By car
- The distance to Syöte from Oulu is about 150 km, and the travel time should be approximately two hours.
- Below is a list of parking areas. Please note when planning your hike that not all parking areas in Syöte are plowed in winter.
- Syöte Nature Center, Erätie 1, 93280 Syöte. There is another parking area 200 meters from the beginning of Erätie. Plowed in winter.
- Pytkynharju, Kellarilampi, Rytinkisalmentie 1834, Pudasjärvi. Plowed in winter.
- Vattukuru parking area, Syötekyläntie 1638, Pudasjärvi. Plowed in winter.
- Hotel Iso-Syöte, Isosyötteentie 246, 93280 Syöte. There is a turnout at the intersection of Isosyötteentie and Metsäsyötteentie where you can park. Plowed in winter.
- Ukonvaara parking area, Karsikkoperäntie 1591, about 17 km from Iso-Syöte road no. 858. Plowed in winter.
- Soiperoinen, Soiperoisentie 57-59, Taivalkoski. No winter maintenance.
Parking areas
Lauttalampi pysäköintialue
Parking
There is no winter maintenance at the Lauttalampi parking area.
Hiihtostadion parking area
Parking
Erätie 1, 93280 Syöte
The parking area at the Ski Stadium is located in the immediate vicinity of the Syötte Nature Center and is recommended for use especially during peak holiday seasons when the Nature Center's parking area becomes crowded. Winter maintenance, the parking area is available year-round.
Luontokeskus parking area
Parking
Erätie 1, 93280 Syöte
The parking area at the Syötte Nature Center and the main starting point has spaces for 25 cars. The parking area is available year-round and has winter maintenance. Congestion may occur during peak holiday seasons.
Kellarilampi parking area
Parking
Rytinkisalmentie 1835, Pudasjärvi.
The parking area is maintained during the winter.