For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in North Karelia. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful cycle routes.
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The 10 Most Beautiful cycle routes in North Karelia
Mountain Biking
· Finland
The Karhunpolku Mountain Bike Trail, Lieksa
recommended route
Difficulty
S1
moderate
140.5 km
14:00 h
1,500 m
1,500 m
The Karhunpolku hiking and mountain bike trail runs through the hills, marshes and coniferous forests of Northern Karelia. It offers those who follow it a feeling of wilderness, marvellous landscapes and plenty of places to stop for a break.
Long-Distance Mountain Biking
· Finland
Susitaipaleen maastopyöräreitti
recommended route
Difficulty
S1
moderate
93.2 km
11:00 h
1,200 m
1,200 m
Susitaival on noin 95 km pitkä harju-, metsä- ja suomaisemissa kulkeva reitti Pohjois-Karjalassa Ilomantsin Möhköstä Lieksaan Patvinsuon kansallispuistoon.
Bike Riding
· Finland
Puruveden ympäriajo | Kerimäki | Kesälahti | Punkaharju | Savonlinna | Saimaa
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
126.9 km
8:45 h
513 m
513 m
Mutkittelevia mäkiä ja pitkiä rantareittejä halkova, kolmen pitäjän läpi kulkeva rengasreitti. Matkalla näet upeiden järvimaisemien lisäksi Kerimäellä maailman suurimman puukirkon, Punkaharjun kuuluisat harjumaisemat ja Kesälahden aurinkoisen kylän.
Long-Distance Mountain Biking
· Finland
Pogostan kierroksen maastopyöräreitti
recommended route
Difficulty
S1
moderate
87.3 km
10:00 h
1,000 m
1,000 m
Pogostan kierroksen maastopyöräreitti on Ilomantsissa Pohjois-Karjalassa kulkeva 90 km pitkä vaellusreitti, joka tarjoaa hienoja harju- ja vesistömaisemia.
Mountain Biking
· North Karelia
The Paateri Trail- from a village of culture to a home of culture, Lieksa
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
5.2 km
1:20 h
27 m
30 m
The Paateri Trail takes you from the village of Vuonislahti to the studio and home of the artist Eva Ryynänen, an image carver. The trail is easy to walk and is also suitable for cyclists.
Mountain Biking
· North Karelia
Trail biking the Ruunaa countryside route
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
26.3 km
4:00 h
194 m
181 m
Experience the beautiful ridge scenery and shining forest ponds on a trail bike trip to the gateway of the Ruunaa Recreational Area.
Bicycle Touring
· North Karelia
The Pielinen Tour cycling route
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
247.9 km
24:30 h
1,741 m
1,741 m
The Pielinen Tour cycling route circles the fourth largest lake in Finland, Pielinen.
Mountain Biking
· North Karelia
Loma-Kolin talvipyöräilyreitti
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
6.4 km
0:35 h
77 m
65 m
Tule Kolille maastopyöräilemään! Koe lumivalkeat vaaramaisemat ja piristävän puhdas talvi-ilma Loma-Kolin kuuden kilometrin pituisella lenkillä.
Bike Riding
· Finland
Short riverside nature trip along the river Pielisjoki
6.6 km
0:27 h
40 m
36 m
Short riverside nature trip along the river Pielisjoki
Bicycle Touring
· Uusimaa
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924.9 km
67:57 h
2,985 m
2,820 m
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Short riverside nature trip along the river Pielisjoki by Barun
May 09, 2021
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A perfect track for short summer evening ride.
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When did you do this route? June 29, 2020
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