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Terms of track permit

  • The permit is personal. 
  • The track permit grants its holder the right to drive a snowmobile or other type of motorised vehicle with skids or runners, whose unladen weight does not exceed 800 kg, on snowmobile tracks maintained, marked and officially opened by Metsähallitus in all parts of Finland during the snow-covered period. You can check the status of snowmobile tracks here.
  • Driving during the spring thaw is prohibited.
  • The permit is valid only once it has been paid for. The permit is to be carried at all times when driving off road and must be presented upon request to an authorised individual.
  • The motor vehicle being operated must have valid motor vehicle insurance. The permit holder must pay compensation to Metsähallitus or a third party for any damages caused by themselves or the vehicle they are operating. The permit holder is obligated to report any damages caused.
  • Driving in areas allowed by this permit is done at the driver’s own risk.
  • This permit may be immediately revoked if its holder violates any of the permit conditions given or fails to comply with the rules and regulations currently in force for off-road traffic.
  • According to section 22 of the Act on Metsähallitus (234/2016), any person who is dissatisfied with a decision may seek rectification from Metsähallitus within 30 days of being informed of the decision. The deadline for the rectification is set beginning from the day the decision is issued to the party in question. Instructions for requesting a rectification can be obtained from maastoliikenneluvat(a)metsa.fi

Snowmobile track permit

In order to use the snowmobile tracks maintained by Metsähallitus, you need a snowmobile track permit. This track permit grants you the right to use all of Metsähallitus' snowmobile tracks in Finland. The track permit is free of charge for snowmobile drivers who drive in their municipality of residence.

Snowmobile routes and tracks

Most of the snowmobile trails and tracks are located in Northern Finland. To ride a snowmobile on the tracks, you need a track permit.