Cycling and Mountain-biking

Finland’s Peddling Pleasure - Finland is ideally suited to cycling tours. The roads are generally relatively flat, with some gently rolling hills, and the occasional steep climb, and routes that are varied without being too strenuous. In towns and cities, and on busier roads, special cycling paths and tracks are common so only rarely will you need to tangle with the traffic. Scenery is varied, from lakes to forests, from peaceful farmland and small villages to the cycle tracks of the capital.

	General Information about Cycling in Finland Many of the winter ski resorts become mountain bike resorts during the summer. Places offering pre-planned routes, cycle hire and guided excursions include Lahti, Kuopio/Puijo, Tahko, Hallanmaa, Ruka, Rovaniemi/Ounasvaara, Levi, Ylläs and Saariselkä. Other places in Finland also organize mountain bi ... Read more
	King's Road The King’s Road route runs through the southern coastal region between Helsinki and Turku. The total length is 253 km, but with some extra kilometres if you take the deviation to Hanko, which is certainly worth doing. Read more
	Great Lakes Route Spanning a total length of 458 km, the Great Lakes route is a circular route encompassing Lappeenranta, Imatra, Savonlinna and Mikkeli. The route runs through the picturesque rural and lakeside landscape of eastern Finland, not forgetting the bustling and hospitable towns of the region. Read more
	Coastal Route Coastal Route runs all the way up from Turku to Oulu. Along the way, you´ll find many charming coastal towns and villages. Read more
	Through Southern Finland The total length of the route traversing southern Finland is 360 km. Setting off along the Ox Road, the route leads the cyclist through the rolling countryside of southern Finland. Read more
	Via Finlandia Route The VIA FINLANDIA route stretches from Helsinki to Vaasa. Its total length is 596 km. It winds through a multitude of different landscapes and offers the opportunity to see the majority of Finland’s most significant tourist sites. The route can be described as a cross-section of Finland. Read more
	Central Finland Route The Central Finland route extends from Helsinki to Jyväskylä, a length of 312 km, passing through various types of landscape as well as interesting visitor attractions to suit every taste. Read more