In Lieksa, road cyclists will discover idyllic country roads where time seems to stand still. The route circling Lake Pielinen reveals the lake’s and the hills’ scenery kilometer by kilometer. For mountain bikers, there is the unique 127-kilometer Karhunpolku trail, equipped with rest stops, winding through the forests, rivers, and lakes of Lieksa.
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Koli 103 km
Hard
6 h
103.8 km
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.
Ruunaa Karttulenkki 42 km
Hard
2 h 15 min
38.4 km
A 42-kilometer long versatile cycling route in the Ruunaa landscapes
Olkikoski ring route
2 h 20 min
40.4 km
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.
Gravel Route of Champions in Koli, 75 km
Hard
5 h
74.5 km
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.
Uusi virkistysreitti Juuassa, 18,2 km
1 h 35 min
18.1 km
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.
Everyone’s Rights
In Finland, we all have the right to enjoy nature, and at the same time, we have a duty to care for the well-being of nature. Everyone’s Rights define what you can and cannot do in nature. Additionally, protected areas have various regulations that are worth familiarizing yourself with in advance.