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Cycling in Punkaharju

Check out the digitally guided route tips prepared by the entrepreneur!

HAKKI LOOP 7.5 KM
The Hakki Loop, which circles the research forest, is the area's best mountain biking trail, with just the right amount of terrain variation for enthusiasts too! Halfway along the route, the Karjalankallio lean-to shelter with its campfire site and lake views invites the traveler 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, gently undulates through stunning ridge and lakeside landscapes across the Punkaharju national landscape. The route is easy to walk, and along the way, there are resting benches and a break spot with picnic tables.

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.

TRAIL TIPS

PUNKAHARJU SCENIC ROUTE 36 KM 

On this route, you will cycle through the ridges, taking a detour on the Topelius Trail. The route also takes you outside the busiest areas to Sorvaslahti and Putikko. Along the beginning and end of the journey, there are summer cafes and Salpa Line stations.

HARJUALUE & PUULAJIPUISTO | KAKSI 17 KM REITTIÄ

Punkaharjun maineikas harjualue. Reiteille käydään niin puulajipuistossa, maisematiellä kuin Topeliuksen Polulla. Kaksi reittiä: 17 km Harjutien kierros leppoisaan, tasaiseen ajoon ja 17 km Harjualue & puulajipuisto -reittivinkki maastopyöräilyyn.

RETKI SUMPUNLAHTEEN 19 KM

Upea retkikohde Vaahersalon eteläkärjessä. Harjun polkujen kautta sorateitä pitkin Sumpunlahden virkistysalueelle, jossa kota, grillipaikka ja kaunis suojaisa hiekkaranta. Käymisen arvoinen hieno kohde. Edestakaisin Harjun Portilta 19 km matka.

GRAVEL: PUNKAHARJU-VIRTASALMI-KERIMAA 44-54 km

Maantie- ja soratieajoa yhdistelevä kierros, jossa käydään Virtasalmen kioskilla ja Anttolan kautta Kerimaahan koukaten, josta maastoa pitkin takaisin Harjun Portille. Rauhallisia kyläteitä ja maalaismaisemia.

Matka: 44-54 km
Vaikeustaso: Keskivaativa
Millä pyörällä: Gravel, E-Gravel, Sähkömaastopyörä

GRAVEL: PUNKAHARJU-SAVONLINNA 33 km

Cycling to Savonlinna city center - and back by train! The route also works in the other direction. Train daily every 3 hours in each direction, from Savonlinna market square directly to our rental shop at the Retretti stop!

Length: 33 km
Difficulty: Easy
Which bike: Gravel, E-Gravel, electric mountain bike

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 head to Kerimaa holiday village and then via gravel road to the junction with Punkaharjuntie. In Kerimaa, it is worth taking a spin on the trails in the Kerimaa and Huosio area. 

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

MTB: KULENNOISHARJU-HUOSIO 35 KM

The unexplored Kulennoisharju. From Hiekkalahti to Kerimaa following the Pyhät Polut hiking trail. By mountain bike along the side of Kulennoisjärvi, narrow nature trails and fine scenery. Lean-to shelters. NOTE: Not an official route.

Starting points: Hiekkalahti, Kerimaa, Harjun Portti
Distances: approx. 18-21 km Hiekkalahti-Kerimaa, from Harjun Portti approx. 32-35 km
Difficulty level: Difficult

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