Author’s recommendation
Kärnäkoski Fortress
Savitaipale Church
Hakamäki museum area
Many events of the summer
Lepänkanto outdoor area
Stone Age settlement of Rovastinoja
Olkkola Court and its surroundings
Partakoski rapids
Lake Kuolimo
The route can also be cycled as a ring route, starting from the centre of Savitaipale or from Kärnäkoski fortress area.
Safety information
Surface material on the route: asphalt, gravel road.
There are a total of about 12 km of gravel roads on the route.
Before the excursion, it is advisable to check the weather forecast.
Always wear clothes to suit the weather.
It is recommended that you take first aid equipment, rainwear, a spare set of clothes, as well as enough drinks and snacks with you.
In an emergency, dial the number 112. Report your location, what has happened and listen to the instructions.
Tips and hints
Bicycle ferry Rasti transports cyclists from Partakoski to Lintusalo (pier along the Puumala Archipelago Route) 11/7/2021 and 7/18/2021.
Tickets for the ferry: matkahuolto.fi
Savitaipale tour is a perfect match for Saimaa Archipelago route.
Start
Destination
Turn-by-turn directions
From the starting point to Savitaipale market square
Cycle forward on Savilahdentie [408] for about 15 km, when you reach Savitaipale. Continue on Taipalsaarentie between the two cemeteries. Turn left onto Partakoskentie, cycle 200 m and turn down right onto Kaijanlahdentie. The route runs right on the shores of Kaijanlanti and rises next to Savitaipale Church. Continue Peltointie left downhill and turn left at the next intersection after Kievarintie. You will arrive after two blocks to Savitaipale Square.
From the market to Partakoski
Return on the same route Partakoskentie [409]. Cycle to the corner of Kievarintie fire station, turn right onto Peltointie and turn left at Kaijanlahdentie at the church. Cycle through Kaijanlahdentie and turn left onto Partakoskentie. Continue Partakoskentie about 7 kilometers towards Partakoski. You will reach the Kärnäkoski fortress, which will be on the right. Continue on Partakoskentie until you cross a bridge over a rapids built of stones. You are now in Partakoski.
From Partakoski back to Levanen in Taipalsaari
Turn around and cycle Partakoskentie back. After about 500 m, turn right onto Koskeintie after passing Kärnäkoski Fortress. Continue on the gravel road, the name of the road changes to Sammakontie. Turn left on Kivistöntie, continue ahead and turn left at the intersection of four roads on Kurhilantie. Turn right onto Kuivasensaarentie, continue on and you will return to the paved road Savilahdentie [408]. Turn left and cycle Savilahdentie back to the starting point of Levanen in Taipalsaari.
Note
Public transport
Toimi Vento Ky operates scheduled traffic between Lappeenranta and Taipalsaari during the school year from Monday to Friday. The possibility of transporting the bicycles must be checked in advance.Getting there
From Taipalsaari, the route can be reached by driving on Savilahdentie (408), which runs through the village, towards Savitaipale. The route differs from the Saimaa Archipelago Route at the intersection of Savilahti and Suolahti roads.Parking
There is no official parking area in Levanen, Taipalsaari.Coordinates
Equipment
Tires suitable for gravel roads are recommended, as part of the route runs along gravel roads. Water and snacks can be obtained from the centre of Savitaipale. Water bottles can be filled at Partakoski's restaurant.Statistics
- 17 Waypoints
- 17 Waypoints
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