Cycling

The rough rivers and sand deserts of ice age. The endless drumbeat of small roads. Sow the seed of gravel and let the brown grains grow.

The rustle of the brown gold of Finland. Landscapes of rising roads. This is the gravel in Lieksa as its purest!

This is not just an ordinary bike route — this is an adventure to the heart of North Karelia! 

The Karhunpolku hiking and mountain biking route, running through ridges, mires, and dry pine forests in North Karelia, offers travelers a wilderness atmosphere, stunning scenery, and plenty of resting places.

The Hattusaari loop leads you on a gravel ride to the northern tip of the Koli area and a conquering route on the island isthmus.

A ring route around Änäkäinen. Good rest stops in Änäkäinen and sites of military history in the area.

A 42-kilometer long versatile cycling route in the Ruunaa landscapes 

The Gravel Route of Champions in Koli is a 75-kilometer cycling route, in the same scenery where iconic master painters, writers and composer artists such as Eero Järbefelt, Juhani Aho and Jean Sibelius sought inspiration long ago. In the ir footsteps, Finland’s top gravel cyclists competed for the national championships in 2024.

Koli 25 is a compact cycling route that offers a wonderful journey through the rugged landscapes of Koli National Park and the expansive views of Lake Pielinen. The starting point is in the village of Koli, and the route begins with a roughly two-kilometer transition section along a bike path.

Koli 103 km offers a versatile overview of the Koli tourism area, Koli National Park, and the lake landscape of Pielinen as well as the ever-changing hill scenery. A look at the route profile also hints at how the trip feels on your legs and what it might offer to the eyes and other senses.

Experience some of the most beautiful rural landscapes around Puuruu Lake.

This unforgettable route takes you across Finland’s fifth largest lake. You’ll get to admire unique wooden architecture, conquer quiet gravel roads, and enjoy genuine wilderness.

The newest recreational trail in Juuja will be marked in summer 2025, and it is a route of about 18.2 kilometres of paths and roads ideal for all types of users. The trail is open to a wide range of users, from hikers to cyclists, and there are delightful rest stops along the way by the shores of clear ponds.

Raging rapids and the silence of bogs. A masterpiece of the wilderness. This is a gravel retreat into the wild.

Experience beautiful ridge landscapes and the shimmering eyes of forest ponds on a mountain bike trip at the gateway to the Ruunaa hiking area. 

A scenic cycle route in varied terrain, with ridges, bogs and ponds along the way, crossing and passing close to a bear trail in places. Break and swimming areas along/near the route. On the way, you can learn about the military history of the Rukajärventie, e.g. at Änäkai and other signposts along the Kivivaarantie.

Embark on an unforgettable 250-kilometer cycling adventure through the breathtaking landscapes of North Karelia!

This 33.3 km route is a true tribute to the hills. An exceptionally generous amount of ascent meters accumulates on this route. Climb to the forest peaks and discover hidden village gems.

Pielinen Gravel Loop offers a magnificent dose of the soul of Mythical Finland. It is a powerful hero’s tale, which you yourself get to write over a 300-kilometre ride. Set out to explore the secrets of the East, where the rugged fells of Pielinen and the lake’s enchanting clarity meet a rich world of storytelling. This epic gravel adventure serves up the best blend of North Karelia’s flavours, landscapes, remote byways, culture, and history, all seasoned with genuine North Karelian hospitality and services.

Challenging gravel adventure through the rolling fields, quiet forests, and hidden treasures of North Karelia — stop by the riverside, take a dip in Pielinen, and enjoy the village atmosphere!