30.3km
02:06
120m
120m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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447
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22.6km
01:22
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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168
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40.5km
02:35
220m
210m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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38.7km
02:20
150m
150m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.1
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268
riders
55.4km
02:14
300m
300m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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76
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52.5km
02:11
290m
290m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
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34
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87.2km
03:45
540m
540m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.0
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50
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52.4km
02:12
160m
160m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.5
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112
riders
16.8km
01:27
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100m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.7
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169
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13.9km
01:43
170m
170m
Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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56.1km
04:29
570m
570m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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35
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117km
08:45
1,010m
1,010m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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63
riders
33.1km
02:22
150m
150m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.0
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71.4km
05:22
360m
360m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.4
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58
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25.7km
01:42
140m
140m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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7
riders
68.1km
05:19
520m
530m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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Uusimaa offers a wide range of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Jogging, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Road cycling, and Gravel biking. The region features diverse landscapes such as Baltic Sea coastlines, forests, and lakes. More than 8,500 routes are available for exploration.
Uusimaa features diverse terrain, including rocky Baltic Sea coastlines, extensive pine and spruce forests, and numerous lakes like Lohjanjärvi. National parks such as Nuuksio, Sipoonkorpi, and Ekenäs Archipelago showcase these varied environments. The landscape also includes geological formations like granite and gneiss.
Notable hiking areas include Nuuksio National Park, Sipoonkorpi National Park, and the Kytäjä-Usmi Outdoor Recreation Area. Helsinki's Central Park and the Hanikka Nature Trail also offer accessible options. For more information, consult the Hiking around Uusimaa guide.
Uusimaa provides numerous cycling routes, including lengthy, smooth paths through villages and scenic trails along rivers, lakes, and the coast. The region has more than 2,300 touring cycling routes and over 1,500 road cycling routes. Explore options in the Cycling around Uusimaa guide.
Mountain biking is popular in Uusimaa, with trails found in areas like Helsinki Central Park and Tranan Mountainbike Trail in Fiskars. The region offers more than 900 mountain biking routes, catering to various skill levels. Detailed information is available in the MTB Trails around Uusimaa guide.
Yes, Uusimaa offers trails suitable for beginners and families. Examples include parts of the Forest Trail of Health in Hyvinkää, which are wheelchair-accessible, and the Hanikka Nature Trail. The Easy hikes around Uusimaa guide provides specific recommendations.
Uusimaa is home to several national parks. These include Nuuksio National Park, known for its forests and lakes, Sipoonkorpi National Park with its meadows, and Ekenäs Archipelago National Park, which offers a unique skerry landscape.
Uusimaa is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 159,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The region features over 8,500 routes across various sports, which have an average rating of 4.47 out of 5 stars based on over 7,000 ratings.
Yes, komoot provides several guides for Uusimaa. These include guides for Hiking, Running Trails, Cycling, MTB Trails, Road Cycling, and Gravel biking.
Uusimaa's natural features include the extensive Baltic Sea coastline and archipelago, with areas like Porkkalanniemi offering sea views. Dense forests, numerous lakes, and geological formations such as granite and gneiss are also prominent. Viewpoints are often found along trails in national parks.
Many of Uusimaa's natural attractions are easily accessible from Helsinki. Several national parks and outdoor recreation areas are within approximately 1 hour's drive from the city center, making it convenient for day trips.
The official regional council for Uusimaa is the Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council. Their website, uudenmaanliitto.fi, provides information about the region's development and planning.

