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Cycling in Punkaharju

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route tips prepared by the entrepreneur! 

HAKKI TRAIL 7.5 KM
The Hakki Trail, which circles the research forest, is the area's best mountain biking route, with enough terrain variation even for enthusiasts! Halfway along the route, the Karjalankallio lean-to shelter with its campfire site and lake views invites travelers to enjoy snacks and rest for a while. The arboretum's dozens of tree species with their special forms and the ancient larch forest with its record-high trees are interesting sights to see.

TREE SPECIES TRAIL 5 KM
A flat gravel road track running through the middle of the research forest for touring cycling and gravel biking. The route runs along the gravel roads of the Punkaharju Research Park and introduces the traveler to dozens of tree species and their special forms.

TOPELIUS PATH 4 KM & TAKAHARJU
The route, which runs on a road base and a reinforced path, undulates gently through magnificent ridge and shore landscapes across the Punkaharju national landscape. The route is easy to walk, and there are resting benches and a break spot with picnic tables along the way.

RIDGE ROAD 9 KM
A famous ridge road for scenic cycling, from which you can hook onto the routes above! Along the road are the Mustaniemi and Kuikonniemi beaches and the Salpa Line stations.

ROUTE TIPS

PUNKAHARJUN MAISEMAKIERROS 36 KM 

Tällä reitillä pyöräilet läpi harjujen, koukaten Topeliuksen Polulla. Reitti vie myös vilkkaimpien paikkojen ulkopuolelle Sorvaslahteen ja Putikkoon. Alku- ja loppumatkan varrella kesäkahviloita ja Salpa-linjan asemat.

RIDGE AREA & ARBORETUM | TWO 17 KM ROUTES

The renowned ridge area of Punkaharju. The routes take you through the arboretum, along the scenic road, and on the Topelius Trail. Two routes: the 17 km Ridge Road loop for a relaxed, flat ride, and the 17 km Ridge Area & Arboretum route tip for mountain biking.

EXCURSION TO SUMPUNLAHTI 19 KM

A magnificent excursion destination at the southern tip of Vaahersalo. Via the Harju trails along gravel roads to the Sumpunlahti recreation area, which has a lean-to, a barbecue area, and a beautiful sheltered sandy beach. A great destination worth visiting. The round trip from Harjun Portti is 19 km.

GRAVEL: PUNKAHARJU-VIRTASALMI-KERIMAA 44-54 km

A route combining road and gravel riding, visiting the Virtasalmi kiosk and looping through Anttola to Kerimaa, then returning via terrain to Harjun Portti. Peaceful village roads and rural landscapes.

Distance: 44-54 km
Difficulty: Moderate
Recommended bike: Gravel, E-Gravel, Electric mountain bike

GRAVEL: PUNKAHARJU-SAVONLINNA 33 km

Pyöräillen Savonlinnan keskustaan - ja junalla takaisin! Reitti myös toiseen suuntaan. Juna päivittäin 3h välein suuntaansa, Savonlinnan kauppatorilta suoraan vuokraamomme eteen Retretin pysäkille!
 

Pituus: 33 km
Vaikeustaso: Helppo
Millä pyörällä: Gravel, E-Gravel, sähkömaastopyörä

GRAVEL: PUNKAHARJU-KERIMÄKI LOOP 39 km

Cycle from Punkaharju to Kerimäki village and back via the Kerimaa holiday village. A winding road to Kerimäki, from where you continue to Kerimaa holiday village and take the gravel road connection to Punkaharjuntie. In Kerimaa, it is worth exploring the trails in the Kerimaa and Huosio area. 

Distance: 39 km
Difficulty: Easy
Recommended bike: Gravel, E-Gravel, Electric mountain bike

MTB: KULENNOISHARJU-HUOSIO 35 KM

Tutkimaton Kulennoisharju. Hiekkalahdesta Kerimaahan Pyhät Polut-vaellusreittiä mukaillen. Maastopyörällä Kulennoisjärven vierustaa pitkin, kapeita luontopolkuja ja ja hienoja maisemia. Laavupaikkoja. HUOM: Ei virallinen reitti.

Lähtöpaikat: Hiekkalahti, Kerimaa, Harjun Portti
Matkat: n. 18-21 km Hiekkalahti-Kerimaa, Harjun Portilta  n. 32-35 km
Vaikeusaste: Vaikea

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